Volkswagen to launch 20 new EV models in China

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Volkswagen has plans to launch more than 20 models of battery-driven cars in China over the next few years, reports Reuters.

In the near future, Volkswagen will be offering Chinese drivers over 20 NEVs, from small cars to large-sized SUVs, from plug-in hybrids to pure electric cars, commented, Jochem Heizmann, head, Volkswagen, China.

At present, Volkswagen is launching a week-long campaign to promote e-mobility in China’s financial hub at Shanghai.

In pure electric car market, Volkswagen is lagging behind its rivals including BMW, Tesla Motors and Nissan Motor in sales competition.

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Previously, company planned to introduce more than 15 electric or plug-in hybrid cars in China and other local produced brands it owns by 2018.

In a recent initiative, Volvo Car has divulged a plug-in hybrid car in Beijing as new-energy vehicles are catching popularity in the world’s largest auto market.

This S60L plug-in hybrid is expected to be in markets by the first half of 2015. It will be the first premium new-energy vehicle to be mass-produced in China.

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China, suffering from worst air pollution, has increased efforts to promote use of electric cars, backed up by incentive policies, tougher fuel-efficiency and emission rules.

Beijing has set a forceful target of putting 5 million green vehicles on Chinese roads by 2020.

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