Daimler hedges EV bets with BYD joint venture

Last week, Daimler announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) with battery and auto maker BYD, named Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology. The two companies are investing a combined $88 million into the development of a new electric vehicle (EV) that is targeted for the Chinese market; the propo...

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