China's top carmaker earmarks $879m for green car development

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SAIC plans rollout of hybrid and all-electric autos over the next three years

SAIC Motor Corp, China's largest carmaker, has said it plans to invest $879m (£531m) over the next two years to develop and manufacture eco-friendly vehicles. The amount will be split equally into...

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