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Chinese automaker BYD plans massive expansion

Chinese automaker BYD plans massive expansion
Chinese automaker BYD Co. said Monday it had massive expansion plans this year and would consider building a plant in the United States, a day after announcing annual profits had tripled. The company, which has the backing of American billionaire Warren Buffett, said it will put aside 10 billion yuan...
March 15th, 2010 | BYD | Read More

Daimler, BYD to build electric car

Daimler, BYD to build electric car
The German automaker Daimler said late Monday it had agreed to develop an electric car for the Chinese market with the Chinese group Build Your Dreams (BYD). "Under the agreement, Daimler and BYD intend to develop a new electric vehicle specific to the requirements of the Chinese market," a joint statement...
March 2nd, 2010 | BYD, Daimler, Green | Read More

Chinese auto maker plans to take on giants with electric cars

From its headquarters in south China, BYD Auto is pursuing a project of staggering ambition: To be in the lead as the world's cars free themselves from their century-old dependence on petrol. The company, which was founded just 14 years ago and found success making batteries, has unveiled a series...
February 19th, 2009 | BYD | Read More