In a bold move to widen its international presence, the Chinese electric vehicle powerhouse BYD boosts its investment in Brazil by 83%, reaching 5.5 billion reais ($1.1 billion). This increase underscores BYD’s growing involvement in Bahia, especially the Camaçari area. Stella Li, BYD’s CEO for the Americas and Global Vice President, highlights the company’s plan […]
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