IV Development of prototype Chevrolet electric car was not the only news coming out of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, the automaker has also announced the launch of the Spark EV.
An all-electric version of the Spark city car will be produced in limited numbers to select global markets and the United States, like California, in 2013.
"The Spark EV offers customers who live in urban areas that have predictable traffic patterns or short drive to all-electric potential," said the chief engineer of Chevrolet global vehicle for electric cars Jim Federico.
"It complements the growing range electric vehicle Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle including extended range and the 2013 Malibu Eco eAssist with technology," he said.
Zero-emission model A123 is powered by lithium-ion Nanophosphate systems, which originally was thought to have created the Cadillac Converj, but had developed a new series of electric cars from GM.
Of course, the Chevrolet Spark EV is based on five-door hatchback, which has already been sold in foreign markets.
As Frederick says, benefits from the experience of experimental fleet of GM in Shanghai (Sailing RSV), Korea (Cruze RSV) and India (Beat / Spark RSV). "Global Demo Fleet continues to provide insight into the needs of customers of electric vehicles Spark EV is another step in Chevrolet's plan to provide customers with a variety of electrical solutions to the needs of lifestyle and transportation of people around the world" .
GM has said that more information on a given market area, volume, and, of course, prices will be announced later.
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