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BMW Group Thailand begins local assembly of high-voltage batteries for BMW plug-in hybrid vehicles

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BMW Group Thailand has inaugurated local high-voltage battery production plant in partnership with the DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers and a partner of BMW Group since 1966. BMW Group Thailand launched the local assembly lines in July 2019 at the DRÄXLMAIER Group plant.

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Thailand’s EV industry growing rapidly

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The Thailand Board of Investment announced that Thailand has received more foreign direct investment supporting the country’s growing electric vehicle production ecosystem. million units in 2018. Thailand is making great progress in the area of sustainable mobility.

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Daimler buying more than €20B of battery cells for electric drive vehicles by 2030

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In this way, together with our partners, we ensure the supply of our global battery production network today and in the future using the latest technologies. The company is also investing €1 billion in the global battery production network within the worldwide production network. The eSprinter will follow in the second half of 2019.

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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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Customers in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia emerged as the most enthusiastic about electric cars. Along with the release of the study, Nissan announced that the new LEAF will go on sale in seven markets in Asia and Oceania during the next fiscal year: Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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In 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ global portfolio will include eight all-electric Mercedes-EQ models. The global Mercedes-Benz production network is ready for the company’s electric product offensive and is integrating its Mercedes-EQ models into series production in its existing plants. solutions.

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BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

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Every cell generation at the BMW Group is awarded in global competition to the leading manufacturer from both a technology and a business perspective to ensure access to the best possible cell technology. The BMW Group has also localized battery production in Thailand, where it is working with the Dräxlmaier Group.

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BMW boosts CATL battery order to €7.3B, signs €2.9B battery order with Samsung SDI

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The original CATL order volume of four billion euros announced in mid-2018 will now be increased to €7.3 Every cell generation is awarded in global competition to the leading manufacturer from both a technology and a business perspective. Limited) and Samsung SDI. billion (contract duration from 2020 to 2031), with €4.5

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