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Brussels plant kicks off production for the new Audi Q8 e-tron

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The first Audi Q8 e-tron drove off the production line at the Brussels plant yesterday, 14 December, marking the beginning of an era for the new top model in Audi’s electric SUV range. The electric traction motors for production are transported from Hungary to Brussels by green freight. AUDI AG has owned the Belgium site since 2007.

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Valeo, Siemens JV for high-voltage electric powertrains starts operation: Valeo Siemens eAutomotive GmbH

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The portfolio comprises e-motors, range extenders, onboard chargers, inverters and DC/DC converters, destined for the entire range of on-road electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles.

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BMW taps electric hypercar specialist Rimac for high-performance EV batteries

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My business journey began with a 1984 BMW 3 Series that I converted into an electric car in my garage at the age of 20, so it’s a perfect piece of symmetry to partner with the BMW Group today,” Mate Rimac, founder and CEO of Rimac Group, said. A significant part of the campus will be dedicated to BMW. “My

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Porsche is finally unveiling the Macan EV this week, its latest sketches show an early look

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The Győr, Hungary, site supplies both Audi and Porsche. Porsche previewing Macan EV ahead of the big debut The Macan EV is Porsche’s first EV that the brand is converting from an existing nameplate. The Porsche Macan is based on the Audi co-developed PPE platform, which will also power the upcoming Q6 E-Tron. Check back for more info.

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Siemens and Valeo to form joint venture in high-voltage electric powertrains

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Siemens and Valeo have signed an agreement to form a joint venture in high voltage powertrains for the entire range of electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. Siemens and Valeo strongly complement one another with regard to their product portfolios, production know-how and geographical spread.

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BMW spends billions to push its next-gen EVs into Tesla territory

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Vision Neue Klasse Vision sedan On the heels of announcing its record year in sales of all-electric vehicles last year, BMW says it is now investing $711 million (€650 million) to convert its main factory in Munich to exclusively produce electric vehicles by the end of 2027.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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According to WLTP, ranges of around 600 kilometers (373 miles) are planned for the Mercedes EQS SUV architecture. It will be the first purely electrically powered production vehicle from the Kecskemét plant in Hungary. The range initially includes the EQB 300 4MATIC (combined electrical consumption NEDC: 16.2 to WLTP: 19.3-15.7

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