Polestar targets China despite Tesla competition

The Polestar 1 hybrid, is set to begin production in mid-2019.

YZ

By:

Yan Zhang

November 16, 2018 05:00 AM

GUANGZHOU, China -- Volvo's performance electric-vehicle subbrand Polestar sees China as its greatest opportunity even as it's set to face stiff competition from Tesla.

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