Archive for the ‘New energy’ category
BYD E6 or BMW?
For the price of BYD Co.’s electric vehicle, Chinese consumers could buy a BMW and still have enough spare cash for more than one year’s worth of gas. BYD’s E6, used in Shenzhen as taxis, has been on sale since Oct. 26 to individuals for 249,800 yuan ($39,300) — after government subsidies. That’s 36 percent [...]
BYD’s SUV S6 Dual Mode to hit the market in 2013
AutoChina.org (Shanghai November 4) – BYD’s S6 SUV is already a popular model in the Chinese market, September sales ran to some 7000 units and may cause some worry at Greatwall, Zotye and Chery – all of whom already have best selling SUV’s in the market. BYDs’ entry into this segment did not come as a surprise but the cars [...]
BYD = JOBS
AutoChina.org (LA November 3)-Last week, Chinese hybrid/electric car manufacturer BYD (Build Your Dreams) opened its North American headquarters in Los Angeles. With this step, the car manufacturer plans to make big inroads into the Los Angeles market. They hope to make deals with LA officials to contract for their electric and hybrid vehicles in public transportation. [...]
Chinese automaker slashes price of green cars
AutoChina.org (Seoul November 2) -For a limited time, car buyers in China will be able to purchase an eco-friendly hybrid car at a price lower than a gas-guzzling motor car. SAIC Motor says it is subsidizing US$5,000 on its hybrid Roewe 750 sedans to promote sales of the green vehicle. Chen Zhexin, executive vice president of [...]
Total investments in EV R&D from 2011 to 2015 predicted to reach 46billion yuan
AutoChina.org (Shanghai November 1) - A survey by the Society of Automotive Engineers of China have predicted that electric vehicle research investments from over 100 automobile manufacturers from 2011 to 2015 will total near 46 billion yuan ($7.25b), Caijing reported today. The prediction was made by Hou Fushen, head of SAE-China’s technology department, at the floor of the LMTIF [...]
Volvo’s Shanghai R&D center researching two new models
AutoChina.org (Shanghai October 31) - Volvo’s expensive new research and development center in Shanghai’s Jiading district has already begun operation, with work commencing on two new models directed specifically at the Chinese market, auto.163.com reported the manufacturer’s Chairman of China Operations Shen Hui as saying. Mr. Shen made the remarks at an interview done on the floor [...]
China EV charging interface standards to be approved
AutoChina.org (Shanghai November 1) - China EV charging interface has been standardized and is expected to be released after the draft is signed by Standardization Administration of China (SAC), according to an official with the China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATRC). The interface standards tilt towards those of Germany, said Wu Zhixin, deputy director of [...]
Standards for Chinese EV charging sockets to be unified with German ones
AutoChina.org (Shanghai October 28) – The troublesome question of new standards for electric vehicle charging sockets seems to finally have reached a turning point. At a summit focusing on exploring new solutions regarding electric vehicles and traffic, Deputy Director of China Automotive Technology & Research Center Wu Zhixin said that Chinese standards would match German [...]
Toyota optimistic about future of hybrids in China
AutoChina.org (Shanghai October 28) – Although some in the market believe that hybrids are nothing more than a needed transition between traditional fuel-powered vehicles and pure electrics, the market for hybrid vehicles is starting to mature quickly. China has been seen as the proving ground for these types of vehicles, with GM, Toyota, SAIC and [...]
BYD’s new pure electric E6 makes market debut in Shenzhen
AutoChina.org (Shenzhen October 26) - Following on the heels of the F3DM hybrid’s introduction, BYD’s new E6 pure electric car has made its official debut in Shenzhen, Today Morning Expressreported today. This date is helping usher Shenzhen into the age of pure electric vehicles. According to the press conference held by BYD for the new car yesterday, the [...]
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