An electric bus sits on display outside Chinese World’s largest eBus BYD’ first U.S launch Car open dealer in Los Angeles Monday, Oct 24, 2011. Chinese electric carmaker BYD Co. is opening its North American headquarters in Los Angeles _ a hub that officials promise will bring dozens of jobs to the struggling local economy and will serve as a sales and research hub.
Agreements were signed Monday at the building in the heart of downtown’s auto dealership area. BYD, which is backed by billionaire Warren Buffett, makes electric and hybrid cars, charging systems, solar panels and LEDs.(AP Photo/Nick Ut)