BYD Company, founded in 1995, specializes in the research, manufacturing and sales of rechargeable batteries. Its main products include lithium ion batteries, nickel cadmium batteries and nickel-metal hydride batteries. It has over 17,000 employees and a daily output of around 3 million. Its products are used for mobile phones, power tools, cordless phones, radio-controlled toys, emergency lighting, laptop computers and other portable equipment.