Abdullah Launches Two New Car Models

TEAMCAR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Tuesday launched two new car models using local technology which could reduce the dependence of fossil oil.

The China-made sport utility vehicle (SUV) of the Trekker and Tourer models are fitted with fuel and water tanks.

Abdullah said he was proud that the cars were developed by local scientists which used a revolutionary fuel technology called hydroxene.

Hydroxene is a new technology which allow the use of water as a supplementary fuel to petrol, giving the car a fuel consumption saving of up to 50 percent.

"In my view, this event will have an important long term implication for the domestic automotive industry in increasing the level of value added activities," he said after launching the revolutionary vehicle at the Johor Baharu Expo, here.

The prime minister also welcomed the collaboration between LM Star and Dadi Auto of China, which specialises in the manufacturing of military vehicles.

"I welcome the relationship as China has always been an important trading partner," he said.

Abdullah also said that it was time for local companies to start venturing overseas as Malaysia was relatively a small market place compared with the global market.