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BYD’s Qin plug-in hybrid the best selling automotive EV in China

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Analysts are not expecting sales to slow, as both Shanghai and Beijing announced earlier this month that they will now permit BYD new energy vehicles to qualify for local municipality green-vehicle incentives and be licensed in those regions. A 13 kWh Li-ion battery pack provides energy storage.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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Among these are the generational shift from Boomers to Millenials, urbanization, the development of connected and autonomous vehicles, and the benefits of electrification. This is our first dedicated green vehicle. It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it. Top: Rear view (i.e.,

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Among these are the generational shift from Boomers to Millenials, urbanization, the development of connected and autonomous vehicles, and the benefits of electrification. This is our first dedicated green vehicle. It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it. Top: Rear view (i.e.,

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