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Efficient Drivetrains develops PHEV SUV for Asian market

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(EDI), a developer of plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) technologies spanning light- to heavy-duty classes ( earlier post ), has developed a new energy plug-in hybrid electric SUV for the Asian marketplace. liter engine that has been converted into a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

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BYD sets new NEV sales record as it sets eyes on Canada

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Chinese automaker BYD set another record in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in July 2024. BYD’s global NEV sales will likely increase even further as it sets eyes on Canada. BYD sold approximately 342,383 NEVs in July, up 30% year over year. BYD’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales fell by 10% compared to June.

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BYD to build new $1.2B battery factory in China

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FinDreams Technology, the battery subsidiary of BYD, has filed paperwork to establish a new battery production facility in Central China. BYD has seen rapid growth in its automotive business over the past two years. Just last year, BYD tripled its annual vehicle sales, with the vast majority of those being sold in China.

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Dolphin dive! BYD considers more gear and a lower price for its cheapest EV as sales stay under water

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The slow-selling BYD Dolphin electric hatchback appears set for a further price dive and equipment upgrade, while the prospects of its even smaller relation the Dolphin Mini coming to Australia are diminishing. BYD considers more gear and a lower price for its cheapest EV as sales stay under water appeared first on EV Central.

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Denied! Why the bonkers BYD Yangwang U9 electric hypercar has been locked out of Australia

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While BYD has given the thumbs up for the outrageous Yangwang U8 SUV to come to Australia by the end of 2025, it’s thumbs down for the U9 hypercar. The U9 was revealed at the same times as the U8 SUV in early 2023 when BYD launched the Yangwang luxury brand. 2023 BYD Yangwang U9 supercar. 2023 BYD Yangwang U9 supercar.

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Axed! Ford abandons plan to sell Puma Gen-E compact electric SUV in Australia, opts for PHEV van instead

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Instead, it has announced an increased swing toward plug-in hybrids , confirming this morning in a media statement that the Transit Custom PHEV will be coming to Australia in 2025. It will join the much-anticipated PHEV version of the Ranger ute in Ford Australia’s 2025 line-up. READ MORE: Cop that BYD Shark 6! The post Axed!

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More affordable EVs coming? KG Mobility, formerly SsangYong, teams up with EV pioneer BYD to fast-track development of its electric vehicles

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KG Mobility (KGM), known as SsangYong until last year, has announced it has partnered with China’s BYD to gain access to its next-generation battery technology. BYD is now the world’s largest EV maker, after overtaking Tesla, and currently sells the Atto 3, Dolphin and Seal. ” The post More affordable EVs coming?

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