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BYD unveils two electric trucks

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BYD unveiled two battery-electric heavy-duty trucks, the Gen3 8TT and 6F. The trucks are equipped with an Electronic Parking Brake system, offer keyless entry and push to start functions, and have up to 185kW CCS1 charging capability. The extended range (ER) version of the 8TT and 6F offer a range of up to 200 miles on a charge.

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Electric vehicle price war! GWM Ora versus BYD Dolphin and MG4 Excite 51 in battle for Australia’s best (and cheapest) EV

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The new $39,990 price for the Ora Standard Range pitches it head-to-head with the $38,890 BYD Dolphin and the $39,990 MG4 Excite 51 , as China’s EV price war heats up. BYD has publicly claimed more than 1000 expressions of interest. BYD Dolphin “We have been there before and we have seen what happens to us when we do it.

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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

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Among its many winning assets: It fits the form that American households seek in a family vehicle, without the luxury price tag, and it’s at the leading edge in all aspects of charging. 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash Ford once again raised prices on some F-150 Lightning electric trucks , while lowering them on top-trim versions.

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LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. —Michael D. Antonovich, LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair.

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BYD to hold European premiere of e6-Eco and dual-mode S6DM at Geneva show

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China-based BYD Co., The company will also present its overall “Three Green Dreams” strategy for the European market as well as show the core technology of BYD e-Bus K9 and the dual-mode electric vehicle F3DM. It takes 40 minutes to fully charge the e6 using a 100 kW quick charger. gasoline engine. gasoline engine.

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Daimler launches new DENZA 500 electric vehicle for the Chinese market; 500 km range

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Daimler and BYD Automotive Industry Co., Engineered and produced in and for China, the new DENZA 500 model combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise and advanced safety engineering with BYD’s leading advantages in battery technology. and BYD Automotive Industry Co., DENZA Auto).

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Shanghai auto show: Takeaways from Deutsche Bank

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Edison Yu's team shares their key takeaways on new model pricing, design, ADAS, and ultra-fast charging. Yu's team shared their four key takeaways regarding new model pricing, local design, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) capabilities, and ultra-fast charging.

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