Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2022

BMW will invest more than $200 million to construct a 219,000-square-foot press shop at its South Carolina plant. The new press shop, which will start production in the summer of 2024, will take raw coils of steel, cut them into blanks, and stamp sheet metal parts for future BMW models. Credit - BMW).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2023

ElringKlinger AG, a leading global automotive supplier, has been awarded a new high-volume series production contract covering a period of several years to supply the BMW Group with cell contact systems for the new series of NEUE KLASSE electric models. This is to be followed by production and delivery for the Asian market.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Global sales of BMW Group electrified models (fully-electric and plug-in hybrid) increased by 10.1% in September year-on-year to 16,035 units—due in part to the new BMW 330e. Source: BMW, IHS Markit New Registrations BEV+PHEV combined 01/2019 - 08/2019. Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars. to 4,148 units.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 11, 2022

The BMW Group sold a total of 75,891 fully-electric BMW and MINI vehicles worldwide in the first half of 2022 – more than doubling its all-electric sales compared to the same period of last year (+110.3%).

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Baua Electric

JUNE 19, 2024

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 19 Jun 2024, 16:38 PM The 2025 BMW X3 is based on a new platform, gets a distinctly different design language and massive upgrades on the features and powertrain options. This is a far cry from all the iterations of the kidney grilles we’ve seen in recent years across different sizes.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

GKN Driveline is expanding its global electric axle (eAxle) drive partnership with the BMW Group, supplying eAxle technology for a plug-in hybrid version of the BMW X1 for the Chinese market. Automakers are now equipping a new generation of compact vehicles with GKN electric drive technology.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2020

The BMW Group is making sustainability and resource efficiency central to the company’s strategic direction. I firmly believe the fight against climate change and how we use resources will decide the future of our society—and of the BMW Group. As a premium car company, it is our ambition to lead the way in sustainability.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2018

Combined sales of BMW i, BMW iPerformance and MINI Electric vehicles were up 52% in April (9,831), bringing the total number of electrified BMW Group cars sold to over 250,000, said Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Sales and Brand BMW. on the same period last year.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

BMW will introduce the electric i4 ( earlier post )—the Group’s first purely electrically powered model for the premium mid-range—in 2021. The BMW i4 undergoes winter trial tests earlier this year. The BMW i brand’s first Gran Coupé accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in around 4.0

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2015

At the upcoming 44 th Tokyo Motor Show (30 October to 8 November), BMW will showcase its four plug-in hybrid models: the BMW 3303, BMW 225xe, BMW 740e and BMW X5 xDrive40e. All the vehicles also appeared at the IAA Frankfurt last month. Earlier post.)

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 2, 2022

When it comes to bringing EVs to South Africa, BMW has been the leader. From the time it introduced the i3 about 7 years ago, BMW has consistently introduced battery-electric vehicles as well as some plug-in hybrids whenever they became available on the global market.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2016

BMW will stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January in Detroit. BMW ConnectedDrive will be showcasing a selection of new services. BMW ConnectedDrive will be showcasing a selection of new services.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The BMW Group Plant in Dingolfing in Lower Bavaria will increase the number of Dingolfing-based jobs in the production of e-drive components several times over in the next few years to a total of up to 2,000. Almost 30,000 plug-in hybrids of the BMW 5 Series and 7 Series rolled off the assembly lines at the Dingolfing plant.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2016

BMW has introduced its three 7 Series plug-in hybrid luxury sedans: the 740e iPerformance, 740Le iPerformance, and the 740Le xDrive iPerformance. The trio source their power from a latest-generation four-cylinder gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor. BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2020

BMW has launched the second-generation plug-in hybrid X5 Sports Activity Vehicle, the X5 xDrive45e, in the US. The X5 xDrive45e is built at Plant Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW Group’s largest global production plant. Electric-only top speed increases from 75 mph to 84 mph. Earlier post.) seconds, 1.2 of towing).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The BMW Group is deepening its existing business relationships with battery cell manufacturers CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. billion for the BMW Group and €2.8 billion for the Chinese production site of the BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. billion for the BMW Group and €2.8 Limited) and Samsung SDI.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The BMW Group is investing around €400 million in its Dingolfing vehicle plant for production of the BMW iNEXT. In doing this, it is preparing for the manufacture of pure battery-electric and highly automated BMW cars at its largest European production location. Preparations are in full swing in practically all areas.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Global electric vehicle production forecast for 2014. Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk.

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Baua Electric

MAY 16, 2024

BMW still aims for about 50% global EV sales by the end of the decade, in line with a plan the automaker rolled out in 2021 , but still isn’t ready to declare an end date for internal combustion. 2024 BMW i5 Touring “We remain committed to this goal and are steering the ramp-up in line with demand,” Zipse said.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2019

BMW is bringing BMW’s global Induction Charging Pilot Program to the US. The next step involves a 530e Readiness Survey about the garage and local electric grid. All costs, expenses and expenditures associated with the initial installation, maintenance and de-installation of the Ground Pad Module are covered by BMW.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2016

GKN is launching electric all-wheel drive technology on a global vehicle platform. A series of new C-Segment vehicles will offer the option of adding plug-in electric all-wheel drive using GKN Driveline’s latest electric axle drive (eAxle) technology. Earlier post.). The entire unit weighs just 20.2

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 8, 2019

BMW and Audi are rounding out their lineups with new plug-in and electric SUVs. And the Nissan Leaf retains its global EV sales lead with 400,000 cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. BMW announced that it will sell a plug-in hybrid version of its bestselling X3.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 13, 2017

Tesla may garner much of the buzz surrounding electric cars, but BMW has quietly become a significant challenger in the electric-vehicle sales race.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2015

As part of its introduction of the lifecycle freshening for all 3 Series Sedans and Sports Wagons, BMW announced that it will launch the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid in 2016. The BMW 330e will accelerate from 0–60 mph in approximately 6.1 The BMW 330e will accelerate from 0–60 mph in approximately 6.1 This new 3.0

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Baua Electric

JULY 23, 2024

Amid a global slowdown in the uptake of EVs, Audi has revealed it will upgrade and expand its range of hybrid vehicles over the coming years. Several other auto majors, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW and BYD, have also declared such a shift in global plans for similar reasons. Take, for example, the current Q5 and Q6 e-tron.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2018

billion) on R&D in 2017, the BMW Group will boost its investment this year by a further high three-digit million-euro amount year-on-year, primarily for the ongoing new model initiative as well as continued work on e-mobility and autonomous driving. Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, with the BMW i Vision Dynamics.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2016

The BMW Group sold 4,504 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles around the world in April. Global sales of the all-electric BMW i3 increased 50.7% compared with the same month last year (1,854), with overall sales for BMW i up 29.4% Electric drive vehicles thus constituted 2.5%

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Baua Electric

JUNE 26, 2024

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 27 Jun 2024, 00:06 AM The 2025 BMW M5 arrives underpinned by an all-new platform while the big highlight is the new plug-in hybrid V8 engine that brings 717 bhp on offer. The 2025 BMW M5 packs 717 bhp and 1,001 Nm of peak torque from its new 4.4-litre The sedan gets an 18.6

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The BMW Group, Northvolt and Umicore have formed a joint technology consortium in order to work closely together on the continued development of a complete and sustainable value chain for battery cells for electrified vehicles in Europe. The BMW Group is already investing heavily in the entire value chain today. Development.

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

Read more The 2025 BMW 3 Series gets a nip and tuck to the aesthetics, while its engines have been updated with mild-hybrid tech BMW AG has revealed the 2025 3 Series bringing subtle nip and tuck to the styling while upgrading the engines with mild-hybrid technology. The big update comes under the bonnet of the 2025 BMW 3 Series.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The BMW Group has delivered more than 100,000 electrified vehicles to customers worldwide in 2017, as promised at the beginning of the year. The BMW Group selected this glowing symbol to represent the technological change taking place in mobility. —Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

BMW said that its electrified models continue to exceed expectations, especially in Europe. While 4% of all BMW sales in Western Europe in July were electrified vehicles, that percentage increases significantly in markets where innovative electric mobility is supported through financial and infrastructure measures.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone. BMW: 1,286 i3 (0.7%).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2023

Seven major global automakers—BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV—will create a joint venture to build a new charging network that will significantly expand access to high-powered charging in North America. million electric vehicles, a ratio of 72 vehicles per charger.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 17, 2023

It increasingly seems like that’s the tack for BMW’s naming system, particularly with some of their newer models – such as the just-announced i7 M70 xDrive. Described as the “range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up,” it is an all-electric sedan said to whip itself into a 60-mph froth in roughly 3.7

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Drive EV

APRIL 6, 2021

Prices for the BMW i3 and BMW i3s have been reduced to ensure that customers can continue to benefit from the UK Government Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG) following the redefinition of the grant on 18 March 2021. On the road pricing before grant for the BMW i3 120Ah now starts at £33,805 and £34,805 for the sporty BMW i3s120Ah.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant. Source: neon.

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