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Chinese carmaker BYD to sell electric cars in S Korea in 2015.
Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD plans to sell its electric vehicles on the market in South Korea before the end of 2015, according to a senior company executive.
BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer up, brought his popular electric taxi BYD e6 and SUV in international EV electric vehicle exhibition that opened Friday at the tourist attraction of South Korean famous.
Liu Xueliang, BYD general manager of Asia Pacific, who leads the team on a lounge, believes that South Korea is an ideal country for the development of electric vehicles because of its favorable policies and a strong awareness of the public environment as well as their understanding of the automotive industry.
BYD is the only Chinese manufacturer EV to the exhibition, which also attracts global manufacturers big names like BMW and General Motors.
Liu told Xinhua that they have paid great attention to the EV exhibition, which runs until March 15 is not only a good chance BYD learn more about the South Korean market, but also a great opportunity for south Korean customers, the media and government to learn more about the development of electric vehicles in China.
He said BYD plans to sell its electric buses in South Korea first transport tools in common use more energy than passenger cars, but electric bus will reduce most emissions.
BYD also plans to sell its E6 electric taxi in South Korea, who ran in the southern city of Shenzhen China five years This car is also seen in the streets of Hong Kong.
Earlier this year, BYD has provided ese bus company Japan with five K9 electric bus, which can travel about 250 km after a single charge This is the first time everything in a motor vehicle in China entered the Japanese market.
Now we are already here in South Korea, we take strong measures for the development of the South Korean market, said Liu, adding that BYD is in contact with local partners to find ways to promote its electric vehicles in Korea South.
The company also made efforts to shorten the process of entering the South Korean market, as much as possible, and Liu expected that South Korean consumers can take advantage of BYD electric vehicle before the end of 2015.
In late 2014, BYD has sold its electric vehicles to more than 100 cities in 35 countries and regions worldwide in 2014 alone, the company sold a total of 3,560 E6 taxis and 2,500 buses K9.
As a manufacturer of EV that has the core technology, including battery and others, BYD wants to show a new image of made in China in the world, said Liu.
He said the close relationship between China and South Korea has greatly promoted bilateral trade, saying the agreement of free trade China and South Korea will also give consumers more opportunities to experience Korean Chinese brands.
China and South Korea initialed a free trade agreement on 25 February, the two countries have begun talks on the matter in May 2012.
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