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BYD’s new Shark PHEV pickup spotted in Arizona: What’s it doing in the US?

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BYD officially launched the Shark , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) electric pickup, in Mexico in May. kWh battery, the Shark gets up to 62 mi (100 km) all-electric NEDC range. For one, it could be an automaker (like Ford or GM) benchmarking the PHEV pickup. The Shark is available in two trims: GL and GS. Powered by a 29.58

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BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV was the top-selling car in China last month

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The company sold a record over 373,000 new energy vehicles (including PHEVs) in August. BYD Seagull EV (Source: BYD) The Seagull EV is available in three trims in China with two BYD Blade battery options (30.08 It’s roughly the same in Mexico at 358,800 pesos, or around $19,000. Of them, 148,470 were all-electric. kWh or 38.88

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BYD opens shop in the Caribbean with 10 new markets planned by the end of 2024

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With 331,817 new energy vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) sold in May (+38% YOY), BYD posted its second-highest sales month ever. In Mexico, it starts at $19,780 (358,800 pesos). BYD Shark launch event (Source: BYD) BYD launched its first pickup last month in Mexico, the Shark PHEV. Of them, nearly 146,400 were fully electric.

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Here’s how Nissan might electrify trucks and SUVs for the US

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During an interview at the 2024 New York auto show Nissan North America’s Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira laid out for Green Car Reports the automaker’s viewpoint on where EVs, PHEVs, and series hybrids make the most sense. More energy-dense next-generation batteries might help enable that.

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Toyota sales slide as aggressive price cuts by BYD, Chinese EV makers take effect

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With other affordable EVs, like the Dolphin and Atto 3, rolling out in overseas markets, BYD is quickly gaining market share in key auto markets like Thailand, Indonesia, and Latin America. BYD is launching the Sea Lion 07 , a Tesla Model Y-like mid-size electric SUV, its first pickup truck, the Shark PHEV, and luxury EVs.

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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

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In a first drive of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST , we found this big electric pickup to be just average in real-world efficiency, and its 1,500-pound payload capacity is modest versus other full-sizers; but given its huge battery pack it likely won’t disappoint for highway range and occasional towing. Power study.

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

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It’s also growing in Mexico, Australia, India, and several others. BYD, which started as a battery maker, is producing and delivering EVs at a record pace. 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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