Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

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. —Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. The BMW Group is investing a total of €200 million in the Competence Center and employees 200 people there.

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EV Central

AUGUST 1, 2022

BMW has added a new entry-level model to its i4 lineup. The BMW i4 eDrive 35 gets a smaller battery pack and less power than the i4 eDrive 40 that sells from $99,900 before on-road costs. READ MORE: Review of the BMW i4 eDrive 40 and i4 M50 READ MORE: Is the BMW i4 M50 an M3 beater? BMW says ‘Nein’.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

BMW Australia has announced that it will be launching two variants of the iX2 SUV, reveals pricing under FBT and LCT thresholds. The post BMW releases price of iX2 electric SUV for the Australian market appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2019

The light metal foundry of the BMW Group plant in Landshut has been certified for its sustainable use of aluminum. Through this initiative, the BMW Group received confirmation from an independent third party that the light metal foundry is consciously and responsibly handling aluminum.

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EV Central

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Tesla Model Y continues to lead the electric car surge in Australia, finishing fourth outright on the sales ladder in July. According to the official VFACTS figures, there were 3330 examples of the battery electric SUV sold in Australia last month. Tesla’s tally is obviously the key to the 385.4 For the year they have a 7.35

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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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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Lexus’ smallest and most affordable model ever has been confirmed for Australia, with the Toyota Yaris Cross-based LBX to touch down in the first half of 2024. It looks, feels and drives like a Lexus should,” says Lexus Australia boss John Pappas. And we do mean affordable.

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EV Central

MARCH 10, 2024

But the LBX’s selling point is that it will be the only small SUV sold by a premium brand in Australia. The most affordable BMW X1 is $60,400 and the cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA is $63,200. Lexus LBX hybrid SUV is much cheaper than BMW X1 and Benz GLA appeared first on EV Central. 2024 Lexus LBX. 2024 Lexus LBX.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2020

Recently the BMW Group signed a cobalt supply contract with Moroccan mining company Managem Group ; the contract has a volume of around €100 million, said Andreas Wendt, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Purchasing and Supplier Network. This ensures full transparency over the origin of the raw materials.

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EV Central

APRIL 9, 2024

The Japanese luxury brand Lexus reckons it is finally getting on-top of its stuttering petrol-electric plug-in hybrid roll-out in Australia. got into a situation where the customer waiting times were far too long and therefore we paused any further order intake,” explained Lexus Australia Chief executive John Pappas.

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EV Central

AUGUST 14, 2022

BMW Australia is hitting the road with its new i7 luxury electric saloon to understand whether it will garner more interest from prospective buyers than its more affordable ICE counterpart. After much teasing, BMW revealed first details of the new seventh generation 7-Series in April and announced the Australian pricing last month.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 31, 2023

The BMW i3 wasn’t quite up to standard for motoring enthusiast and mechanical engineer David. So, he waited to close to the end of production and purchased the BMW i3S. What was the difference, I asked. The “S” has more power, larger wheels, and flared wheel arches.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2023

This is the third PHEV to be sold by Audi in Australia following on from the 2015-16 A3 e-tron and Q7 e-tron in 2017-18. But the Q5 55 TFSI e will come to Australia nearly three years after the e-tron BEV was launched locally. The Q5 PHEV’s rivals include plug-in versions of the BMW X3, Range Rover Evoque and Volvo XC60.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 10, 2022

The post The new electric cars coming to Australia before end of 2022 appeared first on The Driven. A swathe of new EV models will land on Australian shores before the end of 2022. Here's what you can expect.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 29, 2022

As well as the electric vehicle models currently available in Australia, it looks like there will be at least 10 new EV models arriving sometime on 2023. Some are already here undergoing testing, others may be delayed, and some may be vapourware. Recent history has taught me to be wary of announcements in the media […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 9, 2022

Simon Bourne was planning his retirement, and one of his aims was to have a car that would last him as long as he needed it to. So he went to his local Toyota dealer with plans to buy a hybrid Corolla (HEV). While waiting, he spotted a consignment car reseller next door and had […].

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2023

BMW has confirmed its next electric vehicle model launches will be an i5 large sedan and wagon and the iX2 compact SUV. Both models will sit alongside orthodox internal combustion siblings as BMW has already done with the 4-Series/i4, 7-Series/i7 and X1/iX1. It is expected to arrive in Australia as soon as 2024.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

At the Paris Motos Show, BMW introduced an expanded set of services, device support and availabilitiy in more countries. The personal mobility companion BMW Connected already comprises many functions designed to help users with their daily mobility needs. The update of BMW Connected will also cover the new Apple Watch Series 2.

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2023

The flagship of a flagship, the i7 sits at the tippy top of the BMW 7 Series range (there’s also a petrol-powered mild-hybrid variant), combining all the luxe limousine trappings you expect with an all-electric powertrain for the first time. It’s the pinnacle of the BMW family , and it both looks and drives like it.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The 2024 Lucid Gravity has been pencilled in for an unveiling at the upcoming LA motor show on November 16, providing new powerful seven-seat opposition to the likes of large battery-powered SUVs like the Tesla Model X, BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The post Better than a Tesla Model X?

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Baua Electric

JULY 20, 2023

SIXT Australia’s CEO Matthew Beattie shared that they are going to have 10% in their fleet electrical by way of the tip of 2023. He underlined that the cause of it’s cooperation with BYD, Tesla and BMW. As for 2026, SIXT Australia plans to have 50% in their fleet electrical. USD in keeping with year).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

Slated to be christened as Audi Q9, the upcoming new flagship SUV from the German luxury car brand will compete with rivals like Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7 and Lexus LX. Audi Australia’s director Jeff Mannering has reportedly said to CarSales in an interview that a new full-size flagship SUV is expected to arrive in the market by 2026.

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2024

Also named Magma, it will challenge the likes of BMW M and Mercedes-AMG. The post New York show: Wild Genesis GV60 Magma electric hatch previews high-performance family to fight BMW M and Mercedes-AMG appeared first on EV Central.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 20, 2022

It was hard to miss the glossy BMW iX3 and iX4 at the recent Noosa EV Expo in Australia. There were also Hyundai Konas, a Mazda MX 30, and a couple of Ioniq 5s. These were exhibited by the dealerships. In addition, there were a lot of privately owned EVs, including lots of Teslas of […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 12, 2021

By David Waterworth Before I bought my Tesla Model 3, I anticipated that I would inevitably be asked the question: why an unknown brand and not a more established brand like BMW, Renault, Hyundai, or Jaguar? I list these brands because that was the extent of available BEVs in Australia at that time. Plus, I […].

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EV Central

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Tesla is secretly working on a wild follow-up to its current Tesla Model 3 Performance that is set to challenge the likes of the combustion-powered BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C 63 S for super-sedan supremacy.

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Electrek

JANUARY 17, 2022

Without it, there would never have been a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or – heck, even a Porsche SUV. The guys at EVolution Australia may have just what you’re looking for. more… The post Current Classics: ’92 Range Rover Vogue gets the silent treatment appeared first on Electrek.

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EV Central

JANUARY 30, 2023

Elon Musk has just made good on a promise to revolutionise Australia’s (and the world’s) EV charging infrastructure , as Tesla begins unlocking Supercharger network for all EVs. The chargers aren’t free, with Tesla charging around.60c/kWh “Today we opened five Supercharger Stations in New South Wales to non-Tesla EVs.

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EV Central

JANUARY 9, 2024

BYD, Tesla and MG accounted for 74 percent of a record 87,217 EVs sold in Australia in 2023. And 83 percent of those EVs were sourced from China, with brands such as Tesla, BYD, MG, Polestar, Volvo, GWM, LDV and BMW all sourcing electric cars from what is now the world’s biggest car manufacturer.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2023

But will Australia follow suit? Here are the used EVs you can buy in Australia for under $50,000. These tiny i-MiEVs were the first EVs on sale in Australia in 2010. They barely registered a sale in Australia, but these cute little Zoes did solid numbers in Europe. BMW i3 – from $28,000 2020 BMW i3s EV.

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EV Central

MARCH 5, 2023

The Mini Countryman SE, as it is expected to be called in Australia, is also tipped to be the most expensive Mini sold here, with pricing around $80,000 when it arrives in 2024. 2024 Mini Countryman BEV prototype at BMW’s Leipzig plant where the production version will be built.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The success of the Polestar 6, which will hopefully arrive in Australia in 2026, is good news for two other hotly anticipated drop-tops – the MG Cyberster and much delayed Tesla Roadster. Coming to Australia. READ MORE: Forget Tesla! ” 2026 Polestar 6 interior. MG4 Cyberster.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2023

Australia-based European Lithium Limited signed a binding term sheet for the joint development and operation of a lithium hydroxide processing plant in Saudi Arabia with Obeikan Group to convert lithium concentrate into lithium hydroxide.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Headquartered in Australia, ASI’s membership includes metals industry companies, national aluminum councils from Austria to South Africa, and automotive manufacturers such as Audi, BMW and Jaguar Land Rover.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2022

The Metals Company (TMC) announced that its Australian subsidiary, The Metals Company Australia Pty Ltd., Deep sea mining remains controversial. Earlier post.).

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EV Central

JULY 22, 2023

Mazda says it will be offering internal combustion engined models in Australia for years to come because it anticipates the transition to electric cars to be gradual. The most expensive SUV it has yet launched in Australia, the CX-60 starts just under $60,000 and tops out at $85,500 before on-road costs. 2023 Mazda CX-60 PHEV.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A wagon version of BMW’s all-electric i5 has been confirmed for Australia, arriving in the third quarter of this year. 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring For Touring lovers and SUV rejectors, the big-bummed i5’s arrival shows there’s life in the wagon format yet. inch information display, 14.9-inch

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