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BYD to launch 21 EVs with ‘God’s Eye’ driver assistance

BYD, a Chinese EV anufacturer, announced plans to introduce 21 models featuring its driver-assistance system, known as “God’s Eye.”

The announcement occurred on Feb. 10 during an online event.

Wang Chuanfu, the founder of BYD, said that the system will be available in three tiers to support the company’s various brands.

This strategy aims to enhance BYD’s competitiveness in the smart EV market.

Recent BYD developments

Timeline
03-Feb-2025 🚗 BYD, Changan expand operations in Thailand
  • Chinese FDI in Thailand up 10% to $5.13B.
  • BYD leads EV market with 41% share in Thailand.
20-Jan-2025 🚗 BYD to complete $1b Indonesia plant by year-end
  • BYD’s $1B factory in Indonesia set for 2025.
  • Plant to produce 150,000 EVs annually.
02-Jan-2025 🚗 BYD hits new record, closing EV sales gap with Tesla
  • BYD sales hit 4.25M cars, 1.76M fully EVs.
  • December sales: 509,440 hybrids and EVs sold.
26-Dec-2024 🚨 BYD contractor denies labor abuse claims at Brazil factory
  • Jinjiang denies slave labor claims in Brazil.
  • Company calls allegations disrespectful to workers.
24-Dec-2024 🚨 BYD shuts Brazil factory over labor abuses
  • BYD ends contract with Jinjiang after labor issues.
  • 163 workers rescued from ‘slavery’-like conditions.

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