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GM and LG Energy Solution investing $2.3B in second Ultium Cells manufacturing plant in US

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billion to build its second battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States. Early conceptual rendering of Ultium Cells LLC battery cell manufacturing facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee. GM’s future Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging. The facility will be located in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive—the top model in the range—(combined power consumption according to WLTP: 20.6 - 18.2

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2023 MAZDA MX-30 EV arriving in California dealerships this spring; starting at $34,110; 100-mile range

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kWh lithium-ion battery, the MX-30 has an EPA-estimated range of 100 miles on a full charge. The use of cork in the interior adds warmth and pays homage to Mazda’s heritage as a cork manufacturer. Equipped with Mazda’s e-Skyactiv technology and a 35.5 Earlier post.)

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BMW M introduces i7 M70 xDrive electric performance model

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BMW M is introducing an all-electric performance model to spearhead the new BMW 7 Series range. The range-topping model of the new BMW 7 Series line-up accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The new BMW i7 M70 - Performance and charging.

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BMW deploying iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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In addition to the technological equivalents of features found on combustion engines, such as charge air coolers, air filters, control units and sensors, the BMW Group also developed special hydrogen components for its new fuel cell system. Fuel cell systems are manufactured in two main steps, based on the individual fuel cells.

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BMW introduces i7 Protection; first production electric protection model

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A VR9-level security vehicle protects against attacks with short- and long-range weapons up to 7.62 The new BMW i7 Protection and new BMW 7 Series Protection will be built at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in an elaborate “craft manufacturing” process. The new BMW i7 Protection sprints to 62 mph from rest in 9.0

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Proterra unveils ZX5 next-generation battery-electric transit bus

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The ZX5 bus, Proterra’s fifth-generation battery-electric transit vehicle, features a new streamlined vehicle design and maximizes the amount of energy that can be stored on board the vehicle to increase power and range.

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