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Why weakening the ZEV Mandate risks making us forget why we went electric in the first place

With ministers reportedly considering relaxing EV sales targets, The Independent’s EV Editor Steve Fowler can’t help but wonder whether many people – including the Government – have forgotten the most important reason Britain started switching to electric cars.

The Independent UK

At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets

Chinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new markets. This move comes as sales in China are slowing down. Brands like BYD and Zeekr are challenging established Japanese manufacturers. The Hong Kong auto show highlights these global ambitions. Chinese automakers…

The Economic Times

BYD denies its EV caused house fire

Rever Automotive, the distributor of BYD cars in Thailand, said on Wednesday that a house fire did not result from its electric vehicle but from external factors including a charging system at the house.

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BYD wants to become the world’s largest automaker. Stella Li is taking that pitch on the road

Stella Li has driven BYD’s rapid transformation into the world’s largest EV maker, spearheading its global expansion across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Fortune

China Sees Red As US Tags BYD, Baidu And Alibaba In 'Military List'

The Pentagon had added several non-state-backed Chinese companies, including electric vehicle maker BYD, and technology firms Alibaba and Baidu to its military list, aimed at identifying companies which the US administration views as having links to the Chinese military.

International Business Times

China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies

China says it firmly opposes the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of military-linked companies

The Independent UK

BYD's New Hybrid Hatchback Could Supercharge Its European Takeover

The Dolphin G DM-i PHEV is BYD's first car designed for Europe and made in Europe.

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BYD Says It Will Be The World's Largest Automaker In 5 Years. The Pentagon Is Nervous

Washington has picked a fight against BYD just as the Chinese automaker vows to become the largest car company in the next five years.

InsideEVs

Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD Flagged as 'Chinese Military Company' by Pentagon Over Security Concerns

The US has controversially added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to a list of Chinese military companies, sparking tensions and prompting the firms to challenge the designation.

International Business Times UK

I’ve driven the BYD Dolphin G DM-i and I think it’s the best Chinese car yet

BYD’s clever new plug-in hybrid supermini is roomy, smooth, packed with luxury car kit and could be sensational value if the monthly payments work

The Independent UK

China’s BYD boss says no to UK factory as British energy is ‘too expensive’

Chinese car giant won’t build cars in Britain due to high energy costs, despite the UK being its largest European market

The Independent UK

BYD Is Bringing Thousands Of 5-Minute EV Chargers To Europe—And Canada Is Next

BYD’s Flash Chargers can deliver up to 1,500 kilowatts of power to cars fitted with its latest Blade Battery.

InsideEVs

I’ve witnessed BYD fully charge its Denza Z9 GT in under 10 minutes, and it’s going to change how people view EVs

Five-minute EV ‘Flash charging’ is coming to the UK and Europe this year, promising ultra-rapid top-ups at a surprisingly low price

TechRadar

Tech Brief (June 10): China Targets 10,000 Humanoid Robots in Commercial Use by End-2026

Chinese tech insiders cash out after AI stock rally, Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Nio to Chinese military-linked list

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Who pays when a self-driving car crashes? BYD’s answer could change the industry

DRIVESMART: BYD has become the first major car maker to offer damage cover for accidents involving its self-driving technology in China. It has reignited the debate over who is responsible when an autonomous car crashes, writes EV editor Steve Fowler

The Guardian - UK

China’s BYD aims to be world’s biggest car firm within five years

EV maker aims to overtake Toyota, as it plans to spend £1.8bn to build five-minute flash chargers in Europe

The Independent UK

China car exports jump 73% in May as high fuel prices raise interest in EVs

China has reported its passenger car exports jumped 73% in May to around 809,000 vehicles

The Economic Times

BYD to launch its hybrid SUV based on DM-i Hybrid tech with driving range of more than 1,200km in India: Check details

BYD India is set to launch its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Seal U, later this year, featuring the company's electric-first DM-i technology. This innovative platform promises a combined driving range exceeding 1,200 kilometers, aiming to ease consumer transition to electric mobility. The company sees strong EV demand, boosted by…

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US puts Alibaba, BYD and Baidu on Chinese military blacklist

The Pentagon has added 188 Chinese companies to its military blacklist — its biggest ever expansion — in a move that targets household names far beyond the defence sector.

The Guardian - UK

BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says

Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countries

AAP

US labels Alibaba and BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added Chinese businesses including tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu to its list of Chinese military firms.

The Times of India

The Pentagon on Monday reinstated and expanded a list of Chinese companies it accuses of supporting China's military, naming major firms including Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc., Tencent Holdings and electric vehicle maker BYD Co. The move is likely to add further strain to already tense US-China relations.

The Economic Times

US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military

The U.S. has updated its list of Chinese companies aiding Beijing's military, adding tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, alongside chipmakers CXMT and YMTC. This move, superseding a 2025 list, could heighten U.S.-China tensions and impact firms through future contracting restrictions.

The Economic Times

Alibaba, BYD, Baidu are helping China military - Pentagon makes shocking claims

US-China relations: Pentagon's update on Monday comes months after it briefly released -- then withdrew -- an earlier version of the list without explanation.

The Independent UK

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of Chinese military companies

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