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

Electric Cars Report

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

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

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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Ford CEO doubles down on affordable EVs after BYD, China’s EV bet is paying off

Baua Electric

Ford CEO Jim Farley wants the company to deliver affordable EVs like Henry Ford did with the Model T. Ford moves to affordable EVs Farley believes its next-gen EVs will “not only be profitable, but also affordable for most Americans.” However, the hard part is doing so profitably. That’s what Ford is doing in Marshall.

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

EV Central

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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BYD’s strategy to take over Europe [Feature]

Teslarati

BYD and other Chinese automakers have studied the European auto market for years. The publication also shared details about how other Chinese automakers are entering the European market and their plans to beat top-selling brands like Tesla and Volkswagen in the EU’s local electric vehicle (EVs) market.

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Pike Research forecasts China plug-in market to reach 152,000 units/year by 2017, falling short of government targets; BEVs to dominate

Green Car Congress

The government of China—now the world’s largest automotive market—has made vehicle electrification central to its plan for growing the automotive market both domestically and internationally, and accordingly has created many national and local incentives for plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) purchases. Source: Pike Research.

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