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Green Car Congress: BYD Auto Introduces Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle in Detroit; On Sale This Year in China
BYD announce that adding the 60 mile EV range to a standard gasoline only vehicle adds about $6,000 to the cost of the car, according to the article.
Key points:
- 60 mile EV range
- Lithium iron phosphate (for inherent safety)
- 120,000 mile battery life
- 50% recharge in 10 minutes
- 1 litre, 50 kW gasoline engine takes over after battery
- HEV mode remains after battery depleted
- Anticipate selling this model in USA in 3-5 years
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Low cost Plug-in hybrid, 60-mile EV range, lithium-ion, on sale this year!
Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by clett, Jan 15, 2008.