Posted on 08/12/2008 6:31:47 AM PDT by Red Badger
JINHUA, CHINA -- 08/12/08 -- Kandi Technologies, Corp. (NASDAQ: KNDI), one of China's leading designers, manufacturers and exporters of all terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility vehicles (UTVs) and its number one exporter of go-karts, announced today that the first shipments of its exciting new, gasoline powered, off-highway low-speed super mini cars, that can achieve up to 60 mpg, have begun to arrive in the U.S. It expects shipments will continue to build in succeeding months to meet anticipated strong customer demand.
The Company said that sales, marketing and distribution in the U.S. of the new COCO super mini are being handled by Solus International Corporation, based in Lynnwood, Washington, which has a large, well developed sales network of automotive distributors, dealers and major retailers throughout North America.
Mr. David Irvine, VP of Sales of Solus International, stated, "The interest and response from our sales network to the arrival of the COCO has been tremendous. With an anticipated sales price to consumers of about $9,900, the COCO delivers outstanding value in a fun and highly stylish package to consumers who are tired of high gasoline prices for local commuter driving."
"Further," Mr. Irvine said, "Kandi's reputation for delivering high quality vehicles, as reflected in its well received ATVs and go-karts for the All Terrain Recreational Vehicle market, should continue to serve it well. We see a bright future for Kandi in the super mini car category and are proud to partner with them."
Mr. Xiaoming Hu, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Kandi Technologies Corp., commented, "The first deliveries of our new COCO super mini are another major milestone for our Company, opening up a whole new avenue of growth, building on the success we have achieved in the ATRV market. We continue to anticipate strong sales of the COCO through year end of at least 5000 vehicles, with further significant growth in succeeding years, especially as we add in the not too distant future low-speed electric and gas powered hard top super minis for highway driving. There is an enormous opening in the U.S. for well-designed, low cost, 'green' energy saving vehicles -- and we think we have the right products at the right time -- that in a few years also will begin to meet anticipated growing demand domestically."
Features of the New Two-Seater KD08A KANDI COCO CONVERTIBLE:
Engine: 250cc, single cylinder, 4-stroke, water cooled, Rear Wheel Drive Transmission: Automatic Brakes: Disc MPG: up to 60 Top Speed: 25 mph Gas Tank: 5.28 gallons Driving Range: up to 300 miles Dimensions: 103.6" x 60.9" x 61.5" Curb Weight: 1166 lbs. Colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, White, Black, Orange Distributor's Suggested Retail Price: $9,900, excluding tax, delivery, other (depending on individual dealer)
For additional info, please go to the Solus International Website: www.soluscorp.com.
Yeah, but you want to drive it again after an hour!
“Gas Tank: 5.28 gallons” because more than 40 pounds of weight starts to eat into the fuel economy and cargo capacity of this go-kart.
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Reminds me of Donald Duck’s car.
25 mph top speed. Where in the heck can you even DRIVE this thing in the United States? It can’t be a legal on-road vehicle. What would you use this glorified $10,000 go-kart for?
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I don’t believe the U.S. can’t come up with a <$10K “mini-car.”
Is there not a demand?
It seems silly to import a high-priced go-cart.
Gee, I wonder what the import duties on it are, compared to a U.S. car shipped to China?
And in a collision I imagine that it goes “squish” like the Chery Amulet and the Brilliance BS6 (look-up You Tube videos of the crash tests for those Chinese death traps).
At 9900?? I don't think so.. Really need that price point to be a hell of a lot lower to sell that in any sort of number. I can go across the street right now and pick up a Kia Rio or Chevy Aveo for less. I'd say don't expect to see this thing sputtering down the roads near you anytime soon.
Looks like the demon offspring of carnal relations between Donald Duck and a Dodge Neon.
Impressing your eco-whacko friends.......They'll be "green" with envy...................
With that top speed, a Go-Kart would be at least as good. There are small utility vehicles made by Kawasaki and John Deere that would be at least as good.
There are several REAL cars on the market under 10k today..
Kia Rio, Base Aveo and Probably the base Hyundai Accent as well.
There’s even room in the back for a couple set of golf clubs. Pretty expensive golf cart if you ask me.
So, a new line of Go-Karts?
Where can you use this? It's not even useful for around town driving at less than 50 mph.
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