Hyundai to begin production of hybrids in China during 2016

Plan to keep pace with the Chinese government's new energy car promotion policy

South Korean automaker Hyundai plans to produce hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in 2016 in China to take advantage of beneficial government policies in the country. "In order to keep pace with the Chinese government's new energy car promotion policy, we are planning to begin mass production of HEVs in China, and actively expand our EV business in the country," said Chung Mong-koo, chairman of the automaker, reports the Korea Times. In January 2016, the company will begin production of the LF Sonata Hybrid in Beijing.