The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD will sell the BYD e6 electric car in the United States, but only to fleet buyers (basically people that buy many cars per order). BYD sold 1,700 plug-in vehicles last year. It fell short of its sales expectations and its share value dropped by … [continued]
Some more top electric car news from the past week or so: Bikes Copenhagenize Index 2013 — Bicycle-Friendly Cities Milan’s Design Week Shows Italian Ebike — Cykno New Bike-Friendly Cities — Texas Instruments, The World Bank Group, & More EVs Two BYD Manufacturing Facilities Launched In Lancaster Mission Motors Teases … [continued]
Not enough EV & bike news for you this week? Here’s a bit more: EVs & Hybrids Nissan Leaf Has Its 2nd-Best Sales Month, Volt Declines Volvo Completes Flywheel Hybrid Tests BYD Going 100% Electric & Hybrid To Save Company Federal Government To Double Hybrid Fleet Video: Rear-Wheel Drive Electric … [continued]
Haven’t had enough electric vehicle (EV) news lately? Check out these 10 EV stories below. 1. Toyota has unveiled the ME.WE concept EV. It’s a cute little car, reminiscent of a Mini Cooper, in my opinion. Its floors and horizontal surfaces are made of bamboo, an interesting twist that I imagine could … [continued]
Here’s some more electric vehicle (and hybrid) news from around: Tesla’s Texas Dealership Battle New Research Sheds Light On The Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries 300,000 Kilometers & 3 Years Later, BYD e6 Taxis Lose Just 5% Of Range Peugeot Launching 100% Electric Version Of Its Super-Popular ‘Partner’ Van Video: Chris … [continued]
This post first appeared on Renew Economy by Giles Parkinson BYD, a Chinese electric car manufacturer backed by Warren Buffett, has decided to enter the energy storage market in Australia, saying there is large potential for the technology in Australian homes. BYD has signed a distribution agreement with Australian company … [continued]
China’s latest electric vehicle subsidy program recently ended, back in December, but now it looks like a new program to replace is already on the fast track to approval. BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu was quoted as saying that a new program could be implemented as soon as April. Details of … [continued]
China car maker BYD is set to provide 46 of its e6 electric vehicles (EVs) to Bogotá, Colombia’s taxi fleet, making it the first South American all-EV fleet. according to Green Autoblog. Meanwhile, three other e6 EVs will go to the Bogotá Technology, Science and Innovation administration, as all 49 cars … [continued]
The company Greentomatocars signed a memorandum of understanding to supply 50 electric taxi vehicles from the manufacturer BYD to London. According to the mayor of London, Boris Johnson: “Every year [London’s] fleet is getting cleaner, making our city an even more attractive place to live, work and visit. Encouraging many more electric vehicles is a key part … [continued]
Uruguay, along with Chinese automobile manufacturer BYD, CTS Auto S.A., and Buquebus, have signed a contract to bring electric buses to the South American country. The electric busses are expected to arrive by the end of 2012. The Uruguayan government is targeting to have over 500+ electric buses on … [continued]
