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BYD Seal 06 on display at the Beijing Auto Show
The BYD Seal 06 will be one of two models to get the new hybrid technology, which the EV maker says can enable a vehicle to travel more than 1,000 miles without stopping to charge or refuel.

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  • BYD says its new hybrid powertrain system lets cars go 1,250 miles without refueling or charging.
  • That's nearly twice the range of some rival hybrids in the US.
  • Hybrid popularity has surged as EVs remain expensive and largely unprofitable.

Driving 1,250 miles without stopping to fill up? That's a pipe dream for any car on the market right now, whether it's powered by gas or electricity.

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