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BYD showcases EV battery tech on 15,000km Rome-Hong Kong journey

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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has embarked on a 15,000km journey from Rome to Hong Kong, showcasing its latest battery and charging technology. The fleet of upgraded Z9GT cars, part of BYD's premium Denza brand, is designed to travel up to 1,036km on a single charge with its Blade Battery 2.0. This journey, inspired by Marco Polo's travels, is occurring as BYD experiences significant growth in international deliveries, which accounted for 42.5% of its total sales in the first half of the year. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates advancements in EV battery range and charging capabilities, potentially influencing consumer adoption and infrastructure development.

RANK_REASON This is a product showcase and marketing event for an existing EV manufacturer, not a new model release or significant industry shift.

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BYD showcases EV battery tech on 15,000km Rome-Hong Kong journey

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniel Ren ·

    BYD showcases battery, charging technology in 15,000km journey from Rome to Hong Kong

    BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, has intensified efforts to promote its high-performance batteries and superfast charging technology around the world as it tests a car that it says boasts the world’s longest driving range in a journey from Rome to Hong Kong. …

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