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BYD gets the green light for EV plant in Turkey despite ‘risks’ overseas

Baua Electric

BYD store in Thailand (Source: BYD) One of the sources said the ministry was more open to investments in Europe and Thailand. BYD opened its first plant in Thailand in July with EV sales expected to surge in the country over the next few years. BYD’s new EV plant in Thailand opened on July 4. Can it climb even higher?

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BYD plans to launch Tesla Cybertruck competitor in 2024

Teslarati

According to the Chinese company’s announcement, it has developed a midsize-to-large pickup truck for the global market. BYD will probably launch its electric pickup truck in other markets that are interested in pickup trucks, including Thailand. China classifies pickup trucks, like the Tesla Cybertruck, as light trucks.

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BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with a 100% tariff

Baua Electric

Its affordable electric and hybrid models are squeezing gas-powered vehicles out of China’s auto market, especially from foreign automakers. According to AutoForecast Solutions CEO Joe McCabe (via Nikkei ), BYD would still have the cheapest EV in the US, even with the new 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicle imports.

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Move over Toyota, this Japanese electric pickup takes aim at Ford’s F-150 Lightning

Baua Electric

Going forward, “Isuzu plans to produce a BEV pickup truck in Thailand,” Minami explained. Thailand is the Japanese automaker’s largest market for pickups and demand for EVs is soaring in the nation after introducing new incentives. Isuzu’s pickup was the second best-selling model in Thailand in January, behind only Toyota’s Hilux.

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

Baua Electric

It also showed the pickup’s Ford F-150 Lightning -like full-length light bar and stacked headlights. The Shark will look to take market share from Toyota’s Hilux and Isuzu’s D-MAX in key markets like Thailand, Australia, and South Africa. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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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

Green Car Congress

If in addition to normal electric use in homes such as lights and appliances, we charge the PHEV cars at 2 kW at the appropriate times, we could increase the utility factor of the already-installed wires in homes to more than 25%, still leaving plenty of safety margin and capacity. Or their UF=10% to 15%.

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