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Klarer 5000 electric cars a year

In August 2007 TA told the story of the cooperation between the Green Grenland and the Indian giant Tata Group company. In TAs article the time it was clear that the Green Grenland would be able to deliver 3,000 cars a year and production would start in autumn 2008.

- There was some things that we did not get it. We have great faith in this project and are proud that such a large player that Tata Group will cooperate with us, "says CEO Bjørn Nenseth in the Green Grenland.

BATTERY PRODUCTION

Marketing Harald Meland TA car shows that it is about a year's time will be many of the fertilizer plant. That is to say, the car that's now parked in the Green Grenland's temporary premises in Herøya industrial park has already been replaced by a newer model.

- It is the new model we will be transported there for rebuilding. It is slightly larger and looks more modern than the one we have here now, "said Harald Meland.

In February of this year start construction of the factory where the Green Grenland to produce batteries for cars. In February next year the factory will be completed and in addition to battery production are the premises for the rebuilding of the cars.

Imported from INDIA

- We get cars from the Indian city of Pune, just outside Mumbai. Originally, these petrol-driven cars, but we get them delivered without motor and then to assemble the battery, electric motor and a transmission. In the longer term, we want only to be left for the production of batteries and mounting of these, Meland explains.

Bilfabrikken to be listed on Rolig stubbornness on Herøya, will provide around 85 jobs. The factory building has a price tag of 100 million.

MAY ACCESS 20 MIL

- The car we will deliver is significantly larger than the electric cars now on the Norwegian market. The batteries we will produce will also make it possible to run up to 20 mil before the batteries must be recharged, "says Harald Meland, and adds that the charging time is eight hours at full charge.

He highlights benefits such as free parking, the ability to use kollektivfelt, no annual fee and free transport on the Norwegian ferry routes.

- In addition, it is the environmental benefit of the car does not release hazardous substances, "said marketing chief.

It is not yet decided what is the name of the electric car. Tata Indica LI is the provisional name. The car has a top speed of 115 km / h, will cost around 250 000 million on the Norwegian market.

Intent

- We have a letter of intent with a larger company in terms of distribution of cars. I would not have to disclose the name of this company now, "says Bjørn Nenseth.

Tata (72 percent), Skagerrak (16 percent), Hydro (6 percent) and Electrovaya (6 percent) are the current shareholders of the Green Grenland AS. Percentage rates are rounded. Growth in Grenland and Bellona checks namely with some very small shareholdings.