Following on the heels of the F3DM hybrid's introduction, BYD's new E6 pure electric car has made its official debut in Shenzhen, Today Morning Express reported today. This date is helping usher Shenzhen into the age of pure electric vehicles. According to the press conference held by BYD for the new car yesterday, the E6 (pictured), created in association with Daimler, was especially created with Shenzhen drivers in mind. According to the manufacturer's Vice President Lian Yubo, the BYD E6 possesses several examples of world-class technology, including intelligent keyless entry, voice recognition navigation system, on-board digital television, rear-view reverse camera and other accessories.

Automotive Europe Corporation says is has been appointed as the official distributor of BYD brand models for Poland. Additionally, it will also act as the sole BYD distributor for Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Automotive Europe Corporation (AEC), headed by Dariusz Wysocki since May 1, is set to bring the electric BYD E6 model to Poland for extensive road tests. The purpose of this is to make sure that the E6 is fully up to Polish customers’ standards once the car goes on sale here.

Chinese automaker BYD has signed a deal to bring its all-electric e6 vehicle to Europe for the first time. BYD said May 30 that it will supply authorities in the Dutch city of Rotterdam with electric vehicles as part of the green transportation project 75-EV-RO, which will put 75 electric cars on the streets of the city. The fleet is designed to ease public concerns and address common misconceptions about electric vehicles such as vehicle safety, charging technology and local environmental impact.

Lifan week signed up U.K.-based engineering firm Ricardo plc to develop a 1.2-liter turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine for its upgraded 520 compact sedan - according to autonewschina.com. The engine can generate 115 hp and 200-Newton meters of torque. It can meet the Euro V emission standards, Lifan said in a statement.

The electric vehicle market offers a chance for success of Chinese brands, Although they struggle for acceptance among many German consumers, a survey shows - according to service Autonewschina.com. Three-quarters of respondents are concerned about Chinese vehicles' build quality and two-thirds are worried about safety, according to the survey by Puls marketing company. But 60 percent of respondents said Chinese automakers are capable of developing and manufacturing marketable electric cars.

China's electric vehicle maker BYD Automobile Co Ltd is set to trial a full-size, all-electric bus in the Danish capital Copenhagen, according to a news release issued by Denmark's biggest public transport operator Movia and Denmark's Ministry of Foreign affairs Thursday - according to China Radio International. Designed and manufactured by BYD, a leading Chinese electrical vehicle and battery producer, the model K9 bus is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 55 percent compared to conventional buses.

Automotive Europe Corporation Sp. z o.o. - it is the full name of the new company responsible for distribute of BYD Auto in Poland. The company preparing for a pilot program involving delivery of first batch of cars before EURO 2012. According to received information, the long-term contract between AEC and BYD Auto includes full range of vehicles distribution not only in Poland, but also in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

The American automotive company, ZAP, recently completed its purchase of Zhejiang’s Jonway Auto. The merger was announced by ZAP’s CEO Steve Schneider at the Chengdu Auto Forum in late 2010 and is the first instance of a Chinese automotive company being majority owned by an American company. Although Jonway is a small company, they are prepared for the big time – they have achieved ISO 9000 certification and have over 3.6 million square feet of factory space.

Jianghuai Automobile Co. (JAC) has launched sales of its first electric vehicle model in Hefei in east China's Anhui province where the state-owned automaker is based. JAC sold 60 units of the EV, which is developed on the platform of its Tojoy compact sedan, to Anhui Minsheng Electric Power Investment Co. - according to Auto News China.

Electric cars are ridiculously expensive, especially comparing them to models equipped with a conventional power source. New technology makes costs, regardless of it is produced in Europe or in China. However, electric vehicles needn’t be so expensive, as indicates an example from China. It only depends on how much money the government can give potential buyers.