China's BYD first with plug-in technology

Chinese manufacturer BYD Automobile has revealed that it will start mass producing rechargeable plug-in electric cars next year despite industry giants Toyota and GM admitting they’re still several years away from doing the same. After four years of research and development BYD believe it has finally overcome cost difficulties associated with the technology by using cheaper raw materials.
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ceric - 10/9/2007 12:13:14 PM

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You can't believe in any news reported in China.
There is no free press there. Any news is propaganda.

1970toyotamarc - 10/9/2007 12:27:27 PM

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iron batteries that charge in ten minutes,. Boy it's a gonna be a banner day on autospies. where are you guys getting these things? (i know you're just posting from other sites and "news" sources, but maybe some editorializing is in order. you certainly editorialize every time Toyota or Lexus makes a bold claim.)

topneuro - 10/10/2007 12:41:27 AM

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Subaru has the R1e and the R2e, 100% electric plug-in car since 2003.
Some used by the Tokio Electric Company since 2006.
Four passenger vehicle, recent battery upgrade has extended full charger range to 125 miles.

bobus - 10/10/2007 3:30:35 AM

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Can BYD spell 'fire' or 'explosion'? Guess not......