STORY: Chinese car companies bring new opportunities to Europe with new technologies
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 27, 2024
DATELINE: March 2, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:44
LOCATION: Geneva
CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the 91st edition of the Geneva International Motor Show
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PEDRO GARCIA, Vice President of MG Spain and Portugal
3. various of SAIC MG vehicles
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LUO HAO, Assistant General Manager of BYD Branding and PR Division
5. various of BYD vehicles
6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUCIEN MATHIEU, Cars Director of European Federation for Transport and Environment
7. various of a vehicle exhibited
8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SIMON, Swiss tourist
9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CHETAN SHAH LONDONER, British tourist

STORYLINE:

At the ongoing 91st edition of the Geneva International Motor Show, Chinese auto companies like SAIC Motor and BYD have showcased a diverse range of new energy vehicles.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PEDRO GARCIA, Vice President of MG Spain and Portugal 
"This is the first time that MG launched in Europe a hybrid that is self-rechargeable. Until now we have seven models. With MG 3 Plus, we add the hybridization in MG in Europe. IM intelligent mobility that is also fully electric, 100% electric. It's the first time that we launched IM in Europe."  

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LUO HAO, Assistant General Manager of BYD Branding and PR Division
"We are showcasing a variety of new energy vehicle models at the auto show, and we will also debut some of our core new energy technologies. In the future, we hope to continue introducing new energy products that better meet the needs of local consumers in Europe."

SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUCIEN MATHIEU, Cars Director of European Federation for Transport and Environment
"What I find surprising about this car is its size. It's a massive car. I've heard it's 3.5 tonnes, so we're not used to seeing this in Europe. I'm sure lots of people would like the adventure look of it, so maybe there are some people that would be interested in it."

SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SIMON, Swiss tourist
"I think most models look very good. Chinese models in the last years have taken great steps." 

SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CHETAN SHAH LONDONER, British tourist
"The shows enlightened me quite a lot. It opened my eyes up to ideas and qualities of cars and the vehicles that will come and be available in the future very soon. From what I've seen here in the show today, the quality of many Chinese vehicles is very good."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Geneva.
(XHTV)