Chevrolet Welcomes the Future of Alternative Fuel, to Showcase Chevy Volt, the World’s First Plug-in Electric Car, at Motor Expo 2008
Date: 17-11-08
- Automaker to Unveil Latest AVEO E20, the ‘Small Car with BIG Design’ and Announce Unbeatable Promotional Campaigns on Optra CNG and Captiva
Bangkok - Chevrolet continues to display its dominance as the world’s leading manufacturer of alternative fuel vehicles as it unveils the world’s first plug-in electric car, the Chevrolet Volt, under the concept ‘The Forwards of Alternative Fuel’, for Thai motorists at this year’s Motor Expo 2008. As part of it’s commitment to more environmentally friendly motoring the automaker will also launch a new version of its ‘Small car, BIG design’, the Chevrolet AVEO E20 and announce special promotions for anyone who orders a Chevrolet Optra CNG or Chevrolet Captiva at the Motor Expo, which runs from November 29 – December 10, 2008.
In its final major event of the year, Chevrolet is proud to present the world’s first plug-in electric car, Chevrolet VOLT.
“We have been differentiating ourselves by committing to maintain our leadership in the development and introduction of alternative fuel technology and environmentally friendly vehicles. With the combination of innovative technology, service, and safety, every rider can exceedingly rely on our vehicles,” said Antonio Zara, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Aftersales Service, Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) Ltd. “We are pleased with the response to our 2-system vehicles configured to run on both CNG and traditional fuels, which we were the first in Thailand to have provided this, and also with the amazing feedback we received after our “Thailand Environment and Energy Automotive Technology Symposium” in August. It is now our pleasure to bring the Chevrolet Volt, the world’s first plug-in electric vehicle, to give Thai people the opportunity to experience the real future of vehicle technology.”
Chevrolet will also take this opportunity to officially launch the Chevrolet AVEO E20. This is the latest version of the ‘small car, BIG design’, with every model configured to run on gasoline, Gasohol E10 or E20. To assure the AVEO E20 readiness, the engineers at Chevrolet completely overhauled the vehicle, changing seals, pumps, pipes and gauges to ensure it runs smoothly on the new fuel and to prevent any possibility of erosion from the ethanol.
Chevrolet is introducing its new AVEO E20 with a range of attractive promotional price packages starting at only 500,000 Baht for the 1.4 MT BASE to a competitive 679,000 Baht for the top of the range 1.4 AT LUX. Apart from the new AVEO E20, the company will also have its Colorado pick-up truck and Colorado CNG, Chevrolet Captiva multipurpose SUV, the popular 2-mode Sedan Chevrolet Optra CNG and Chevrolet Optra Estate CNG on display at Motor Expo 2008.
Chevrolet will also announce its latest nationwide campaigns during Motor Expo 2008. Those reserving a Chevrolet Optra CNG will receive their first six monthly payments free and those booking a Chevrolet Captiva multipurpose SUV will receive the lowest interest of only 0.99% plus one year first class insurance for free.
As well as the full complement of vehicles, the Chevrolet booth will also host an ‘Electric Dance’ performance to convey the electric power used to drive the Chevy Volt – the highlight of this year’s Motor Expo. Chevrolet invites everyone to come and meet the new star of the motoring world, along with the full range of Chevy vehicles with special promotion packages at the 25th Motor Expo at Impact Muang Thong Thani.
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November 17, 2008
For further information, please contact:
Panadda Sirisopapong
Public Relations Specialist
General Motors (Thailand) Limited & Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) Limited
Tel: 0-2791-3400 Fax: 0-2937-0441
Email: panadda.sirisopapong@gm.com
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