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BMW Group Thailand begins local assembly of high-voltage batteries for BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles

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BMW Group Thailand has inaugurated local high-voltage battery production plant in partnership with the DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers and a partner of BMW Group since 1966. BMW Group Thailand launched the local assembly lines in July 2019 at the DRÄXLMAIER Group plant.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars starts production of PHEV batteries in Bangkok; 3rd plant in global battery production network

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Mercedes-Benz Cars has opened a factory for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) batteries in the Bangkok region in Thailand. The new battery factory was built on a 50,000 m² site located at the vehicle manufacturing plant in the Bangkok region. The production facilities are highly standardized and flexible.

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SVOLT broke ground of its EV battery factory in Thailand

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SVOLT held a groundbreaking ceremony for its EV battery factory in Sri Racha, Thailand. Both production lines will use independently developed.

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Toyota preps first electric pickup, the Hilux BEV, following BYD Shark PHEV truck launch

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Following the launch of BYD’s first pickup, the Shark PHEV, Toyota is testing an all-electric Hilux BEV model. Toyota is preparing to produce its first electric pickup in Thailand by the end of next year. Combined, the Shark PHEV can travel 840 km (522 mi) NEDC range. Toyota is still working out the kinks ahead of its debut.”The

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BYD to slash EV prices even more with new platform as it looks to crush ICE car sales

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BYD launched a price war on ICE vehicles last month with the new Qin Plus EV and PHEV models. The DM-i (PHEV) version is even cheaper, starting at around $11,000 (79,800 yuan). kWh battery packs for up to 261 mi (420 km) or 316 mi (510 km) CLTC range, respectively. It includes up to 74 mi (120 km) NEDC all-electric range.

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

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BYD is already a leader in key auto markets like Thailand , Brazil, and Columbia. BYD, which started as a battery maker, is producing and delivering EVs at a record pace. million all-electric vehicles last year ( 3 million including PHEVs), BYD looks to expand the brand in 2024. The BYD Explorer No. After selling nearly 1.6

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide.