Etiqueta: fire

We covered 4,550 km in a two week family trip in our EV. It turns out that in an Atto 3, zero per cent charge on the battery means zero per cent. But it was the only black spot.

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The bolts inside the motor controller of some of the cars may not be locked properly, which in extreme cases may lead to smoke and fire.

BYD recalls 6,843 Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5 plug-in hybrid off-road SUVs due to fire risk in China. This model will sell overseas as Denza B5.

BYD is cranking up sales in Europe led by the Dolphin, but this little hatchback from China’s motorway range might be eclipsed by the competition.

China's booming EV market tips the scales as Tesla fights to keep its crown against BYD's relentless rise.

China EV sales are growing, but Tesla-BYD discount wars threaten smaller players. Li Auto, XPeng and Zeekr reported record December sales.

BYD refutes claims of "slavery-like" conditions at its Brazilian factory site, citing misunderstandings and vowing stricter oversight of contractors.

China's Jinjiang Group is in the spotlight after Brazil's labour authorities said workers at a factory it is building for electric vehicle maker BYD were victims of human trafficking working in "slavery-like conditions". Jinjiang has rejected the claim about workers in slavery-like conditions and not responded to a request for comment on the trafficking allegation. China's foreign ministry said it is communication with Brazil and that China requires Chinese companies to operate in compliance with the law.

China's Jinjiang Group is in the spotlight after Brazil's labour authorities said workers at a factory it is building for electric vehicle maker BYD were victims of human trafficking working in...