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DHL piloting 4 BYD electric Class 8 trucks in LA

Green Car Congress

DHL is piloting four BYD Class 8 battery-electric trucks in the Los Angeles market, just in time for the peak holiday shipping season. The new trucks enhance DHL’s alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet in the US, which includes fully electric, hybrid-electric, and clean diesel—in addition to low-power electric-assist e-Cargo Cycles.

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BYD electric motor coaches selected for California purchasing contract; available to governmental entities outside CA

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BYD announced that its participation in a California-wide purchasing contract will also allow US transit agencies to leverage California’s purchase power to buy US-built zero-emission BYD battery-electric motor coaches, made by union employees in Lancaster, California. BYD 45' electric motor coach.

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BYD introduces Type A battery-electric school bus with V2G technology

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BYD introduced its Type A battery-electric school bus that also offers innovative vehicle-to-grid technology, allowing the vehicle to serve as a power storage resource when it’s not transporting students. —Samuel Kang, BYD’s Head of Total Technology Solutions. BYD offers two kind of charging solutions to meet different needs.

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BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) just dropped its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that Chinese carmakers dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space. BYD’s BEV sales jumped 25%, and its combined BEV and plug-in hybrid sales climbed an impressive 47% year-over-year.

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BYD Launches 6th Car-Carrying Vessel!

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD sales continue to soar. Regarding full electric cars, BYD has now solidly shot past Tesla as the global leader. continued] The post BYD Launches 6th Car-Carrying Vessel! Its passenger vehicle sales were up 58% in the first quarter, while its electric commercial truck sales were up 1169%. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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BYD Becomes 3rd Best Selling Auto Brand in World! (CHART)

CleanTechnica EVs

Last week, I reported on BYD’s climb up the ranks of the top selling automakers or auto groups in the world. continued] The post BYD Becomes 3rd Best Selling Auto Brand in World! However, one clear ranking that.

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BYD Announces Price Cut on Seagull — Now $7,800

CleanTechnica EVs

New starting price of BYD Seagull EV is 56,800 yuan ($7,800), making it one of the cheapest subcompact EVs in Asia BYD has announced a significant price cut for its Seagull EV, bringing the new starting price to 56,800 yuan ($7,800). continued] The post BYD Announces Price Cut on Seagull Now $7,800 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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