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Motor vehicle| BYD F3DM | |
|---|---|
| BYD F3DM Sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | 2008 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | plug-in hybrid sedan |
| Body style | Sedan |
| Related | BYD F3 BYD F6DM Toyota Corolla |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 371QA Aluminum Engine + Electric Motor |
| Transmission | Electric Automatic |
| Electric range | 100 km |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Template:Auto mm |
| Length | Template:Auto mm |
| Width | Template:Auto mm |
| Height | Template:Auto mm |
| Curb weight | 1560 kg |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | BYD F3 |
The BYD F3DM is the first production plug-in hybrid, a compact sedan which went on sale December 15th, 2008 in China and is slated for 2010 in Europe. The F3DM was introduced at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The automaker expects to boost total sales to 350,000 cars next year from an expected 180,000 this year, founder and Chairman Wang Chuanfu told reporters in Shenzhen Dec 15th, 2008. U.S. sales of the F3 DM will likely start in 2011, Wang said.
Batteries and Range
BYD uses iron-phosphate-based lithium-ion batteries for the F3DM. BYD has said those batteries are "inherently safe" because they are more chemically stable, although they compromise to some extent on the ability to pack energy in each cell, compared with more conventional lithium-ion batteries.
The company's parent is currently the world's second-largest producer of cellphone batteries. BYD says the car will have a Template:Mile all-electric range with an auxiliary engine to allow operation in the hybrid mode.
Principles of operation
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EV mode (ICE engine not running, motor M2 provides all power)
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HEV normal mode (ICE engine and generator M1 used for M2 power and battery recharge)
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HEV accelerated motion mode (engine directly coupled to drivetrain in addition to M2)
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HEV decelerated motion mode (energy recovery via M2 recharges battery)
Price
AP Dec 15, 2008: 149,800 yuan (about US$21,900)
Competitors
Industry analysts say the new car is similar in design to General Motors Corp.'s Chevy Volt, but is due to hit the market two years earlier than either the Volt or Toyota Motor Corp.'s new breed of hybrid-electric car. Both GM and Toyota say they are taking more time to make sure lithium-ion batteries they are using for their electric cars are safe.
See also
References
- http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601209&sid=aUEElIdi9hqg
- Martinez, N. (7 April 2008) "BYD China looking to build Euro hybrids by 2010" Motor Trend
- http://www.calcars.org/calcars-news/1015.html
- http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122392773358329717.html
- BYD F3DM Hybrid Concept debut at 2008 Geneva Auto Show Car and Driver
- http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/12/byd-f3dm-plug-i.html
External links
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