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BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

Green Car Congress

BYD launched its DM-i hybrid technology alongside the official announcement of the high efficiency version of the 1.5L Xiaoyun engine, which is dedicated for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). BYD has, for the first time, implemented split cooling technology for an engine. Among these, the path for PHEVs shows immense potential.

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

Electrek

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.

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

Baua Electric

Following the launch of BYD’s first pickup, the Shark PHEV, Toyota is testing an all-electric Hilux BEV model. BYD, Chinese automakers are taking over Meanwhile, Chinese rival BYD launched its first pickup this week. BYD introduced the Shark , a plug-in hybrid pickup with 100 km (62 mi) NEDC all-electric range.

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BYD teases bold Ocean-M electric car powered by its new EV platform

Baua Electric

Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal, BYD is teasing the upcoming Ocean-M electric car, which will be based on its new EV platform. BYD previews new Ocean-M EV ahead of its debut BYD is on a roll lately. Meanwhile, NEV sales (including PHEVs) reached 626,263, up 13.4%

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

Baua Electric

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. For example, BYD is building a plant in Hungary that will “be Europe, for Europe.”

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Comment on Toyota may adopt BYD's DM-i hybrid tech in China, report says by brfsa

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It will take another 10-15 years to have a good infrastructure in Africa and South/Central America, so PHEV solves the polution and high gas prices. Because the Electrical infrastructure for charging in developing countries is still underdeveloped.

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

Baua Electric

BYD is leading an offensive against ICE vehicles. A new report claims BYD’s new EV platform will slash costs even further as the automaker kicks off a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. Best known for its low-cost EVs, such as the Dolphin, Atto 3, and sleek Seal sedan, BYD is taking its game up a notch in 2024.

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