Etiqueta: fire

On EV sales, a clean energy lobbying blitz, and fusion

What we found mostly supports the auto makers claims, with a few caveats.

BYD’s new battery and charging system, which it calls the Super e-Platform, could provide 470 km of range in 5 minutes in tests on its new Han L sedan

BYD's supercharging technology, if true, will deliver a range that rivals the distance many drivers cover in a full day, effectively eliminating the need for

India's Olectra has ordered over 2000 more electric bus chassis from BYD. They will all use BYD's proven Blade battery technology.

BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, reported record-breaking global sales in February 2025, continuing its rapid expansion in the EV market. The company sold 322,846 vehicles worldwide, an 8.9% increase from January. The most significant growth came from exports, which rose 187.8% year-over-year to 67,025 units, reflecting the company’s increasing presence in international markets. […]

BYD faces delays in Korea's EV market due to subsidy requirements, leading to consumer complaints.

There's been a lot of hype in the press about solid state batteries, but few actually understand that these batteries run off the exact same lithium. The difference is in the electrolyte, and it might not be enough of a difference to defeat a new player in the field: graphene.

BYD Korea is currently in talks with its headquarters in China regarding the potential sale of hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) in the Korean market. This move is aimed at appealing to middle-aged consumers who hold more conservative views toward fully electric vehicles, according to Cho In-chul, the managing director of passenger vehicles at the company.