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BYD unveils new low-cost ‘interstellar chariot’ electric SUV complete with a drone landing

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If you ever wanted an electric SUV that looked straight out of a Star Wars movie (other than Tesla’s Cybertruck), BYD has just the vehicle for you. BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand unveiled its new Super 3 electric SUV concept Tuesday, which has a rugged “interstellar chariot” design. Unlike the Boa 5, the Super 3 will be 100% electric.

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BYD taps US chipmaking giant NVIDIA to power its next-gen EV fleet

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US chip-making giant NVIDIA is expanding ties with several Chinese automakers, including BYD , as the race for the best software and features heats up. BYD will use NVIDIA’s Drive Thor to power its next-gen EV fleet. Building upon its existing collaborations, BYD is going from the car to the cloud.

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BYD says EVs have entered the ‘knockout round’ with next-gen tech rolling out

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Global EV leader BYD believes new energy vehicles, including EVs and PHEVs, have entered the “knockout round” with gas-powered cars. BYD plans to more than double its overseas sales this year, as it aims for one million in 2025. We reported earlier this month that BYD looks to crush gas-powered car sales with its newest platform.

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Ford plans affordable small electric pickup and SUV, starting around $25,000

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Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. Shifting to low-cost EVs Although low-cost Chinese passenger EVs, like BYD , are not sold in the US, they are having a big impact on domestic automakers.

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BYD to Supply Li-ion Batteries to a Major Chinese Automaker

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BYD, the China-based battery and automaker, will supply lithium-ion batteries to one of China’s top three auto groups for applications in hybrid vehicles. The agreement markets BYD’s first Li-ion supply deal with a domestic China OEM. BYD: “ A real threat ”. They are a real threat.a global threat. ”. Earlier post.).

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Kia is delaying its entry-level EV4 electric sedan until next year

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Kia launched the EV5 in China with starting prices of around $20,700 (149,800) in November to rival Tesla’s Model Y and low-cost EVs from market leader BYD. The EV3 and EV4 were both expected to begin rolling out by the end of 2024, but that may no longer be the case.

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

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REDDIT STUMBLE UPON MYSPACE MIXX IT Paste this link into your favorite RSS desktop reader See all CNNMoney.com RSS FEEDS ( close ) By Marc Gunther Last Updated: April 13, 2009: 9:29 AM ET Warren Buffett with BYDs E6. BYD CEO Wang Chuan-Fu figured out how to make cheaper batteries than the Japanese by replacing machines with migrant workers.

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