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AFP: China's BYD eyes alternative energy vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Li said although the market in new energy vehicles was yet to take off due to the lack of a large-scale battery recharging network or sufficient government subsidies, the firm is confident it can make a difference. BYD Auto beat other products, such as General Motors? But from what we?ve

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Interest in electric cars is surging: •Nearly 52,000 people were wait-listed as of mid-April for General Motors’ electric model, the Volt, due in November. In China, leading automakers BYD and Chery have announced plans to roll out their own electric models within the next two years. .

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

and Chery Automobile Co. Chery showed a tiny battery car, the Riichi M1, that boasts similar technology and performance, and is likely to be priced under 100,000 yuan. Those prices are much lower than that of General Motors Corp.s Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. in late 2010. Seat supplier Keiper strengthens.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Chery Omoda 5 – Aussie return of Chinese Chery brand kicks off with the Omoda 5, which gets a PHEV drivetrain. Chery has big plans for Australia. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023.

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Will China win the electric car race? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The vehicle, which takes seven-nine hours to fully recharge and has a 250mile range, will be made available to “government agencies, utilities, and maybe some celebrities” as the company part-owned by Warren Buffet bids to raise brand awareness. Now, BYD is set to conquer America.

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