Etiqueta: Weekly

Dongfeng’s Mach 1.5T hybrid engine reaches 48.09% thermal efficiency, first in Chinese hybrid market.

Recent regulatory filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reveal that BYD will use its new TZ200XYAT 240 kW (322 hp) motor in a wide range of mainstream vehicles. While we do not have too many details yet, this motor is being used for RWD 800 V architecture vehicles, signifying an architecture upgrade for some models and a shift in primary drive axle for others. As the vehicles are also losing weight while adding power, some on Chinese social media predict that this motor will be a scaled down version of the surprisingly compact, high-speed motor in the Han L. If that is the case, performance will depend largely on gearing and tuning.

Sales of plug in vehicles remain steady at about 15% (PHEVs and BEVs) for November in the Australian Market.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Tesla sales have dropped in some markets this year, dropped even more in other markets, and risen in a few. At times, the UK has been one of Tesla’s bright spots. However, the trend lately has been downward again, and ... [continued]

Hantek unveils world-first one-piece aluminum frame installed on BYD Yangwang U8L, enhancing rigidity, torsional stiffness, and safety.

Spy images show double-cab layout and smaller cargo bed, suggesting value-oriented design.

BYD launches plug-in hybrid SUV Sealion 6 in Japan, priced at USD 26,700

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BYD’s having mixed results with plugin passenger vehicle sales lately, with plugin hybrids dropping while full electrics (BEVs) continue to rise. In the commercial vehicle sector, there’s a little bit of an up-and-down matter in one segment, but the overall ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BYD had another mixed result in November 2025 compared to November 2024. Full electric vehicles were up solidly (+19.9%), but plugin hybrids were down slightly more (-22.4%). Overall, that meant BYD’s plugin vehicle sales were down slightly (-5.8%) It’s a ... [continued]

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. If you are not aware of Chinese battery technical leadership, it is probably time to take notice. As of 2025, CATL and BYD have over 50% of the world’s EV battery market share. From January to September, they accounted for ... [continued]