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BYD debuts E-SEED GT concept car, Song Pro SUV and e Series at 2019 Shanghai Auto Show

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BYD debuted its E-SEED GT concept car and Song Pro SUV alongside its all-new e-series models at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. Presently, we stand at the intersection of old and new kinetic energy conversion for mobility, but also a new starting point for high-quality development.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) BYD also developed the motors and software for the system.

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Trump promises 100% tariff on Mexico-built Chinese cars—EV or not

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2023 Buick Envista (China spec) “They won’t sell any cars over here,” said Trump, picking up the conversation a short time later. automobile industry as a whole.” The Chinese automaker BYD hasn’t yet confirmed a Mexico plant, but it’s scouting locations. BYD has said that it doesn’t plan to sell EVs in the U.S.

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