GUANGZHOU -- In 1995, well before BYD ever made a single car, founder Wang Chuanfu placed a globe in his office. It remains a fixture even today, according to Wang, as China's top electric-vehicle company tries to make a name for itself worldwide.
EV maker dominates home market but only sells about 10% of its vehicles abroad

BYD's monthly sales topped 500,000 vehicles in October. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
GUANGZHOU -- In 1995, well before BYD ever made a single car, founder Wang Chuanfu placed a globe in his office. It remains a fixture even today, according to Wang, as China's top electric-vehicle company tries to make a name for itself worldwide.