BEIJING: In contrast to the usual pattern of technological advance, Chinese car firm BYD -- for Build Your Dreams -- has led the way in electric vehicles but now faces increasing competition from Western manufacturers.

BYD has nothing like the global profile of Tesla but sold its first hybrid in 2008, long before the US firm went into production.

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