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BMW Group shifting to cylindrical BMW cells in NEUE KLASSE from 2025; 46xx

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The BMW Group will launch a new era of e-mobility from 2025 with the models of its NEUE KLASSE ( earlier post )— using newly-developed cylindrical battery cells optimized for the new architecture for the first time. —Frank Weber, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Development.

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BMW targeting doubling energy density of battery cells by 2030, with current i3 as basis

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The BMW Group has pooled its years of experience with battery cells and extensive knowledge in the field in a new Competence Center in Munich. —Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. The BMW Group is investing a total of €200 million in the Competence Center and employees 200 people there.

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Audi, BMW and VW See Strong US Diesel Sales

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Audi, Volkswagen and BMW reported strong sales of diesel models in the US in December and the year. By year-end, TDI models accounted for 43% of Audi Q7 and 53% of A3 sales. Audi initially expected TDI models to make up 18-20% of the sales mix for the Q7 and A3 lines. compared to December 2008.

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Tesla Model Y continues to lead auto sales in Norway

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Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 (though compensating from a hangover earlier in Q1). The Tesla Model Y broke all records, with the highest monthly sales of any vehicle in Norway’s history, with 7,445 units registered, and over 38% of the entire auto market.

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2023 electric car sales record led by Tesla, BYD and MG – but luxury brands are also doing plenty of EV heavy lifting

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Sales figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries showed its was relatively new brands leading the way with electric car sales – with Tesla accounting for 53 percent of all EV sales. EV sales growing fast Electric cars now account for 7.2 Again, it’s Tesla doing the heavy lifting, with 46,116 sales.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. million units.

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Tesla Model Y Takes Over 38% Of Norway’s Auto Sales In March!

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Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 […] The slight dent in share came from a drop in plugin hybrid volume, against overall market growth.

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