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BYD debuts DM-i PHEV technology and 1.5L Xiaoyun Engine; 43% BTE

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BYD launched its DM-i hybrid technology alongside the official announcement of the high efficiency version of the 1.5L Xiaoyun engine, which is dedicated for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). BYD has, for the first time, implemented split cooling technology for an engine. Among these, the path for PHEVs shows immense potential.

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EVs and PHEVs outsell gas cars in China for the first time

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BYD Yuan Up electric SUV (Source: BYD) EVs and PHEVs made up a record half of car sales in China in July, the first time this milestone was achieved in the world’s largest auto market. Sales of EVs and PHEVs – what China calls new energy vehicles (NEVs) – jumped 37% year-over-year in July, achieving a record 50.7%

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

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Toyota’s sales decline in Asia comes as Chinese EV makers, including BYD’s aggressive price cuts , are squeezing foreign automakers out of the market. BYD Atto 3 (left) and Dolphin (right) EVs in Japan (Source: BYD) BYD set a new sales record last month, with 341,658 new energy vehicles (NEVs) sold, up 35% YOY.

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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. BYD, Chinese automakers are taking over Meanwhile, Chinese rival BYD launched its first pickup this week. Combined, the Shark PHEV can travel 840 km (522 mi) NEDC range.

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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’s first pickup truck, the Shark, was spotted parked in an Arizona parking lot. The Chinese EV maker has already said it’s not planning to launch passenger cars in the States, so what’s BYD’s new Shark pickup truck doing in the US? BYD officially launched the Shark , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) electric pickup, in Mexico in May.

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BYD to shake up North American EV market with plans to enter Canada

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China’s BYD wants a bigger piece of the North American EV market. With plans to sell electric cars in Canada, BYD is closing in on the US. The documents (via Automotive News ) reveal that BYD has reached out to inquire about “the establishment of a new business, and the application of tariffs on EVs.”

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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. BYD plans to more than double its overseas sales this year, as it aims for one million in 2025. The 30% offers room for Chinese brands to grow.

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