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BYD’s new Shark PHEV pickup spotted in Arizona: What’s it doing in the US?

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After years of speculation and prototype testing, BYD finally confirmed earlier this year that its first electric pickup will be called the Shark. BYD officially launched the Shark , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) electric pickup, in Mexico in May. kWh battery, the Shark gets up to 62 mi (100 km) all-electric NEDC range.

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BYD surges past Honda and Nissan’s sales for the first time, targets Ford with low-cost EVs

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Affordable EVs driving demand According to MarkLines (via Nikkei ), BYD’s new vehicle sales climbed 40% between April and June to 980,000. A big part of BYD’s surging sales numbers is its incredibly affordable electric cars. BYD’s growing global presence is symbolic of the auto industry’s shift to electric.

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BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV was the top-selling car in China last month

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BYD’s cheapest electric car, the Seagull, was the top-selling car in China last month, with nearly 41,000 models sold. The company sold a record over 373,000 new energy vehicles (including PHEVs) in August. Of them, 148,470 were all-electric. It’s roughly the same in Mexico at 358,800 pesos, or around $19,000.

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BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand

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BYD achieves second highest sales record in May After hitting a new electric vehicle (EV) weekly sales record in early May, BYD is not slowing down. With 331,817 NEVs (EVs and PHEVs) sold last month, BYD is closing in on its all-time sales record. This is the third straight record PHEV sales month.

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Toyota sales slide as aggressive price cuts by BYD, Chinese EV makers take effect

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BYD sold 145,179 all-electric cars, up 13% YOY. After declaring a “liberation battle” on gas-powered cars earlier this year, BYD’s aggressive price cuts are making it hard for legacy automakers to compete. BYD also recently launched its first electric MPV in Indonesia. million) and $24,500 (¥3.63 million), respectively.

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BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe

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By using green and clean liquified natural gas as the main fuel, CIMC says it can “significantly reduce emissions.” It’s also growing in Mexico, Australia, India, and several others. Meanwhile, BYD is aiming for Tesla’s sweet spot with several mid-size electric SUVs to compete with Tesla’s Model Y. The BYD Explorer No.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric vehicle coalition.

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