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BYD EV sales grew nearly 50% in January as exports reached a new high

Baua Electric

’” Although BYD is known for its low-cost EVs like the Dolphin electric hatch and Atto 3 SUV, the brand is rapidly expanding into new segments and markets. It will join the 1,200 hp U8 off-roader that costs around $150,000 in BYD’s luxury Yanwang brand. It’s about transitioning the auto industry for a sustainable future.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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We expected it would come from higher prices or a supply disruption—we’ve all been surprised.) Well, America’s auto industry delivered over 100,000. And no one asked what it would cost. That helped us become the world’s greatest industrial power. We have cleaner, cheaper, safer ways to drive everywhere.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

In the past the auto industry has responded to incentives and guidelines set by government agencies and reengineered their product to meet this requirement. In addition to giving every vehicle PHEV capabilities, we need to provide enough solar or wind generation to power vehicles, homes, and industry.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Moreover, with the massive drop in oil prices , gas-powered vehicles are more economical to operate, which makes it harder to argue that EVs will help drivers save money on fuel. Moreover, EVs are not only proving to be more robust amidst an auto industry in decline, but they are also already displaying some signs of recovery.

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