Green Options » BYD http://greenoptions.com/tag/byd Posts tagged 'BYD' Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:10:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en China’s BAIC Unveils BE701 All-Electric Car http://gas2.org/2009/11/16/chinas-baic-unveils-be701-all-electric-car/ http://gas2.org/2009/11/16/chinas-baic-unveils-be701-all-electric-car/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:10:56 +0000 Andrew Williams http://gas2.org/2009/11/16/chinas-baic-unveils-be701-all-electric-car/

Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC) has unveiled a new electric car, the BE701, in a bid to challenge domestic rivals BYD and Chery for a slice of the Chinese zero-emissions market.

The BE701, (catchy name or what?), is loosely modelled on the sedan concept showcased at last year’s Beijing motor show (above), although a rare image of the final product proves that it looks a lot less stylish in reality. The car can travel up to 200 kms (124 miles) on a full charge, and tops out at a highly competitive maximum speed of 160 km/h (100mph).

The company, which partners german car-giant Daimler AG, has not yet revealed a mass-production schedule for the BE701, but has unveiled details of its spanking new clean energy vehicle development and manufacturing facility, involving a total investment of 2.28 billion yuan ($334 million).

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]]> http://gas2.org/2009/11/16/chinas-baic-unveils-be701-all-electric-car/feed/ The Chinese BYD F3DM, First Mass Produced Electric Car, Fails with Consumers http://gas2.org/2009/04/14/the-chinese-byd-f3dm-first-mass-produced-electric-car-fails-with-consumers/ http://gas2.org/2009/04/14/the-chinese-byd-f3dm-first-mass-produced-electric-car-fails-with-consumers/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:25:20 +0000 Adam Shake http://gas2.org/2009/04/14/the-chinese-byd-f3dm-first-mass-produced-electric-car-fails-with-consumers/

There is a lot of talk within the Electric Vehicle community about the Chevy Volt, but sometimes the headlines can overpower news of other EVs, like the BYD F3DM.

The BYD F3DM is one such case. Made and sold in China, it’s been called a Volt copycat, but it doesn’t seem to have the same following as its American counterpart.

News has recently come out that the BYD makes its own proprietary LiFePO4 battery and can sell the car for a US equivalent of $22,000. Warren Buffett has invested in the company and the potential exists to eventually sell the car in the US.

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]]> http://gas2.org/2009/04/14/the-chinese-byd-f3dm-first-mass-produced-electric-car-fails-with-consumers/feed/ Big 3 Beat Again: BYD to Release More Electric Cars In 2009 http://gas2.org/2008/12/24/byd-will-release-more-electric-cars-in-2009/ http://gas2.org/2008/12/24/byd-will-release-more-electric-cars-in-2009/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:21:50 +0000 Marc Rose http://gas2.org/2008/12/24/byd-will-release-more-electric-cars-in-2009/ In an interview with Automotive News China, the president of BYD (Build Your Dreams), Wang Chuanfu, said that in addition to the recent Chinese release of the F3DM — the world’s first plug-in hybrid production car — he expects his company to release two more electric car models in 2009.

BYD F3

The F3DM, which does not look like a three wheeled motorcycle or a minivan shrunk quarter size as you may have come to expect, and instead looks like a normal sedan, will be buttressed in 2009 by the release in China of the F6DM sedan, and an entirely electric van, the E6, capable of seating seven.

American government regulations are what will keep all of those cars from hitting the US market right away, according to Chuanfu. Even so, he thinks that BYD will be able to release cars in the US and Europe by 2011. Regardless of the delay in getting the vehicles stateside, the new releases in China mean that the company will have three electric vehicles on the road in 2009, while no other major automaker has managed to produce even one.

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]]> http://gas2.org/2008/12/24/byd-will-release-more-electric-cars-in-2009/feed/ Upstart Chinese Car Company BYD Releases Plug-In Hybrid. See What You Can Do With No Regulations? http://gas2.org/2008/12/17/little-known-automaker-byd-introduces-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle/ http://gas2.org/2008/12/17/little-known-automaker-byd-introduces-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:55:53 +0000 Marc Rose http://gas2.org/2008/12/17/little-known-automaker-byd-introduces-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle/ China-based BYD has introduced a plug-in hybrid that can be plugged into a regular electrical outlet, and achieve sixty miles on one charge.

BYD F3

The BYD F3DM is the first mass-produced plug-in vehicle in the world. While the car will not be available in the United States until approximately 2011, according to an article on Bloomberg.com, the release of the vehicle provides a boost for the sagging vehicle market, and for the Chinese market in particular.

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]]> http://gas2.org/2008/12/17/little-known-automaker-byd-introduces-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle/feed/ China Company Changan and Electrovaya to Launch Electric Cars in Canada by End of Year http://gas2.org/2008/11/04/china-company-changan-and-electrovaya-to-launch-electric-cars-in-canada-by-end-of-year/ http://gas2.org/2008/11/04/china-company-changan-and-electrovaya-to-launch-electric-cars-in-canada-by-end-of-year/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:36:58 +0000 Andrew Williams http://gas2.org/2008/11/04/china-company-changan-and-electrovaya-to-launch-electric-cars-in-canada-by-end-of-year/

Chinese car maker Changan announced today that it will launch electric cars in Canada before the end of 2008. The cars, developed jointly with Canadian company Electrovaya, could be the first sold by a Chinese company in North America.

The fleet of 30 electric vehicles (EVs) have been under development since May, and are based on one of Changan’s exisiting compact models, the BenBen, fitted with an Electrovaya powertrain. For the time being, the cars will be assembled and distributed in Canada, but in the long term Changan intends to develop the EVs entirely in China, before shipping to North America.

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]]> http://gas2.org/2008/11/04/china-company-changan-and-electrovaya-to-launch-electric-cars-in-canada-by-end-of-year/feed/ Portland Attempts to Woo Chinese Plug-in and Electric Car Maker BYD http://gas2.org/2008/09/12/portland-attempts-to-woo-chinese-plug-in-and-electric-car-maker-byd/ http://gas2.org/2008/09/12/portland-attempts-to-woo-chinese-plug-in-and-electric-car-maker-byd/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:04:53 +0000 Dana Nuccitelli http://gas2.org/2008/09/12/portland-attempts-to-woo-chinese-plug-in-and-electric-car-maker-byd/ Political and business heavyweights are rolling out the green carpet in hopes of convincing a Chinese electric car manufacturer to set up shop in the Portland area.

BYD F3DM

BYD (Build Your Dreams) is China’s largest battery maker, and moving into the automotive industry.  BYD’s first plug-in hybrid planned for the Chinese market will be the F6DM mid-sized sedan in the second half of 2008, and use lithium iron phosphate batteries.  Its top speed is expected to be be 100 mph, with a range of 62 miles in all-electric mode and 267 miles total after the gas engine kicks in.  A fully electric version called the F6E is planned for 2009.  The F6E will be a 5 seater sedan with a top speed of 100 mph, range of 186 miles per charge, and expected battery lifetime of 2,000 cycles, or 373,000 miles.

The company is following this up with the impressive F3DM, which will be smaller, less expensive (selling for around $14,000 in China), and the company claims will have up to a 100 mile range in electric-only mode.  The F6DM styling is being compared to a Toyota Camry, while the F3DM (pictured above) is similar to a Corolla.

Currently BYD plans to sell the cars exclusively in China, expanding sales to Europe in 2-3 years.  However, Portland is trying to entice the company to bring the cars to the United States.

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