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BMW Group Thailand begins local assembly of high-voltage batteries for BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles

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BMW Group Thailand has inaugurated local high-voltage battery production plant in partnership with the DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers and a partner of BMW Group since 1966. BMW Group Thailand launched the local assembly lines in July 2019 at the DRÄXLMAIER Group plant.

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

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Following the launch of BYD’s first pickup, the Shark PHEV, Toyota is testing an all-electric Hilux BEV model. Toyota is preparing to produce its first electric pickup in Thailand by the end of next year. BYD introduced the Shark , a plug-in hybrid pickup with 100 km (62 mi) NEDC all-electric range.

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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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BYD launched a price war on ICE vehicles last month with the new Qin Plus EV and PHEV models. The DM-i (PHEV) version is even cheaper, starting at around $11,000 (79,800 yuan). It includes up to 74 mi (120 km) NEDC all-electric range. kWh battery packs for up to 261 mi (420 km) or 316 mi (510 km) CLTC range, respectively.

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

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Its DMO super hybrid off-road platform, used for the Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5, is designed for off-road PHEVs. BYD’s DM tech offers up to 245 hp (180 kW) max power and up to 745 miles (1,200 km) CTLC combined range. It will compete with Geely’s Radar RD6, which accounted for 61.5% of the electric pickup market in China last year.

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BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe

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BYD is already a leader in key auto markets like Thailand , Brazil, and Columbia. The electric SUV starts at $27,000 (189,800 yuan) with up to 411 mi (662 km) CLTC range. million all-electric vehicles last year ( 3 million including PHEVs), BYD looks to expand the brand in 2024. The BYD Explorer No. After selling nearly 1.6

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Mitsubishi Motors premiering new fuel-efficient Mirage and Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid; smart house

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The new Mirage is due to go on sale first in Thailand in March 2012. The Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II is Mitsubishi Motors’ idea for a mid-size plug-in hybrid PHEV model that offers a long cruising range demanded by mid-size (and larger) vehicles. mpg US, 3.33 The Mirage features a 1.0L Concept PX-MiEV II.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that.

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