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Saab to become Electric Vehicle Manufacturer

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by eheath, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. eheath

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    Interesting development in the Saab saga...

    Saab to Live On as Electric Vehicle Manufacturer

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    #1 eheath, Jun 17, 2012
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    Braddles.au DEFAnitely using an EBH

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    #2 Braddles.au, Jun 17, 2012
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    I hope they make it. It won't be easy, though.
     
    #3 kgall, Jun 19, 2012
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    This seems to be a low risk investment in a high risk market. I can't tell but I'm guessing they are talking about a phev. This probably takes about $1B to develop, which makes the likely purchase price of saab's distressed assets much smaller than the development in the car. By the time the car makes it to market there may be excess limh battery production, which gives them good negotiating power with suppliers for the most expensive part.
     
    #4 austingreen, Jun 19, 2012
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