May 29, 2024 04:22 AM
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BYD Shows Off New Hybrid Powertrain Capable of Ultra-Long Drive
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Shenzhen-based BYD has upended the Chinese car market with widespread price cuts, at some expense to profitability
(Bloomberg) — BYD Co. Ltd. unveiled a hybrid powertrain that enables a car to travel more than 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) without recharging or refueling.
The upgrade, unveiled at an event live streamed from China on Tuesday, means some of BYD’s dual-mode plug-in electric hybrid cars can manage the equivalent of New York to Miami, or Munich to Madrid, on a single charge and full tank.
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