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BYD innovates on the streets of Shenzhen

published: 2010-05-28 14:23
Ten electric taxies made by BYD Co are now running on the streets of Shenzhen, China. BYD e6 follows the design of the crossover. It is a 5-seater purely electric car with an acceleration of 0 to 100 kph in 10 seconds. Its top sp...  more

Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG

published: 2010-05-27 14:17
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc. has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG), reflecting Toyota involvement with environmental awareness.  The...  more

BYD E6 Electric Taxi Fleet Takes to the Roads in China

published: 2010-05-27 14:14
Just a few days ago, BYD launched 40 E6 taxis in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. These vehicles are believed to be the first electric taxis to take to the roads in China. They may just be some lowly taxis, but it's a start towards r...  more

Daimler bonds with BYD for Chinese-market electric car

published: 2010-05-25 14:58
Daimler looks to be bolstering its presence in the electric vehicle sweepstakes with a newly announced deal with China's BYD to develop EVs for the booming Chinese market. According to Dieter Zetsche, Daimler chairman and head of ...  more

Toyota Stages Sustainable Mobility Seminar

published: 2010-05-25 14:54
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) stages the “2010 Toyota Sustainable Mobility Seminar” featuring presentations and panel discussions from global experts in energy, science and economics, exploring the future of mobility. “O...  more