- BYD F6DM
Infobox Automobile
name = BYD F6DM (F6e)
manufacturer =BYD Auto
parent_company =
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production = 2008
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predecessor =
successor =
class =plug-in hybrid sedan
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wheelbase = Auto mm|2740|1
length = Auto mm|4846|1
width = Auto mm|1822|1
height = Auto mm|1465|1
weight =
fuel_capacity =
electric_range = 60 miles
related =BYD F6 BYD F3DM Honda Accord Fact|date=August 2008
designer =The BYD F6DM is a planned
plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan announced for production in the second half of 2008. The fully electric version is named F6e. The manufacturer, Chinese automakerBYD Auto , is owned by BYD Company Limited, China's largest mobile phone battery maker.The F6DM was introduced at the 2008
North American International Auto Show .Based on the
BYD F6 , the F6DM useslithium iron phosphate battery , a type ofli-ion battery under trade name "Ferrous" [ [http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/news,view.spy?artid=93576 Detroit 2008: BYD targets the hybrid market (video) - Automotive news and opinions - Auto123.com - Canadian automotive network ] ] , that can be recharged to 70 percent of capacity in 10 minutes.Edmunds (15 October 2007 ) [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=123027 "Detroit Show Preview: BYD's New Plug-in Hybrid on Sale Next Year"] "Edmunds Inside Line" retrieved26 October 2007 ]BYD claims that a test model can travel 60 miles on electric power before the gasoline engine will be needed, and that the battery can be fully recharged from an outlet in nine hours. [BusinessWeek, January 21, 2008]
USA
MidAmerican Energy is discussing withBYD how to set up a U.S. dealer network for theF6DM [http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/sep2008/gb20080929_875227.htm?chan=rss_topEmailedStories_ssi_5] .See also
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BYD F3DM References
External links
* [http://www.byd.com/news/newsmore.asp?id=24&show=media China's Plucky Plug-In Hybrid - www.byd.com]
* [http://www.futurecars.com/reviews/byd-f6dm-sedan.html BYD F6 Sedan Review - FutureCars.com]
* [http://jalopnik.com/344737/detroit-auto-show-byd-wants-to-build-your-dreams-if-your-dream-is-a-ferrous-battery+powered-honda-accord Detroit Auto Show: Build Your Dreams - jalopnik.com]
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