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Detroit 2009: BYD e6 is world's first production dual-mode plug-in hybrid crossover
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Hybrids/Alternative, China, Green, Crossovers/CUVs Click above for high-res gallery of the BYD e6 crossover The "BYD" in BYD Autos stands for Build Your Dreams, and this Chinese company is dreaming As we told you last month, all of these impressive developments have been made possible with the help of a $230 million investment from Warren Buffet. Much like the upcoming Chevy Volt, the BYD F3DM and F6DM sedans and the e6 vaniet rely on an electric motor and an on-board battery pack to provide motive force for the first 60 miles, after which a normal gasoline-powered engine kicks in to keep the party going. The e6 features BYD's "Fe" battery which receive a 50% recharged in a claimed ten minutes. Granted, the remaining 50% requires another hour or so, but half a charge is good for about 125 miles, which should ease customers' range anxiety. The e6 has a simple but pleasant shape and adequate room inside, so if the price is right, it could attract a broad demographic of buyers -- and that's what BYD is counting on. Check the e6's press release is after the jump. Live photos copyright (C)2009 Frank Filipponio / Weblogs, Inc. Continue reading Detroit 2009: BYD e6 is world's first production dual-mode plug-in hybrid crossover Detroit 2009: BYD e6 is world's first production dual-mode plug-in hybrid crossover originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر... |
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