On January 7th -8th, 2008, three research projects, including the R&D of the Power System Technical Platform of the FAW Hybrid Car, on “Energy-saving and New Energy Cars” in the 863 Program of the 11th FYP, and seven other research projects on relevant accessory parts and fittings passed the 2007 annual node examination at the China FAW Group Corporation in Changchun.

The contracted node tasks of the three projects undertaken by the FAW were completed according to schedule. The FAW Group finished the experimental manufacture of 9 hybrid-powered buses and 3 hybrid-powered cars.