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Mercedes-Benz Cars starts production of PHEV batteries in Bangkok; 3rd plant in global battery production network

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Mercedes-Benz Cars has opened a factory for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) batteries in the Bangkok region in Thailand. The new plant is the third production facility in the company’s global battery production network. The plug-in hybrid models of Mercedes-Benz Sedans, especially the C- and E-Class, are in particular demand in Thailand.

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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. Combined, the Shark PHEV can travel 840 km (522 mi) NEDC range. Toyota is still working out the kinks ahead of its debut.”The

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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. BYD Shark PHEV pickup spotted in the US (Source: ObviousPerformance56/ Reddit) You can also see what looks like a Jeep Wagoneer in the background (although it doesn’t appear to be the new all-electric Wagoneer S ). At least not anytime soon.

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BloombergNEF shares its 2024 Electric Vehicle Outlook

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In a recent outlook of the global EV market, one publication has recently suggested that EV growth may be advancing substantially in some developing markets, while others have seen increased plugin hybrid EV (PHEV) sales. Last month, Bloomberg data suggested that the ongoing EV sales slowdown in the U.S.

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BYD just nabbed another ‘world’s first’ milestone as record sales run heats up

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After its fifth straight record sales month, BYD is now closing in on top global automakers like Ford. October was BYD’s fifth straight record-breaking month for NEV sales, including plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (EV) models. The company opened its first manufacturing plant in Thailand, a booming EV market.

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BYD unveils lavish interior for its new luxury Denza Z9 EV

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It’s available in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV) options. BYD Denza Z9 GT (Source: Denza) BYD’s new luxury EV will be offered in all-electric and PHEV variants. BYD launched its first pickup truck , the Shark PHEV, this summer. However, BYD’s figures do include PHEVs. billion) and revenue ($28.2 billion).

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