Tag Archives: byd

Chinese BYD to Build Hungarian EV Factory

Posted on 22 December 2023 by Ken Zino

Hungary is an essential transportation hub and has a rich history of expertise in the automotive industry, according to BYD. With a mature infrastructure and a well-established industrial foundation, Hungary has been chosen by several premium European manufacturers as a production location for passenger cars. “This further supports BYD’s decision to make Hungary the center of European production operations,” the company said. However, there is an ongoing dispute about whether Hungary can maintain its status as an EU member, which could hurt BYD’s plans to have 10% of the market. Continue reading →

Posted in electric vehicles, environment, global warming, manufacturing, milestones, news analysis | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BYD builds its 5 millionth EV in China

Posted on 15 August 2023 by Ken Zino

BYD in Shenzhen, China has built its 5 millionth new energy vehicle – a DENZA N7 – on 9 August 2023 causing it to become the first automaker in the world to achieve this milestone. BYD* spent 13 years producing … Continue reading →

Posted in connected vehicles, electric vehicles, environment, milestones, mobility company, transportation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BYD Toyota EV Technology Company Debuts bZ3 EV in China

Posted on 24 October 2022 by Ken Zino

It’s a risky strategy that has proven successful so far, but doing business with totalitarian governments can cause disastrous consequences as Putin’s war on Ukraine demonstrated  for European  companies doing business in the region. Continue reading →

Posted in electric vehicles, manufacturing, marketing, new vehicle, news analysis | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

27 Electric Trucks Coming to SoCal Freight and Rail Yards

Posted on 11 March 2017 by Ken Zino

Exposure to diesel exhaust, of course, can lead to serious health conditions like asthma and respiratory illnesses and can worsen existing heart and lung disease, especially in children and the elderly. These conditions can result in increased numbers of emergency room visits, hospital admissions, absences from work and school, and premature deaths. It also produces ground level ozone, a contributor to Global Warming. Continue reading →

Posted in alternative fuels, electric vehicles, environment, fuel economy or emissions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BYD has New Grid Linked Energy Generation/Storage Gear

Posted on 16 September 2016 by Ken Zino

BYD, of course, operates several high-tech sectors including high-efficiency automobiles, electrified public transportation, environmentally-friendly energy storage, affordable solar power and information technology and original design manufacturing services. Continue reading →

Posted in auto news | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Diesel Coffin Nails – EVs to Takeover in SoCal Freight Yards

Posted on 13 June 2016 by Ken Zino

The State of California is giving $9 million to San Bernardino Associated Governments, aka SANBAG, to buy 27 electric trucks to replace diesel-powered, heavy-duty tractors used in rail yards and large-scale freight distribution centers. During the two-year duration of what’s … Continue reading →

Posted in electric vehicles, environment | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

BYD Electric Cab Fire and Three Fatalities not Battery’s Fault

Posted on 7 August 2012 by Ken Zino

An investigation by the Shenzhen government into an accident and fire between a BYD EV and a Nissan sports car that killed three people in May concludes that the battery pack was not at fault, according to a BYD filing with the Shenzhen stock exchange.

A Nissan GT-R traveling at 242km/h – 150 mph – hit a BYD e6 taxi traveling in the same direction at 81km/h. The first impact sent the cab careening out of control, which then resulted in a second impact into a roadside tree, whereupon the e6 completely burned. The cab driver and two passengers perished. Continue reading →

Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, electric vehicles, news analysis, safety | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Windsor, Canada to Buy Chinese BYD Electric Buses

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Ken Zino

The agreement also opens talks to bring manufacturing of BYD buses to the Ontario region in the near future. BYD has delivered over 300 all-electric buses worldwide and has orders for over 1300 more in 2012, making it apparently the largest electric bus manufacturer in the world. Continue reading →

Posted in alternative fuels, auto news, electric vehicles, milestones | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment