U.S. & Chinese Leaders Go Electric at 2015 Climate Leaders Summit
Sep 17, 2015
BYD Electric Buses used at U.S-China Climate Leaders Summit LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2015 -- 400 of the most important leaders in the free world gathered in Los Angeles this week to collaborate on strategies to improve global stewardship and battle man-made factors effecting climate change. ... Continue reading
BYD Motors Wins America's Largest Electric Bus Order
Sep 4, 2015
Electric Bus leader wins 10 of 12 vehicle categories in 800 bus RFP OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 4, 2015 -- California's BYD Motors has been awarded what industry commentators are calling a "dominant" win in the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Heavy Duty Bus RFP that closed in August. The contract allows ... Continue reading
China's BYD EV's To Cuba For Projected Tourist Boom
Jul 3, 2015
With Biggest Order in Cuba, BYD Leads Countryâs New Tourism Wave Havana - Cuba, as a gate to the Gulf of Mexico, always bustles with tourism. Recent news from this island country is that it plans to purchase a fleet of fuel cars to support its tourism business development, and place an order for its first 719 vehi ... Continue reading
London England's Iconic Double-Decker Buses to go Electric
Jul 3, 2015
London, England selects BYD as builder of next generation double-decker bus LONDON -- July 2, 2015: One of the world's most recognized transportation systems, TFL (Transportation for London), known for their iconic red, double-decker buses, has contracted for the manufacture of a brand new, battery electric replacement ... Continue reading
BYD Unveils World's Largest Battery Electric Vehicle
Oct 15, 2014
HOUSTON--BYD Motors kicked off the 2014 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Expo in Houston this week with a new product-unveiling ceremony and over 300 in attendance. The ceremony began with an invitation to attendees to âthrow off the shackles of a single-fueled system â an electric platform i ... Continue reading
BYD Company Announces First Factory in Brazil
Jul 15, 2014
The city of Campinas (in the Sao Paulo region of Brazil) has been selected as the home to the BYDâs newest factory creating ~450 new local jobs. Executives from Campinas City Hall and BYD Company Ltd. this week announced the opening of the companyâs first South American manufacturing facility. The factory is ... Continue reading
Brazilian Transit Operator has started pilot testing a pure-electric transit bus from BYD
Jun 9, 2014
-Brazilian Transit Operator Via Agile and Piracicabaâs Transit Authority Semuttran have started pilot testing with a pure-electric transit bus from BYD Company Ltd. The purpose of the evaluation is to find ways to reduce transportation costs and unnecessary emissions in and around the city of Piracicaba. âPil ... Continue reading
BYD Receives Record Bus & Taxi Order
May 9, 2014
BYD Company Ltd. has received a record-setting order for their new energy vehicles. Situated in east China along the Qiantang River lies Hangzhou, a place commonly referred to as one of Chinaâs most beautiful cities. In response to Chinaâs deteriorating air quality and ecological environment, Hangzhouâs ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2014
In a historic event attended by State of California Governor Jerry Brown, BYD unveiled the first California-made, all-electric, long-range, 40-foot rapid transit bus. The ceremony was held today in Lancaster, California, at BYDâs first ever electric bus factory in the United States, which has created more than 60 ... Continue reading
BYD Motors to showcase first ever American made long-range electric bus
Apr 28, 2014
--BYD Motors Inc.: WHO: Governor of California Jerry Brown Mayor R. Rex Parris â Mayor of Lancaster, California Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich â Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Bill Allen â President and Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Lanny Da ... Continue reading
Tang, all-wheel-drive SUV part of BYD's Green Mobility meeting new 5-4-2 initiative
Apr 28, 2014
The Beijing Auto Show opened this last week to record crowds and by most accounts has met all expectations. BYD Auto Ltd. captured many of the media headlines with a number of new products cementing their place as Chinaâs leading New Energy Vehicle manufacturer. âIn the future, all BYD cars will be able to re ... Continue reading
BYD will announce G5, Tang and ’542 Technology’ at Beijing Auto Show
Apr 19, 2014
The 13th Beijing International Automobile Exhibition, 2014 is fast approaching. At its press conference at 11am on 20th April on the stand No E301, BYD will unveil a new compact sedan âG5′ and the revolutionary plug-in hybrid electric SUV âTangâ. In addition, BYD will release the world exclusive â ... Continue reading
First Long Range, Zero-Emissions, All-Electric Bus Approved for Sales in Canada
Apr 18, 2014
The BYD Electric Transit Bus, making news across North America, is now approved for sale and operations in Canada after earning the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) Certification and being placed on the âVehicle Manufacturers Registryâ with Transport Canada. Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2014
BYDâs second-generation Dual-Mode, Plug-in Hybrid Electric sedan, the QIN (pronounced âcheenâ), has set a second record month of sales in February. Trends in March now make it âChinaâs Best-Selling Electric Vehicleâ according to Chinaâs National Passenger Car Association. âthe ne ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2014
BYD is pleased that the decision by the Labor Commissioner Hearing Officer resulted in a reduction by almost two thirds - from $99,245 to $37,803 - in the fines assessed against BYD for good faith technical errors (such as allowing several workers one 20 minute break so they could have breakfast together rather than tw ... Continue reading
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