BYD opens its first electric vehicle factory in Thailand despite worldwide tariff issues.

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BYD, a Chinese car company, opened its first factory in Thailand. The factory will make electric vehicles, batteries, and transmissions.

This is part of BYD's plan to sell more cars in Southeast Asia. They also want to sell more cars in the U.S. and Europe.

However, the U.S. and Europe are concerned about Chinese electric cars being cheaper. They are increasing taxes on Chinese electric cars.

The new factory in Thailand is very big and can make many cars. It was built very quickly, in just 16 months.

BYD wants to sell many electric cars in Thailand. They hope to sell cars like the Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal, and Sealion 6.

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Where did BYD open its first factory?

BYD opened its first factory in Thailand.

What will the factory in Thailand produce?

The factory will make electric vehicles, batteries, and transmissions.

What are some of the cars BYD hopes to sell in Thailand?

BYD hopes to sell cars like the Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal, and Sealion 6 in Thailand.

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