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BMW, Croatia’s Rimac partner on high-voltage EV battery technology – ET Auto

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The German carmaker hit an all-electric sales share of 15% last year and has said it expects that figure to reach 50% well before 2030. BMW and Croatia’s Rimac have agreed to partner on high-voltage electric vehicle battery technology , they said on Tuesday, a European tie-up aimed at challenging Asian dominance in the field.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max.

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Volvo Ending Sedan/Wagon Sales in UK, Could North America Be Next?

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Volvo Cars is suspending sedan sales in the United Kingdom and it looks like North America could be next if we consider the brand’s rationale. The company has said its sales volume has skewed so heavily toward SUVs and crossovers that it doesn’t make good sense to offer anything else. The first models are due to arrive next year. “We

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BMW Group and Toyota agree to mid-to-long-term research collaboration in next-generation Li-ion batteries; BMW to supply 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota Europe

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BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. Under the MOU, the two companies will collaborate on research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cell technologies. liter and 2.0-liter

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Report: Mercedes Having Tough Time Selling EVs

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Unfortunately, the brand’s sales trajectory doesn’t appear to be cooperating. However, luxury brands seemed to have the edge in EV sales — as their customer base is more willing to be early adopters and typically has more disposable income. Automotive News recently conducted a series of interviews with Mercedes retailers.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

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The new EX60 will rival premium models from Tesla, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Volvo set a new sales record in the first three months of the year with growing demand for its electric models. Volvo set a new sales record in the first three months of the year with growing demand for its electric models.

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Tesla opens a milestone Supercharger in Norway open to all EV makers

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Its land area lists it as the 61st largest country on Earth, yet Norway is amongst the most supportive countries in terms of the transition to sustainable energy, with EV sales figures skyrocketing well above countries with larger land areas and population counts. With 18,425 sales through 2022 thus far, Tesla controls 15.5

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