Daimler and BYD to Unveil Electric Vehicle Prototype in China in 2012

11.23.2011

A commercial partnership between Daimler and BYD Company Limited expects to unveil a future electric vehicle concept during the 12th Auto China in Beijing next April. The fully electric vehicle’s initial prototype is currently in progress with the target objective scheduled to be launched in 2013 and the prototype expected to be running by springtime 2012. The joint venture optimizes BYD’s expertise in lithium battery technology with Daimler’s electric vehicle architecture and safety.