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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

They generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than cars that burn gasoline, and they have lower fuel costs, even when oil is cheap. BYD currently exports gasoline-powered cars to Africa, South America, and the Middle East, but they compete on price, not quality. The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov.

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