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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Mitsubishi to help Oregon build. Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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His only indulgences are a Mercedes and a Lexus, and they have a practical purpose: He takes their engines apart to see how they work. Sokol, who now sits on BYDs board, says BYD could instead become a battery supplier to global automakers. The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov. On a trip to the U.S.,

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