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BMW investing €200M in Munich plant to prep for series production of i4 EV in 2021

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group is investing around €200 million in its Munich plant in preparation for series production of the BMW i4 electric vehicle, which will be manufactured at the company’s headquarters starting in 2021. The integration of the BMW i4 requires extensive measures, especially in body shop and vehicle assembly.

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

Green Car Congress

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. Click to enlarge.

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Why going inexperienced by no means is going out of season at an award-winning Quebec dealership

Baua Electric

The house owners of BMW Laval and Miniature Laval similar Montreal had been quietly introducing sustainable practices for years. BMW Laval has been named BMW Team Canada’s first-ever winner within the sustainability section. BMW is highly engaged in the green economy,” D’Argenio stated. since 2014.

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Visio.M partners showcasing energy efficient passenger climate control for EVs

Green Car Congress

Many electric vehicles simply took over concepts from the combustion engined vehicles—e.g., concept car achieves maximum efficiency not only through temperature control of the passenger space, but also by integrating the performance electronics into a holistic thermal management system. a heater and an air conditioner.

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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The automotive and green electric vehicle blogosphere has been abuzz with talk of the BMW MINI E ever since July 9th, 2008, when AutoblogGreen published the rumor that 500 of the intriguing new electric cars would be released later this year in California. If my speculation holds true congratulations are due both to BMW and AC Propulsion.

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Polestar 5 will be brand’s top model from 2025

EV Central

Some of them were hired from Formula 1 teams, others previously worked for car makers from BMW-owned Mini to VW Group-owned Bentley, or major automotive component suppliers. But what Baguley does with the Polestar 5 prototype feels more like one of the great ICE-powered, rear-drive M cars from BMW. Minus the noise, naturally.

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