BYD

A Glimpse into BYD's Blade Battery Factory in Chongqing

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Saturday, June 6, 2020
Companies, Economy of China, BYD Company, Berkshire Hathaway, Electric battery, BYD, Chongqing

Chongqing, China, June 6, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - On June 4, 2020, over a hundred members of the media and industry experts were given on-site access to the FinDreams Battery Factory in Chongqing that produces the BYD Blade Battery.

Key Points: 
  • Chongqing, China, June 6, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - On June 4, 2020, over a hundred members of the media and industry experts were given on-site access to the FinDreams Battery Factory in Chongqing that produces the BYD Blade Battery.
  • This is the first factory tour that BYD has conducted since it debuted the Blade Battery on March 29, presenting the factory's intelligent manufacturing capabilities.
  • Located in the city's Bishan District, the factory is currently the only production base for the Blade Battery.
  • The Blade Battery refers to a single-cell battery with a length of 96cm, a width of 9cm and a height of 1.35cm, which can be placed in an array and inserted into a battery pack like a blade.

Boyd Gaming To Report First-Quarter 2020 Results, Host Conference Call And Webcast On April 28

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Friday, April 17, 2020
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LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD)announced today that the conference call to review the Company's first-quarter 2020 results will take place on Tuesday, April 28, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

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  • LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD)announced today that the conference call to review the Company's first-quarter 2020 results will take place on Tuesday, April 28, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
  • Please call up to 15 minutes in advance to ensure you are connected prior to the start of the call.
  • The Company will report its results on the same day shortly after 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
  • Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 29 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states.

BYD's New Blade Battery Set to Redefine EV Safety Standards

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Sunday, March 29, 2020
Companies, Economy of China, BYD Company, Berkshire Hathaway, Electric vehicle, BYD, Wang Chuanfu

SHENZHEN, China, March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, BYD officially announced the launch of the Blade Battery, a development set to mitigate concerns about battery safety in electric vehicles.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, BYD officially announced the launch of the Blade Battery, a development set to mitigate concerns about battery safety in electric vehicles.
  • At an online launch event themed "The Blade Battery Unsheathed to Safeguard the World", Wang Chuanfu, BYD Chairman and President, said that the Blade Battery reflects BYD's determination to resolve issues in battery safety while also redefining safety standards for the entire industry.
  • "In terms of battery safety and energy density, BYD's Blade Battery has obvious advantages," said Professor Ouyang Minggao, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor at Tsinghua University.
  • BYD's Blade Battery aims to bring battery safety back to the forefront, a redirection from the industry's tenuous focus on this crucial aspect.

BYD's New Blade Battery Set to Redefine EV Safety Standards

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Sunday, March 29, 2020
Companies, Economy of China, BYD Company, Berkshire Hathaway, Electric vehicle, BYD, Wang Chuanfu

SHENZHEN, China, March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, BYD officially announced the launch of the Blade Battery, a development set to mitigate concerns about battery safety in electric vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, March 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, BYD officially announced the launch of the Blade Battery, a development set to mitigate concerns about battery safety in electric vehicles.
  • At an online launch event themed "The Blade Battery Unsheathed to Safeguard the World", Wang Chuanfu, BYD Chairman and President, said that the Blade Battery reflects BYD's determination to resolve issues in battery safety while also redefining safety standards for the entire industry.
  • "In terms of battery safety and energy density, BYD's Blade Battery has obvious advantages," said Professor Ouyang Minggao, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor at Tsinghua University.
  • BYD's Blade Battery aims to bring battery safety back to the forefront, a redirection from the industry's tenuous focus on this crucial aspect.

Boyd Gaming To Report Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2019 Results, Host Conference Call And Webcast On February 20

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD)announced today that the conference call to review the Company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 results will take place on Thursday, February 20, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD)announced today that the conference call to review the Company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 results will take place on Thursday, February 20, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
  • Please call up to 15 minutes in advance to ensure you are connected prior to the start of the call.
  • The Company will report its results on the same day shortly after 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
  • Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 29 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states.

SMART Members to Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA): "Support us by ensuring we have a chance to work"

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Friday, October 11, 2019
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191011005547/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191011005547/en/
    SMART Local 105 members at the Lancaster plant in August 2018, graduates of OSHA 10 health and safety training.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    BYD has been the first stable job I have had since I left the military.
  • Many additional SMART members who work for local transit agencies drive the buses built at the BYD plant.
  • We are sheet metal workers, service technicians, bus operators, engineers, conductors, sign workers, welders, production employees and more.

Boyd Gaming To Report Third-Quarter 2019 Results, Host Conference Call And Webcast On October 22

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD)announced today that the conference call to review the Company's third-quarter 2019 results will take place on Tuesday, October 22, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD)announced today that the conference call to review the Company's third-quarter 2019 results will take place on Tuesday, October 22, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
  • Please call up to 15 minutes in advance to ensure you are connected prior to the start of the call.
  • The Company will report its results on the same day shortly after 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
  • Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 29 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states.

SMART Members to Armed Services Committee: Don’t Destroy 1,000 Family Wage Jobs

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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The bill as written could destroy 1,000 family wage U.S. manufacturing jobs, a catastrophe for many families that rely on work at the BYD plant in Lancaster, CA.

Key Points: 
  • The bill as written could destroy 1,000 family wage U.S. manufacturing jobs, a catastrophe for many families that rely on work at the BYD plant in Lancaster, CA.
  • Without BYD and SMART I will not be able to achieve my goals or provide for my family.
  • Many plant workers live in the adjacent district of Rep. Katie Hill (D-CA), who supports protecting good union jobs in the region.
  • This kind of interference in a competitive market is putting 1,000 family wage jobs at risk.

Boyd Gaming Appoints A. Randall Thoman To Board Of Directors

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD)today announced the appointment of A. Randall Thoman to its Board of Directors.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD)today announced the appointment of A. Randall Thoman to its Board of Directors.
  • Thoman is the principal of Thoman International, LLC, a business advisory and consulting firm.
  • Thoman is currently a member of the board of directors of Southwest Gas Corporation and chairs the board's audit committee.
  • Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 29 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states.

BYD Showcases Luxury SUV, Hosts Panel at Pebble Beach

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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Companies, Economy of China, BYD Company, Berkshire Hathaway, Concours d'Elegance, BYD, Sedans, Compact cars

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BYD made a successful debut at the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach, California (Aug 13-18), showcasing its innovative battery electric Luxury SUV Tang and hosting a panel discussion on the future of urban transportation from Aug 15-18.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BYD made a successful debut at the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach, California (Aug 13-18), showcasing its innovative battery electric Luxury SUV Tang and hosting a panel discussion on the future of urban transportation from Aug 15-18.
  • "We were proud to show the artistry and craftsmanship of the Tang to an audience that truly appreciates fine automobile design," said Stella Li, Senior Vice-President of BYD and President of BYD North America.
  • The panel also showcased BYD's commitment to elevating the state-of-the-art in design of vehicles that utilize green technology.
  • Thomas Stone, BYD's senior strategic advisor, who has more than 40 years of experience with transit technologies, moderated the panel.