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BMW to produce next-gen e-drives at Steyr engine plant; more than 600k units per year

Green Car Congress

From 2025 onwards, the next generation of BMW e-drives will be manufactured in its engine plant in Steyr, Austria—with both production and development on site—with eventual annual production capacity of more than 600,000 units. The BMW Group’s largest engine plant: Steyr plant in Upper Austria. —Milan Nedeljkovi?,

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BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants

The Driven EV News

BMW launches new X2 range in Australia, including its first electric options that are priced around the same as the petrol variants. The post BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants appeared first on The Driven.

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BMW Munich plant takes 6-week break to prep for production of electric i4

Green Car Congress

In preparation for production of the fully-electric BMW i4, BMW Group Plant Munich will pause vehicle production for six weeks this summer. Plant Munich will take advantage of this break in production to implement numerous structural and remodeling measures before the fully-electric BMW i4 goes into standard production next year.

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Electric Vehicle Makers Hitting Targets For Petrol-Free Car Sales In UK

CleanTechnica EVs

BMW is among the automakers leading the charge to meet a 2030 electric vehicle sales goal in the UK -- ahead of schedule, no less. The post Electric Vehicle Makers Hitting Targets For Petrol-Free Car Sales In UK appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New BMW 3 Series includes a new 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo, 8-speed automatic and start-stop; ActiveHybrid 3 model in 2012

Green Car Congress

BMW revealed first details of the new sixth-generation 3 Series; the 3 Series accounts for one-fifth of the company’s global sales. BMW is applying a range of technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. BMW 328i: new four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo. The new BMW 328i accelerates from 0 to 00 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9

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Victory for EVs! FBT exemption prompts BMW to axe petrol-powered Gran Coupe and focus on big-selling i4

EV Central

The success of BMW’s electric vehicle strategy in Australia has prompted the German luxury brand to axe its petrol-powered 4 Series Gran Coupe line-up. BMW will now focus its ‘four door coupe’ retailing efforts on the electric i4, which shares its exterior design with the 4 Series Gran Coupe. 2024 BMW 4 series Gran Coupe.

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BMW introduces 683 hp XM Plug-in Hybrid SUV

Electric Cars Report

As its 50th anniversary celebrations continue, BMW M GmbH brings us its first ever high-performance car with electrified drive system. A plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 petrol engine and an exceptionally powerful electric motor endows the BMW XM with captivating dynamic prowess.

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