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2010 Detroit Auto Show: Chinese BYD e6 Electric Crossover To Come To U.S.

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Nearing the end of our 2010 Detroit Auto Show coverage brings us to a vehicle that got a lot of media attention, though it's unclear when it will actually arrive in the U.S. That's the BYD e6 electric crossover, which could become the first Chinese vehicle sold in the U.S.

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BYD raises sales target for 2010

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With the New Year comes new hope and Chinese automaker BYD Auto is confident that this will be its most successful 12 months to date. The company has raised its sales targets for 2010 by 14 per cent thanks to the pending release of the all-electric e6 saloon car and the Chinese government’s green car friendly [.].

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BYD to Supply Li-ion Batteries to a Major Chinese Automaker

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BYD, the China-based battery and automaker, will supply lithium-ion batteries to one of China’s top three auto groups for applications in hybrid vehicles. In January 2009, it brought the F3DM, the F6DM (a larger version of the F3DM), and an all-new battery-electric crossover, the e6, to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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Daimler AG Signs Memorandum of Understanding with BYD Company Limited to Establish a Technology Partnership for Electric Vehicles in China

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Thus, we will be able to participate in the potential growth of electric mobility in China, currently the largest auto market of the world. —Dr. Daimler recently launched the smart electric drive ( earlier post ) and in 2010 will introduce an all-electric version of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

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In last week’s edition of The Green Piece Column, we looked at the leaders in the green car race including the likes of Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Nissan. Here we offer some insight into these newcomers and their potential impact on the future of green motoring. Tesla Motors.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

billion invested in 180 green-technology companies. worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the. Despite a surge in interest, electric cars may remain niche products in the world’s two largest auto markets. posted May 10, 2010 at 9:49 am EDT. Chinese green-car subsidies on hold.

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Volkswagen and BYD Agree to Explore Partnership for Hybrids and EVs

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The Volkswagen Group said then that it hopes to be able to apply Li-ion technology in its first vehicles by 2010. Earlier post.). Furthermore, Volkswagen and Toshiba are planning the development of battery systems with a high specific energy density for the next generation of electric vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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