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BMW Group presenting first two track sections for autonomous driving at new site in Sokolov, Czech Republic

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The Group is presenting the first two track sections for testing autonomous vehicles and assistance systems at the new BMW Group Future Mobility Center in Sokolov, the Czech Republic. At the new test site, the BMW Group will continue to advance electrification, digitalization and automated driving.

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Magna providing composite liftgate assembly for BMW i3 EV

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is leveraging its advanced composites and exteriors systems expertise to produce an innovative, lightweight composite liftgate assembly on the BMW i3. The fully assembled module is transported to BMW Group’s Leipzig facility for direct assembly in line. Magna International Inc.

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European Fast-E project launches; 278 fast-charging points in Germany and Belgium

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A sister project between the Czech Republic and Slovakia will add another 30 charging stations. Renault sells more electric vehicles in Europe than any other car manufacturer and had a market share of more than 23% in 2015.

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Carmakers are going green but British motorists are not

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Czech Republic / 154 / 154 / 8. Manufacturer/ranking 2007/ Average CO2 in 2008(g/km). BMW / 12 / 154. Italy / 145 / 147 / 2. Denmark / 146 / 160 / 12. Malta / 147 / 148 / 3. Belgium / 148 / 153 / 5. Spain / 148 / 153 / 6. Poland / 153 / 154 / 7. Hungary / 153 / 155 / 10. Slovenia / 156 / 156 / 11. Romania / 156 / 155 / 9.

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