GM will sell its first hybrid cars in China in July. The Buick LaCrosse will be the second hybrid to enter the Chinese market, following Toyota’s Prius in early 2006.
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GM said the LaCrosse would be the first hybrid made in China. The Prius is assembled from imported kits.
GM plans to introduce a hybrid Cadillac Escalade SUV in China next year, followed by an all-electric car as early as 2010.
The Shanghai-built Buick LaCrosse Eco-Hybrid can achieve fuel economy of 8.3 litres/100km compared with 9.8 litres for non-hybrid models.
The GM JV had also said it plans to start selling fuel cell-powered vehicles in China after 2010.
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By GlobalDataGM also said its Shanghai venture aimed to launch 11 engines that offer better fuel economy between 2009 and 2012.
