Proton in talks for eCar charging stations, REEV out 2012

Proton in talks for charging stations

PLUS Ex pressway charging stations

PROTON Holdings Bhd is currently in talks with the government as well as highway operator PLUS Ex pressway Bhd on the possibility of setting up electric charging stations in the country, to help drive its soon-to-be-launched hybrid vehicle.

Hybrid cars to be delivered by Proton 2012

Series hybrid, REEV

or range-extended electric vehicle REEV

The electric car, on its own without another motor to charge the battery, can only run about 140km. But with the motor, its mileage can increase to over 500km. Currently, the REEV system is being tried out on the Exora.

source: btimes.com.my

Malaysia’s Proton

aims to have a hybrid car on the market by 2012.

Mass production 2012

The national car maker will roll out its first fleet of hybrid electric vehicles in January for a test run before mass production begins in 2012.

Britain test

Officials have revealed Proton began testing prototypes two months ago in Britain.

Fraser-Nash Research Ltd and South Korea’s LG.

The hybrid car is being developed with Proton's British technology partner Fraser-Nash Research Ltd and South Korea’s LG.

400 ccm gasoline power generator

It will have a 400 cc gasoline engine that powers a generator and recharges the electric battery when it is depleted.

source: bruneinews.net