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BMW targeting doubling energy density of battery cells by 2030, with current i3 as basis

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The BMW Group has pooled its years of experience with battery cells and extensive knowledge in the field in a new Competence Center in Munich. The purpose of the facility is to advance battery cell technology and carefully dissect the production processes. The new Battery Cell Competence Center puts us in an enviable position.

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Volkswagen ID. models crack half-million mark; delivery target met one year earlier than planned

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We are on the right track with our electric mobility campaign and our success story continues. —Imelda LabbĂ©, Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales at Volkswagen. Volkswagen will only produce electric vehicles in Europe from 2033. Volkswagen will launch ten new electric models by 2026.

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Volkswagen BEV deliveries increase by 45% globally

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Volkswagen Group has been working hard to increase its share of the global battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, and it seems to be paying off. Volkswagen Group reported delivering 531,500 battery electric vehicles from January to September 2023, up 45% compared to the same period in 2022 when VW delivered 366,600 BEVs.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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Reviva is the largest privately held diesel engine remanufacturer in North America and its engines are available at most aftermarket truck component suppliers and large truck dealers in the USA and Canada. The company is currently working with the EPA to achieve all environmental approvals; trucks are currently running under EPA exemption.

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Volkswagen BEV deliveries increase by 42% in Q1 2023

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Volkswagen reported delivering 141,000 battery electric vehicles by the end of Q1 2023, an increase of 42% year-over-year. Last year, VW sold 99,200 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the first quarter. of the German automaker’s total sales in Q1 2023, compared to 5.2% BEVs accounted for 6.9% Volkswagen ID.7

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Hertz adds smart fortwo EVs to rental fleet, partners with Starwood Hotels on Hertz Global EV program

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The Hertz Corporation and smart USA, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., are partnering to bring smart fortwo electric drive vehicles to Connect by Hertz car sharing and Hertz Rent A Car locations in New York; Washington, DC; and San Francisco. smart fortwo electric drive. kWh lithium-ion battery.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. Overall, the total for the first quarter of 2020 already highlights a reduction of 26% Q1 2019 with sales decreasing to 17.42

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