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All new MINI Countryman Electric makes its North American debut ahead of 2024 deliveries

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In correlation with Climate Week in New York City, MINI has debuted the new Countryman alongside parent company BMW Group ahead of initial US deliveries set for next year. more… The post All new MINI Countryman Electric makes its North American debut ahead of 2024 deliveries appeared first on Electrek.

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BMW Group expands BMW i Ventures role with new €500M fund; widened scope of investment, greater independence

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The BMW Group is expanding the remit of its BMW i Ventures venture capital unit and creating a new fund of up to €500 million (US$531 million) over ten years to support it. BMW i Ventures keeps us close to trendsetters from all different fields and their innovations.

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BMW i Ventures making strategic investment in Coulomb Technologies

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BMW i Ventures is making a strategic investment in Coulomb Technologies. The investment by BMW supports the development of infrastructure for plug-in electric vehicles. BMW i Ventures recognizes the importance of a global charging network for electric vehicle drivers. Ulrich Quay, Managing Director of BMW i Ventures.

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BMW i Ventures invests in UK's leading provider of EV charging infrastructure

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BMW i Ventures has made a strategic investment into Chargemaster Plc, the UK’s leading provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. In addition to this investment, Chargemaster and BMW i have entered into a wide ranging cooperation agreement whereby Chargemaster will provide a range of E-mobility services.

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Autonomous vehicle tech company Nauto enters strategic relationships with 3 automakers, including BMW and Toyota, and Allianz

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Autonomous vehicle technology company Nauto has entered into strategic agreements with three major auto companies, including BMW i Ventures and Toyota Research Institute, as well as with Allianz Ventures, part of the leading global financial service provider and insurance company Allianz Group.

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BMW, Volkswagen and ChargePoint complete EV express charging corridors on the East and West Coasts

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Electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now travel the most heavily-trafficked corridors on the East and West Coasts of the United States with the installation of 95 new DC Fast charging stations as part of the Express Charging Corridors Initiative—a collaboration of BMW of North America, Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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BMW introduces new i sub-brand, first two vehicles i3 and i8; premium mobility services and new venture capital company

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BMW introduced its new sub-brand, BMW i, along with announcement of production of the first two i models: the i3 (the battery-electric Megacity Vehicle, earlier post ) and the i8 (the production version of the plug-in hybrid Vision Efficient Dynamics concept, earlier post ). Click to enlarge. intelligent parking solutions).

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