China’s electric car, the Coda has made an appearance at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. This year’s auto show stands out with a large number of electric vehicles taking the place of traditionally fueled ones.
Coda’s appearance is the first time the Chinese electric vehicle has been on display in a US market.
The shorter charging time and larger battery pack are its most impressive features. 6 hours charge can be enough to travel 241 kilometers with a top speed of 112 kilometers per hour.
California Gov. Jerry Brown, left, speaks during the in introduction of the new Chinese-manufactured electric CODA vehicle in Los Angeles Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, as CODA's CEO Phil Murtaught listens during a grand opening ceremony. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Coda says the efficiency of its 6.6 kilowatt charger is a third better than traditional ones.
Christine Jew, Production Advancer, said, "It will charge from a normal one 20 vol outlet, and that will take about 22 and a half hours from completely empty, and it will also charge from level 2 outlet, which is 24 vol and that will take about 6 and a half to 7 hours. Now if you can find a quick charger, it will get to about 80% in 30 minutes."
Coda is also advertised as a zero-pollution vehicle. It is planned to enter the US market next spring at a price of less than 40,000 US dollars. Additional green cars on display include the Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf and Toyota’s new Prius.
A new Chinese-manufactured electric CODA vehicle is unveiled in Los Angeles Thursday, Nov.10, 2011.(AP Photo/Nick Ut)
This year’s LA Auto Show is taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and runs until next Sunday. More than 1,000 cars are on display, of which more than 70 are considered green vehicles contributing to environmental protection.
Los Angeles is a mecca for high-end car enthusiasts and eco-minded drivers alike. The annual LA Auto Show is one of the biggest auto shows in North America, as an early review of next year’s models.
The BMW i3 plug-in hybrid and i8 all-electric concept cars make their North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)