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Shandong Huoyun Electromobile is a small manufacturer of electric cars in China. Founded in 2001, Shandong Huoyun is a small company located in Shandong.

Electric car

An electric car is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in rechargeable batteries. The first practical electric cars were produced in the 1880s. Electric cars were popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engines, electric starters in particular, and mass production of cheaper gasoline vehicles led to a decline in the use of electric drive vehicles.

China Country in East Asia

China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the fourth largest country by total area. Governed by the Communist Party of China, the state exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities, and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.

Shandong Province

Shandong is a coastal province of the People's Republic of China, and is part of the East China region.

The company gained prominence for its City Spirit, which looked nearly identical to DaimlerChrysler's famous Smart Fortwo. Produced in 2006, the City Spirit was intended for export to Europe, but was redesigned after legal threats from DaimlerChrysler.

Smart Fortwo automobile model

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