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BYD and Daimler Sign Joint Venture Contract to Develop Electric Vehicles in China

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BYD introduced its F3DM dual-mode hybrid electric vehicle to the world in December 2008 and started direct sales to individual customers in March 2010. The company recently launched the e6, a pure electric vehicle and established itself as the first manufacturer in China to commercialize taxi business with its e6.

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BYD Presents Happy Results From Chinese Electric-Taxi Test

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It launched its F3DM sedan, the world's first production plug-in hybrid, back in December 2008--sales have been poor--and has been testing its all-electric e6 crossover with both taxi fleets in Shenzhen, China, and the Housing Authority of Los Angeles. Automaker BYD is by far China's most aggressive when it comes to electric cars.

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BYD to Supply Li-ion Batteries to a Major Chinese Automaker

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In January 2009, it brought the F3DM, the F6DM (a larger version of the F3DM), and an all-new battery-electric crossover, the e6, to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. BYD, launched its production plug-in hybrid F3DM last December in China. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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BYD Picks Los Angeles for US Headquarters

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In addition to its conventional vehicles, BYD introduced the F3DM dual-mode electric vehicle in 2008, and will soon officially launch the e6 electric vehicle. This year, the company expects to reach 700,000 in vehicle sales.

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Daimler AG Signs Memorandum of Understanding with BYD Company Limited to Establish a Technology Partnership for Electric Vehicles in China

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BYD, also a battery maker, introduced its F3DM dual-mode hybrid electric vehicle in December 2008 ( earlier post ), and will soon officially launch the e6, a pure electric vehicle ( earlier post ). The companies’ understanding also includes further discussions on additional business opportunities of mutual interests.

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Volkswagen and BYD Agree to Explore Partnership for Hybrids and EVs

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Volkswagen is involved in a number of newer partnerships related to lithium-ion batteries and electric drive units: In 2008, Volkswagen and Sanyo announced partnership to work on next-generation high-performance automotive electric storage systems based on lithium-ion technology. Hackenberg. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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BYD signs MOU to discuss EV JV in Singapore; distributing eBUSes and e6 taxis

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and its wholly owned subsidiary SMRT International Pte Ltd, a multi-modal transport service provider in Singapore, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BYD Company Limited to enter into discussions regarding the possibility of establishing a joint venture to distribute BYD’s eBUSes and e6 Taxis in Singapore.

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