BYD F6DM
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The BYD F6DM is a planned plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan. A planned fully electric version was called F6e. The manufacturer, Chinese automaker BYD Auto
, is owned by BYD Company Limited, China's largest mobile phone battery maker. The car is most likely never going to be built, with BYD currently focusing their efforts on the smaller F3DM
, the all-electric e6
, and the hybrid SUV S8DM.
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Based on the BYD F6
, the F6DM uses lithium iron phosphate battery
, a type of li-ion battery under trade name "Ferrous", that can be recharged to 70 percent of capacity in 10 minutes. Iron-Phosphate Lithium-Ion batteries are claimed to be much safer than Cobalt-Oxide Lithium-Ion batteries, which have a history of causing fires in consumer electronic devices.
BYD claims that a test model can travel 100 kilometres (62 mi) on electric power before the gasoline engine will be needed, and that the battery can be fully recharged from an outlet in nine hours.
, a Berkshire Hathaway
subsidiary and shareholder in BYD, is discussing with BYD Auto
how to set up a U.S. dealer network for the F6DM.
BYD Auto
BYD Automobile Co Ltd is a Chinese automobile manufacturer based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province...
, is owned by BYD Company Limited, China's largest mobile phone battery maker. The car is most likely never going to be built, with BYD currently focusing their efforts on the smaller F3DM
BYD F3DM
The BYD F3DM is a plug-in hybrid compact sedan manufactured by BYD Auto with an all-electric range of and a hybrid electric powertrain that can extend the range an additional . The F3DM is the world's first mass produced plug-in hybrid automobile and went on sale to government agencies and...
, the all-electric e6
BYD e6
BYD e6 is an all-electric crossover car manufactured by BYD Auto with a range of according to the carmaker. Field testing began in China in May 2010 with 40 units operating as taxis in the city of Shenzhen...
, and the hybrid SUV S8DM.
History
The F6DM was introduced at the 2008 North American International Auto ShowNorth American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center, usually in January. It is among the largest auto shows in North America.-History:...
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Based on the BYD F6
BYD F6
The BYD F6 is a midsize sedan produced by the Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto. It has two engine/transmission options; a 2.0 liter manual or a 2.4 liter automatic, with both engines of Mitsubishi designs....
, the F6DM uses lithium iron phosphate battery
Lithium iron phosphate battery
The lithium iron phosphate battery, also called LFP battery, is a type of rechargeable battery, specifically a lithium-ion battery, which uses LiFePO4 as a cathode material.-History:...
, a type of li-ion battery under trade name "Ferrous", that can be recharged to 70 percent of capacity in 10 minutes. Iron-Phosphate Lithium-Ion batteries are claimed to be much safer than Cobalt-Oxide Lithium-Ion batteries, which have a history of causing fires in consumer electronic devices.
BYD claims that a test model can travel 100 kilometres (62 mi) on electric power before the gasoline engine will be needed, and that the battery can be fully recharged from an outlet in nine hours.
USA
MidAmerican EnergyMidAmerican Energy
MidAmerican Energy may refer to one of the following:*MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, a holding company controlled by Berkshire Hathaway*MidAmerican Energy Company, an energy company and subsidiary of MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company...
, a Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, that oversees and manages a number of subsidiary companies. The company averaged an annual growth in book value of 20.3% to its shareholders for the last 44 years,...
subsidiary and shareholder in BYD, is discussing with BYD Auto
BYD Auto
BYD Automobile Co Ltd is a Chinese automobile manufacturer based in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province...
how to set up a U.S. dealer network for the F6DM.