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BYD plans to launch Tesla Cybertruck competitor in 2024

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According to the Chinese company’s announcement, it has developed a midsize-to-large pickup truck for the global market. The Chinese automaker does have a presence in South America, which might be a good market for its electric pickup truck. China also sets a speed limit of 100 kph (62 mph) for light pickup trucks.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling to Export Mini-Commercial Vehicles to South America, Middle East and North Africa

Green Car Congress

GM’s SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture signed a framework agreement with GM’s former Latin America, Africa and Middle East operations and distribution agreements with individual countries to export and distribute two of its most popular mini-commercial vehicles from China to markets in South America, the Middle East and North Africa.

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Uruguay launches first BYD battery-electric buses; projecting 500 by 2015

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in partnership with Chinese automaker BYD Ltd, introduced the first battery-electric 12-meter rapid transit bus in Uruguay and the region. Buquebus is also the largest Tourist Agent in South America, selling more than 300,000 hotel beds and 400,000 city tours per year. Buquebus and CTS Auto S.A.,

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Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning

Baua Electric

Although Thailand is key, the D-MAX is sold in over 100 countries and regions, including Europe, Asia, The Middle East, and Central and South America. Other Chinese automakers, like Geely’s Radar, are beginning to roll out in overseas markets. Toyota unveiled its first “electrified” version of the best-selling Hilux in December.

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