Chinese Automaker BYD Launches Plug-in Hybrid Car
As promised, Chinese automaker launched their first plug-in hybrid car , the F3DM (F3 Dual Mode) in Shenzhen, China. It can run up to 62 mi...
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As promised, Chinese automaker launched their first plug-in hybrid car, the F3DM (F3 Dual Mode) in Shenzhen, China. It can run up to 62 miles on electric power, then switches over to running on the gas engine. It takes nine hours to recharge using a normal outlet.
And all this for just $22,000 (149,800 yuan). The car will be the first commercialized (according to BYD) plug-in hybrid and is in direct competition with projects like the Chevy Volt from GM and the plug-in Prius being developed by Toyota.
Source: China battery company launches plug-in hybrid car | detnews.com | The Detroit News
The problem is it's unknown what kind of standards have been met with the production of the F3DM. We'll know more if or when BYD begins exporting the F3DM to other countries, including the US. BYD has said they wish to start exporting to the US by the end of 2009, beginning of 2010.
BYD is receiving compensation from the Chinese government, and local authorities have pledged to buy the F3DM in order to further support their efforts.
And all this for just $22,000 (149,800 yuan). The car will be the first commercialized (according to BYD) plug-in hybrid and is in direct competition with projects like the Chevy Volt from GM and the plug-in Prius being developed by Toyota.
Source: China battery company launches plug-in hybrid car | detnews.com | The Detroit News
The problem is it's unknown what kind of standards have been met with the production of the F3DM. We'll know more if or when BYD begins exporting the F3DM to other countries, including the US. BYD has said they wish to start exporting to the US by the end of 2009, beginning of 2010.
BYD is receiving compensation from the Chinese government, and local authorities have pledged to buy the F3DM in order to further support their efforts.
