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BYD sold 1.86M light-duty NEVs in 2022, up 209%

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BYD reported that it sold 1,857,379 light-duty New Energy Vehicles in 2022, consisting of 911,140 battery-electric vehicles (49%) and 946,239 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (51%). Including commercial vehicles, BYD sold 1,863,494 New Energy Vehicles in 2022, up 209% from the year before.

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

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BYD Company Ltd. The new R&D company, which will work on designing and developing BEVs (including platform) and its related parts, is anticipated to be established in China in 2020, with BYD and Toyota to evenly share 50% of the total capital needed. —BYD senior vice president Lian Yu-bo.

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Toyota unveils 2 New bZ series EV models at Auto Shanghai

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The bZ Sport Crossover Concept is a crossover-type BEV with active and distinctive styling being jointly developed by Toyota; BYD TOYOTA EV TECHNOLOGY CO., BTET), a joint venture established by Toyota and BYD—; FAW Toyota Motor; and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China).

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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. To meet the arrival of complete electrification, BYD has formulated a series of strategies, and is well prepared. —Wang Chuanfu, Chairman and President of BYD.

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Here’s how China’s BYD is working on its image problem

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BYD is selling millions of EVs, famously outselling Tesla last year, and riding an enormous wave of success. And now, BYD is setting up its BYD-only shop in Germany. BYD just opened up its new BYD-only shop in Berlin in its latest move to grow the brand in a country that loves German cars and Teslas.

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China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

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Meanwhile, China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group Company (GAC) has announced it had developed an engine powered by ammonia with help from Toyota Motor Corporation during its annual technology showcase. Its EV brand Aion became the third best selling clean-car brand in the country, behind BYD Co. and Tesla Inc.,

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BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrid EVs on leakage concerns – sources – ET Auto

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BYD sold 98% of its hybrid cars at home last year, and eight of the 10 top-selling plug-in hybrid cars in China, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. BYD, which is backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, did not respond to requests for comment.

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