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BMW Group announces local production of NEUE KLASSE in China from 2026, new gen 6 battery plant

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BBA) joint venture, Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, announced local production of the NEUE KLASSE in China. Today, 20 years after our joint venture’s initial start of production, I am delighted to announce local production of the NEUE KLASSE in China.

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Chinese firm launches fully electric container ship with massive 50,000 kWh battery capacity – Charged EVs

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The state-owned China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco) has developed and manufactured an all-electric container ship, the Greenwater 01, which is now operating a regular service route between Shanghai and Nanjing. However, as usual, the Chinese are on the case.

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BMW Group creates closed recycling loop for high-voltage batteries in China

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The BMW Group will expand its recycling concept in China in the future—which will not only contribute to environmental protection, but also effectively support China’s transition to a low-CO 2 economy. —Jochen Goller, head of BMW Group Region China. China is the world’s largest market for electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen significantly expanding charging infrastructure at German sites; first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW

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The Volkswagen brand is significantly expanding the charging infrastructure at its German sites. Some 750 new charging points are planned for next year, including the first High Power Charging stations with up to 300 kW power. 3 at a charging station. The Volkswagen brand has a comprehensive commitment to charging.

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Audi-FAW NEV building new EV plant in China; 150k cars annually

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a company jointly founded by Audi and its partner FAW, is is set to begin construction on a new plant in China for fully electric Audi models using the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). On an area of approximately 150 hectares, a highly modern plant for fully electric Audi models will be constructed by the end of 2024.

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BMW introduces electric 3 Series for Chinese market

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The BMW Group continues to broaden its portfolio of electrically powered vehicles with the addition of the fully electric BMW 3 Series, which will enter the Chinese market in May 2022. The BMW i3 eDrive35L is based on the successful BMW 3 Series, which led the premium-compact segment in China in 2021. Charging power max.

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Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

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With an electric range of up to 100 kilometers (WLTP) depending on the vehicle’s configuration and an electric-drive output of 110 kW/150 hp, the luxury sedan can travel locally CO₂ emission-free, both in the city and on interurban journeys. We will present our first fully electric model as early as 2023.

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