BYD big events in 2008

1. BYD production base Phase I finished, F6 launched at the end of Feb.

2. BYD anounced to return A share market to raise 2.4 billion RMB.

3. BYD F0 launched with pricing $5, 420 – 5, 980.

4. Warren Buffett staked in BYD and gun for Electric Vehicle business.

5. BYD F6 Fortune launched with pricing $11, 730 – 23, 460.

6. October sales status in China: BYD up to No.1.

7. First plug-in hybrid car in the world: BYD F3DM launched.

source: che168

BYD F3DM highlight Detroit auto show

As one of several Chinese automakers hoping to break into the U.S. market, BYD may use the F3DM (for Dual Mode) as part of its opening salvo. BYD and Brilliance will have main floor exhibit space at Cobo Center for the 2009 Detroit auto show. To exhibit cars on the main floor is the first time for Chinese automakers, and F3DM is the first Chinese-made plug-in hybrid electric car.

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