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New BYD Hybrid Can Drive Non-Stop for More Than 2,000 Kilometers

Dual-mode plug-in electric hybrid can manage New York to Miami
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BYD has unveiled a new hybrid powertrain capable of traveling more than 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) without recharging or refueling. Bloomberg’s Craig Trudell reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Danny Lee

May 28, 2024 at 12:56 PM UTC

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May 29, 2024 at 2:54 AM UTC

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BYD Co. unveiled a new hybrid powertrain capable of traveling more than 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) without recharging or refueling, intensifying the EV transition competition with the likes of Toyota Motor Corp. and Volkswagen AG.

The upgraded tech, which aims to put more distance between BYD and its rivals, will be launched in two sedans immediately that cost under 100,000 yuan ($13,800), the automaker said at an event live-streamed Tuesday evening from China.