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Chinese-American Partnership for Electric Vehicles

Chinese Automaker Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd. and U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Zap have decided to join forces in order to produce electric SUVs, cars and other electric vehicles in China destined for domestic and global markets, as Gasgoo reports.

The partnership with Jonway is a step in Zap’s development plan which is aimed at using the growing Chinese market’s potential. According to Gasgoo, The two companies intend to sell a 5-door SUV using a lithium battery system. Jonway currently produces several thousand units each month of the 3- and 5-door SUV vehicles and its range will be expanded a sedan and others models.

Jonway has been selected as a local partner mainly thanks to its quality production capabilities: the company has produced one of the first Chinese vehicles to meet international quality standards.

The Chinese Company has an annual production output of up to 50,000 units through its plants in Taizhou. This can be increased via government financing, if it is necessary. Its vehicles are retailed via a national network of dealers, having more than 600 locations.

In the future business tie-up, the electric powertrains developed by Zap will be mounted on Jonway’s re-engineered SUV. Zap will perform research and development of the technology in Santa Rosa, California and will later license the technology.

According to the aforementioned source, Zap and Jonway will release the electric cars on the Chinese, North American and European markets.
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