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BYD launches SEAL U DM-I plug-in hybrid SUV in Europe

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Chinese leading EV maker BYD launched the SEAL U DM-I Plug-in Hybrid for European market. The D-segment Family SUV will be available as from this summer for European customers that embrace an environmentally friendly vehicle without compromising on range, practicality, and affordability.

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Renault introducing new affordable urban EV in China first in 2019, new electrification options on three popular models in 2020

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Renault will introduce a new, affordable urban electric vehicle in 2019, coming first to China, and new hybrid and plug-in hybrid options on three of its popular vehicles in 2020. Renault K-ZE is also easy to charge due to a double charging system compatible with domestic plugs and public infrastructures.

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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Chinese-made cars drive growth In Europe, sale of cars made in China saw the highest levels of year-on-year growth in February 2024 (+45%) and in January-February 2024 (+43%). The volume of plug-in hybrid cars made in China fell by 62% last month, with these vehicles making up just 3.4%

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Ford introducing new midsize SUV in China; Territory will offer 48V mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants

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Territory customers can choose between a fuel-efficient gasoline engine option; 48V mild hybrid with Miller-Cycle technology; and a plug-in hybrid powertrain when it goes on sale in early 2019. It will be affordable for young families and new buyers across China, not just the coastal mega-cities. million in 2020, up from 10.8

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Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 lead the way as Chinese-built electric vehicle sales soar in Australia

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It is also a big reason the popularity of Chinese-made cars is exploding in Australia, as both the Model 3 and Model Y are made in Shanghai. Chinese cars sit number three behind Japan and Thailand in terms of popularity in Australia. Add in hybrids and plug-ins and the combined electrified share of the market was 17.9

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Tesla’s Elon Musk gives BYD EVs due credit: “Highly competitive these days”

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” Musk said then, poking fun at the Chinese carmaker. Today, BYD far outsells Tesla China in raw volume of New Energy Vehicles (NEV), though it should be noted that the Chinese automaker’s numbers include hybrid cars and plug-in hybrids. “Have you seen their car?” That was many years ago.

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Next-gen PHEVs, Nissan EV pickup, Tesla at 6M, GM and CATL: Today’s Car News

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And will next-generation batteries help plug-in hybrids make more sense at 70 miles? As several executives suggested this past week at the New York Auto Show, they’re also a key to enable the next generation of 70-mile plug-in hybrids , as incentivized by California, without compromise. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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