One of the major global players in electric vehicles is further strengthening its U.S. presence.
Chinese automaker BYD, which is backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said it launched its second of three phases of construction at its manufacturing plant in Lancaster, Calif., on Tuesday.
The facility is the site of BYD’s coach and bus vehicle plant. The Phase 2 expansion is part of the company’s plan to triple employment in three years as it faces increased demand for zero-emission coaches and buses as well as its new medium- and heavy-duty truck lineup, which are for commercial and industrial use.
