There are hopes that the project, which focuses on the development of affordable cars with low exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, could provide the flagging industry with a well-timed new focus and encourage major fresh investment.

• 有希望把项目的注意力放在发展低排量，耗油低的环保汽车，借此给这个下垂的产业带来适时的新焦点和鼓励主要新投资。