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China’s BYD Opens EV Factory in Thailand, Expanding Regional Presence
Chinese automaker BYD yesterday opened an electric vehicle plant in Thailand, its first factory in Southeast Asia, marking the latest move by Chinese automakers to expand their footprint in the fast-growing regional EV market. The $486 million factory in …