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

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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. It’s gas-powered cars.

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Japan V2G demonstrator project using EVs as virtual power plant resource; METI funding

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Seven companies—Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC); SHIZUOKA GAS Co., Against this backdrop, the hopes are that the batteries of EV/PHEVs, ownership of which is expected to grow rapidly in the near future, can be effectively utilized as a VPP resource. TEPCO Power Grid, Inc.;

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

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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 is launching new luxury models, mid-size electric EVs, and don’t forget all-electric supercars.

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BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost

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Will the new battery be BYD’s X-factor in its “liberation battle” over gas-powered vehicles? BYD’s Blade batteries power Tesla, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, and other popular electric vehicles from major automakers. The batteries are installed in most BYD models, such as the low-cost Seagull, Dolphin electric hatch, and Atto 3 SUV.

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

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Global EV leader BYD believes new energy vehicles, including EVs and PHEVs, have entered the “knockout round” with gas-powered cars. Let the “liberation battle” begin After declaring a “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars earlier this year, BYD, or Build Your Dreams, is putting pressure on overseas rivals.

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BYD sees NEV share reaching 50% in the next 3 months in China as EV price war heats up

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After new energy vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) crossed 48.2% About half of BYD’s sales are all-electric, while the other half are PHEVs. Electric vehicles pushed China past Japan to become the global auto export leader. Now, the automaker has several fully electric models below or close to the 100,000 yuan mark.

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DOE EERE awarding $43.6M for Phase II SBIR projects

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CAMX Power LLC is developing an inexpensive and scalable lithium-ion battery material (a low-cost 5V spinel cathode) that will reduce the cost of EDVs, and potentially improve mileage of HEVs and PHEVs, while also making it possible to charge PHEVs more quickly. TDA Research Inc. Cuberg, Inc.

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