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Ko-HAF project on highly automated driving at higher speeds launched in Germany

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A consortium of 16 automobile manufacturers, automotive suppliers and public partners has launched the Ko-HAF (Kooperatives hochautomatisiertes Fahren, Cooperative Highly Automated Driving) project in Germany. Ko-HAF, which is targeting highly automated driving at higher speeds, has a total budget of €36.3

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BMW Group plans joint venture for MINI electric vehicles in China; LoI with Great Wall Motor

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The MINI Electric Concept as presented at the IAA 2017. In addition to its two automobile production locations, BBA already runs an engine plant, which includes a battery factory for electrified BMW brand vehicles produced locally in Shenyang. This is the first battery factory operated by a premium automobile manufacturer in China.

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BMW, Brilliance Auto expanding China JV; all-electric iX3 planned for export outside China

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Around 560,000 BMW brand vehicles were delivered to customers in China in 2017—more than in the next two largest markets, the US and Germany, combined. This is the first battery factory operated by a premium automobile manufacturer in China. —Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

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BMW, Brilliance Auto expanding China JV; all-electric iX3 planned for export outside China

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Around 560,000 BMW brand vehicles were delivered to customers in China in 2017—more than in the next two largest markets, the US and Germany, combined. This is the first battery factory operated by a premium automobile manufacturer in China. —Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

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1) E-Mobility World (15th March 2023, Friedrichshafen, Germany) The event will last 3 days. The dynamic concept showcases electric vehicles. 2) The Battery Show (23-25 May, Stuttgart, Germany) The event will take place over two days. 2) The Battery Show (23-25 May, Stuttgart, Germany) The event will take place over two days.

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Automakers Issue Joint Statement in Support of Commercial Introduction of Fuel Cell Vehicles from 2015 Onward

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Leading vehicle manufacturers in fuel cell technology—Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation/Opel, Honda Motor Co., The network is required by 2015 and should be built-up from metropolitan areas via corridors into area-wide coverage.

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BAIC BJEV in strategic cooperation with Dresden University of Technology for lightweighting technology

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BAIC BJEV has been building its global R&D network in its core areas, i.e. electric and smart technologies, by establishing oversea R&D centers in Silicon Valley, USA; Aachen, Germany; Detroit, USA; and Barcelona, Spain. Earlier post.). Using the carbon and aluminum MMSF bodies and non-metal panels, body weight will be reduced by up to 45%.

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