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BMW Group plans joint venture for MINI electric vehicles in China; LoI with Great Wall Motor

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A key element of the brand’s continued strategic development will be local production of future battery-electric MINI vehicles in the world’s largest market for electromobility. To this end, the BMW Group has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor. Click to enlarge.

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SF Motors to acquire EV battery module startup InEVit, headed by Martin Eberhard

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an electric vehicle (EV) battery modularization startup headed by former Tesla CEO Martin Eberhard. InEVit has been working on a chemistry- and form-factor-agnostic battery module design. Sokon’s primary business comprises automobile manufacturing, engine manufacturing and auto parts manufacturing.

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First car using Nidec’s E-Axle traction motor system unveiled

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Nidec first revealed its automotive traction motor system in September 2017; the company later went on to announce the successful development of a refined design that fully integrates the reduction gearbox and inverter. The super e-car with a driving mileage of more than 500 kilometers is slated to hit the market in 2019.

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BMW Group, Daimler, Ford, Audi & Porsche JV for up to 350 kW CCS ultra-fast charging network along major highways in Europe

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The goal is the quick build-up of a sizable number of stations in order to enable long-range travel for battery electric vehicle drivers. The build-up is planned to start in 2017, with an initial target of about 400 sites in Europe. This will be an important step towards facilitating mass-market BEV adoption.

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BMW, Brilliance Auto expanding China JV; all-electric iX3 planned for export outside China

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Our agreement sets a long-term framework for our future in China—a future involving continued investment, further growth and a clear commitment to the development and production of electric vehicles. This is the first battery factory operated by a premium automobile manufacturer in China.

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BMW, Brilliance Auto expanding China JV; all-electric iX3 planned for export outside China

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Our agreement sets a long-term framework for our future in China—a future involving continued investment, further growth and a clear commitment to the development and production of electric vehicles. This is the first battery factory operated by a premium automobile manufacturer in China.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. To put this in context, pure battery-electric cars accounted for just 0.7%