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Volkswagen and BYD Agree to Explore Partnership for Hybrids and EVs

Green Car Congress

Chinese carmaker BYD and Volkswagen have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the options for partnership in the area of hybrids and electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries. Particularly for the Chinese market, potential partners such as BYD could support us in quickly expanding our activities. —Dr. Hackenberg.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The third phase will be released around 2015. Still, Chinese auto-makers hesitate to mass-market their electric models domestically. Still, Chinese auto-makers hesitate to mass-market their electric models domestically. Chinese green-car subsidies on hold. US, China partner on electric cars.

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