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BMW plans hydrogen fuel cell offering “early in next decade”

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Speaking on the future of powertrains at the Aachen Colloquium, Klaus Fröhlich, Member of the Board of Management at BMW AG, Development, said that BMW will enter the fuel cell market early in the next decade, starting with very small production runs. BMW Group is planning more models with electric drive systems in the future.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. This application of BMW eDrive technologies features the first PHEV system with a front/transverse-mounted. Earlier post.).

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BMW opens 2 new lines at Dingolfing for battery packs and motors to support intro of PHEVs into core brand models

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BMW Group has commissioned two new production lines for electric drive components—high voltage battery packs and electric motors—at its Dingolfing plant. After the market launch of the BMW i models, BMW Group is currently preparing for the introduction of plug-in hybrid vehicles in its core brand models.

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Connecticut providing up to $3K cash rebate for buyers of BEVs, FCEVs, and PHEVs while funding lasts

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Malloy announced the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program (CHEAPR). EVs covered by CHEAPR include battery electric (BEV), fuel cell (FCEV), and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. EVs covered by CHEAPR include battery electric (BEV), fuel cell (FCEV), and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles.

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Gordon Murray T.27 EV overall winner of 2nd annual Brighton to London RAC Future Car Challenge

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There were five vehicle energy classes: Pure Electric (EV); Extended-Range/Plug-In Hybrid (E-REV, PHEV); Hybrid (HV, HEV); Hydrogen (HFEV); and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)—up to 110g/km CO? emission fueled by any legal means.

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Porsche Project X, Ford Mustang GT3: Automobile Information Headlines

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Porsche Project X electrical hypercar thought debuts, may see manufacturing Ford Mustang GT3 observable, will race at Le Mans from 2024 2024 Lexus GX sports activities SUV bod with off-road cred Toyota Highlander vs. Hyundai Palisade: Evaluate Crossover SUVs 2024 BMW 1-Order Hatchback secret agent pictures and video PHEV drivers don’t plug in (..)

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Automakers are also launching their own carsharing programs (BMW, Daimler, etc.). H2USA, the new U.S. H2USA, the new U.S.

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