Proton sends 1st batch of electric cars for evaluation

By ZUHRIN AZAM AHMAD

PUTRAJAYA: Proton has presented the first batch of the much-awaited Electric Vehicle (EV) to the government for evaluation before mass-producing them for the public.

The batch comprises three Saga EVs and five Exora REEV or Range Extender Electric Vehicle.

The presentation is also the first phase of the Fleet Test Vehicle Programme, a joint effort between Proton, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) and Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak received the vehicles from Proton chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh at the Perdana Putra building here on Wednesday.

It was also witnessed by former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who initiated the national car.

The Exora REEVs would be used by the Prime Minister’s Office, KeTTHA, MITI, Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Three ministries – KeTTHA, MITI and MOT had also been given the Saga EVs for evaluation.

Proton has targeted 2013 to offer the vehicles to the public.

 

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