Filed under: EV/Plug-in, China, BYD
BYD Hybrids on sale earlier than expected?
Not long ago we spoke about Chinese manufacturer BYD putting hybrid and electric cars on sale. The chosen model was the F6 but things have changed. According to China Car Times, the new chosen model is the smaller F3 - and it will go on sale earlier than expected. Therefore, the F3DM (Dual Mode) plug-in hybrid is expected to be on sale before the end of this year. The F3DM uses proprietary batteries which use lithium-ion iron phosphate
[Source: China Car Times]
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Scott K. 11:34AM (10/15/2008)
That green DM logo vaguely looks like the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive logo. That aside, I'm intrigued by these Chinese hybrids. Can't wait to read reviews on them in the future.
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Leo P. 12:47PM (10/15/2008)
Yeah, lots of chinese cars take "cues" from other makes. I was in Beijing during the olympics, and saw a plethora of cars with "borrowed" logos and styling. they're not fake, because they usually have different emblems for the makes on the cars, but are VERY close to cars by makes outside of China.
John Rowell 4:46PM (10/15/2008)
How would one invest in a company like BYD? I can't find any brokers who deal in Hong Kong stock.
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