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BYD to convert former Ford plant into EV facility

Teslarati

BYD plans to convert a former Ford plant into an electric vehicle (EV) facility in Brazil. The ex-fossil fuel car manufacturing factory will be BYD’s first EV production plant outside Asia. Brazil’s President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva announced BYD’s new EV factory outside Asia via Elon Musk’s X platform.

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BYD EV plant in Mexico under consideration

Teslarati

Tesla’s rival BYD is considering Mexico for its new electric vehicle (EV) plant. BYD Mexico’s country manager, Zhou Zhou, told Nikkei Asia that Mexico is a key market with potential. BYD is steadily strengthening its global presence. Latin America is BYD’s next target. Mexico seems to be BYD’s next stop.

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BYD to stop pouch type battery production amid durability concerns: report

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Electric vehicle maker BYD is reportedly planning to phase out the pouch-type batteries that have been used in its best-selling hybrids. Citing individuals reportedly familiar with the matter, Reuters noted that the BYD’s decision to phase out the pouch-style batteries was partly due to potential durability issues and risk of leaks.

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BYD Atto 3 Review — 1st Impressions

CleanTechnica EVs

BYD Atto 3 — Intro This BYD Atto 3 review is about the export version of China’s BYD Yuan Plus. BYD is a Chinese conglomerate that started out as a battery maker. It diversified into carmaking, and when the EV revolution started, BYD was among the first to convert some of its fossil fuel vehicles […].

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BYD produces 300th electric bus in Lancaster; AVTA nears 1M emission-free miles

Green Car Congress

BYD has produced its 300 th bus at its Lancaster, Calif. BYD is celebrating the milestone with its highly valued customer and neighbor Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA). The 300th bus is a 35-foot BYD K9S model transit bus. The 300th bus is a 35-foot BYD K9S model transit bus. AVTA was one of BYD’s first customers.

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UC Irvine acquiring 20 electric buses from BYD to convert fleet to all-electric

Green Car Congress

The University of California, Irvine is poised to be the first college campus in the US to convert its buses to an all-electric fleet. The student-funded and -operated Anteater Express shuttle service is acquiring 20 buses from BYD for $15 million.

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

Baua Electric

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.