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'Green' vehicles to serve Shanghai Expo
By Qin Zhongwei (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-07-03 21:17

Shanghai has made good on its promise to roll out a new green automobile fleet.

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With the Shanghai World Expo approaching within a year, the Shanghai Automobile Industry Group (SAIG) produced nearly a thousand new vehicles that incorporate the latest in environmentally conscious technology.

The Shanghai government vowed to support the research and development of vehicles that consume alternative fuels in a ceremony to introduce the group's new high-tech vehicles today.

The total investment will exceed 12 billion yuan ($1.76 billion), according to People.com.cn.

At the Shanghai Auto Show in April, SAIG showcased its first battery-powered cars, which were well received by the audience.