Thursday, May 24, 2012

BYD: Building the Chinese Dream


Build Your Dreams, more popularly known as BYD Company, is the biggest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries. Founded by one of China’s wealthiest men, Wang Chuanfu, BYD is now emerging as a major car producer in China. BYD’s F# sedan was China’s bestselling car in 2011.

Since its creation five years ago, BYD has since become the world’s leading producer of cellular phone batteries. BYD’s product line includes batteries for iPhones, iPod, laptops and major mobile phone brands like Motorola and Nokia.

BYD ventured in car manufacturing in 2003 when it acquired a distressed state-owned automobile company. In 2007, BYD’s car company became a public company after being listed in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

BYD’s long-term targets include becoming China’s leading car manufacturer by 2018 and a major player in the car manufacturing industry around the world by 2025. BYD is set to introduce its e6 EV in the Californian market to make BYD the first Chinese car producer to sell in the US.

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