China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant

China Delays BYD Factory in Mexico Over Concerns Tech Will Leak to American Rivals

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FT: China is withholding approval for BYD's Mexico plant due to tech concerns

The Chinese government is delaying approval for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD to build a plant in Mexico amid concerns that the company’s smart car technology could be accessed by the United States, according to the Financial Times (FT). Citing two people “familiar with the matter,” the London-based newspaper reported on Tuesday that Chinese automakers require approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to manufacture outside China a…

China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant

Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rival

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is considering Germany for a possible third assembly plant in Europe.

Chinese industrial BYD could compete with the EU's tax system for electric vehicles produced outside its borders.

BYD may have its next power play: Another EV plant in Europe, this time in Germany

After dominating in China, BYD is making an aggressive push into Europe. With another EV plant reportedly coming soon, this...