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Monday, January 14, 2008
Chinese car manufacturer BYD shows off plug-in electric hybrid
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It looks like the hybrid electric vehicle BYD Automotive announced last October is as real as any of the concept cars that GM or Toyota are talking about. According to the excellent GM-Volt Chevy Volt concept car site, BYD is exhibiting a cut-away version of its F6DM sedan at the Detroit Autoshow and says yes, their “iron battery” is lithium iron phosphate. (A123, supplier to GM of one of the battery types being evaluated for the Volt, uses lithium ion nanophosphate technology.)
The (pre-production) specs for the car include a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery pack capable of 60 miles of electric-vehicle range and 120 kW of peak power. After 60 miles the car’s internal-combustion engine (ICE) takes over and powers the wheels – a different approach from the Chevy Volt where the ICE never powers the wheels directly but only through charging the battery. BYD says the battery pack and power train combined cost about $6,000 (USD). Will it ever be sold in the US? BYD would sure like to, but delays including passing US regulations and lining up dealerships will push any US sales out 3-5 years.
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Reader Comments
at 1/18/2008 7:56:23 AM, EV said:
Dear Chinese Please help us with our 'Push & Brake Trailer' to assist cars not equipped as hybrids. Contact Charles or Mark at Silacon 612-414-2163
at 1/22/2008 5:16:30 PM, Rbyrn said:
The Chinese haven't figured out how to copy crumple zones or safety features good enough to pass even the lessor US safety standards of wiping windshields.
at 2/5/2008 1:12:42 PM, Tim said:
Does it come with lead paint?
at 2/5/2008 9:42:44 PM, Gill said:
ComEd just shut-off my power! Can you charge the batteries on the hybrid before shipping?
at 3/12/2008 3:47:31 AM, Jyoti said:
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at 3/12/2008 3:22:07 PM, jim said:
You can get them in any color as long as it is red. I'll stick with my bicycle, thanks.
at 5/15/2008 12:31:55 PM, Electric said:
Do NOT underestimate China's capabilities!
at 6/4/2008 5:43:02 AM, Jyoti said:
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at 6/5/2008 2:47:01 PM, David said:
The new USA-built Aptera plug-in and hybrid cars beat the proposed "Volt" cars by many miles. How's about 300 mpg? Can you believe 120 mile range and 85 mph for the plug-in versions? They are real. Suggest you visit: www.aptera.com for details and place your order.
at 6/17/2008 5:33:25 PM, frostyflake said:
In several months we will be seeing some of the most advanced electric vehicles in use at the 2008 games in Beijing. The Chinese are not fooling around they are there to put on a good face for the world to see.
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