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BMW joins the race to produce EVs in Mexico

Teslarati

BMW has announced that it will invest 800 million euros ($863 million) into its new production location in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, following numerous other manufacturers rushing to America’s Southern neighbor. and Canada, automakers like BMW have also been attracted to Mexico as a cheaper alternative.

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Tesla battery supplier Panasonic attracts Stellantis & BMW

Teslarati

Stellantis and BMW are reportedly talking with Tesla battery supplier Panasonic about potential new battery plants in North America. For over a decade, Panasonic has been supplying 18650 cells for the Model S sedan and Model X SUV and 2170 cells for the Model 3 and Model Y. for the buildout of two factories each in China and Europe.

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GM, finally, ramps up Cadillac Lyriq to meet demand for luxury SUVs

Baua Electric

2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport trim (Source: Cadillac) General Motors says it is responding to a strong demand for luxury EVs by ramping up production of its Cadillac all-electric Lyriq SUV this year. The post GM, finally, ramps up Cadillac Lyriq to meet demand for luxury SUVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Get started here.

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JATO Dynamics: 17% of new passenger car registrations in Europe in April were electrified

Green Car Congress

This represents the lowest monthly level since the 1970s, and the worst result among the big three markets: China, USA-Canada, and Europe. Registrations of SUV in April totalled 109,500 units, 78% less than April 2019. In contrast, the bigger and more expensive SUVs posted more moderate declines. Volume fell from 1.34

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BMW Electric SUV, Electric Motorcycle Road Trip, Best Green-Car Deals: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have a report of BMW building an electric SUV to compete with the Tesla Model X, an electric motorcycle road trip from Mexico to Canada, and the best deals on hybrids, electric cars, and diesels. BMW may build an all-electric SUV to compete with the Tesla Model X at the Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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Ineos lineup expands in 2024 with four-door pickup

Baua Electric

liter BMW instantly six fuel engine and ZF eight-speed automated transmission worn within the SUV. and Canada will start in 2024, Ineos stated, with orders and manufacturing for alternative markets slated to start out this moment. Ineos stated U.S. Output for the U.S. Ineos will identify its preliminary U.S.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

One’s a three-row midsize SUV under $60,000; the other’s a compact hatchback that starts in the mid-30s. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Now we’ve driven both.

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