Tag: byd
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Apple taps Tesla battery supplier CATL for EV development
Apple is allegedly planning to tap Tesla battery provider CATL, amongst others, as rumors of the tech giant’s electric car project continue to rage . Apple, many known for its domination of the tech sector via its expansive list of mobile phones, computers, and other devices, has already been rumored to be planning an entrance…
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has scored a 30x gain on its BYD investment. Here’s the story of its bet on the Chinese electric-vehicle company.
BYD Creator and CEO Wang Chuanfu, Charlie Munger, and Warren Buffett Observe at a car launch. REUTERS/Jason Lee Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has even now also scored a 30-fold gain on its BYD investment.It spent $232 million in 2008 for a stake worth $7.4 billion today.Here’s the narrative of Berkshire’s bet on the Chinese electric-vehicle…
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BYD Han Launched In China With Plug-In Hybrid And Electric Powertrains
BYD has launched their new Han sedan in China. Available in plug-in hybrid and electric configurations, the Han is an eco-friendly luxury car that will eventually be sold in a number of markets. Starting with the electric versions, there is a long range variant in standard and premium trims. They cost ¥229,800 ($32,848) and ¥255,800 ($36,565),…
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Damsel In Distress: BYD Comes To The Rescue Of A Tesla That Ran Out Of Electric Juice
While electrical vehicles are continually becoming more efficient, range anxiety and other difficulties remain a very real matter but with some kindness from a stranger, array concerns can be overcome. Photos recently emerged out of China that show a snowy Tesla Model S pulled over to both sides of the street after it ran out…
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The Station: Starship expands, AutoX opens up shop and a big moment for e-bikes
Hello and welcome back to The Station, a weekly newsletter specializing in the future (and present) of transportation. I’m host, Kirsten Korosec, senior transportation reporter in TechCrunch. Everything you is a version of this newsletter, which is emailed every weekend. If you would like to subscribe, go here and click The Station. The transportation market…
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BYD’s Sharp Looking Han Sedan Previewed In All-Electric And PHEV Forms
China’s BYD has released the first images of its new flagship medium-sized auto known as the Han. The automobile will be offered in guises that are all-electric vehicle and both plug hybrid. Visually, designs that are slick are both adopted by the 2 variants but differ a lot. The front of this Han PHEV, for…
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Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng says Nio stock swings a ‘good lesson’ for rivals
Seeing your competitor undergo dramatic changes in fortune can be unnerving as there’s the fear that the same will happen to you. For electric vehicle maker Xpeng, Nio’s period of stock swings is a wakeup call for China’s EV startup boom. Xpeng and Nio are Tesla -like Chinese startups competing with more established automakers such…