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One of the
world’s first electric car makers dating back to 1907 is under new management
and poised to thrust itself back into the EV market. Revived last year with the
help of China Youngman Automotive Group and the ZAP brand, Detroit Electric has
teamed up with the Malaysian auto company PROTON to produce a series of affordable
all-electric cars.   

The company
plans to employ its patented electric drive system along with long-lasting
Li-ion batteries, utilizing two Proton vehicle platforms. This scheme, Detroit
Electric says, should yield 270,000 “Pure Electric Vehicles”, manufactured in India and sold in Europe, UK, China
and the United States.   

These days
the electric car movement, dominated by posh, sporty celebrities like the
Fisker Karma and the upcoming Tesla sedan, boasts countless fans, but few real
drivers. This new partnership could change that with new, family-friendly EVs
priced between $23,000 and $26,000 for the city range model and between $28,000
and $33,000 for the extended range model. Learn more about the planned Detroit
Electric models here.