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BYD, Toyota to establish joint company for battery-electric vehicle research and development

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BYD was founded in 1995 as a battery business and has grown into a total energy solution company, manufacturing not only electrified vehicles but other products such as large-size energy storage cells. In 2008, BYD became the first company to sell mass production of plug-in hybrid electrified vehicles (PHEVs).

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BYD, Toyota jointly to develop battery electric vehicles for Chinese market

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BYD was founded in 1995 as a battery business and has grown into a total energy solution company, manufacturing not only electrified vehicles but other products such as large-size energy storage cells. In 2008, BYD became the first company to sell mass production of plug-in hybrid electrified vehicles (PHEVs).

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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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As far back as 2016, Volkswagen unveiled a Tiguan PHEV concept, based on the second-generation Tiguan. In spring 2020, the Volkswagen Tiguan broke the production barrier of six million units, with 910,926 units manufactured in 2019 alone. In Shanghai, Volkswagen manufactures the LWB Tiguan L for the Chinese market.

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Chrysler to Develop New Fiat 500 Electric Vehicle for the US; Ram PHEV to Offer 20 Miles All-electric Range

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Beginning in 2012, Chrysler Group will manufacture the Fiat 500EV for the United States market. Ram Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Chrysler Group is planning to build a total of 140 Ram PHEVs for a three-year demonstration project that includes various geographic and climatic locations across the United States.

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Plug In 2008

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T he Plug in 2008 National PHEV Conference in San Jose by most accounts was a big success. Seamless integration of PHEVs into the electric grid will require close collaboration between the automobile and electric sectors.” The entire PHEV environmental assessment is available on the EPRI website.

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UK Manufacturer Axon Automotive Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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The Axon Automotive PHEV. UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. The Axon 8080 gasoline city car was released at the 2008 Eden Car Show. Click to enlarge.

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BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

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BYD is not just another car manufacturer. Notably, BYD owns the vertical supply chain for seamless integration and manufacturing control, including the production of semiconductors. In 2008, BYD launched the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show. BYD is a high-tech brand.

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