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More auto plant shutdowns for COVID-19

Green Car Congress

Joining BMW, Ford and FCA in suspension of production in the US due to COVID-19 ( earlier post ) are: Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the US, through 3 April. Tesla will suspend production at its Fremont plant on 23 March.

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EVs Take 24.9% Of The UK Car Market — BMW Top Brand

CleanTechnica EVs

of the UK auto market, up from 21.5% Overall auto volume was 153,529 units, up 14.3% BMW was October’s leading BEV brand. October saw plugin EVs take 24.9% year on year. Plugin hybrids had their strongest share in two years. YoY, and in line with pre-2020 seasonal averages.

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Comment on Nio reaches deal with local firm for production of SiC modules by nov22

CN EV Post

Just like BMW, NIO likes to use unique technology and innovative auto parts for maximum performance, while LI AUTO assembles its product line on mature technology and generic auto parts, just like Honda Civic. As a result, Li Auto doesn't need to worry much about supply chain because multiple supply options.

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BMW taps humanoid startup Figure to take on Tesla’s robot – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Working with BMW on automation in a manufacturing facility is a huge validator for us in the space,” Adcock said. Robotics startup Figure said it has signed a partnership with BMW Manufacturing to deploy its humanoid robots in the car maker’s facility in the U.S., “We have designed the robot to be safe next to humans.

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BMW aggregates more EV chargers, adding Shell ahead of Tesla

Baua Electric

BMW is relying on Shell Recharge Solutions to offer customers streamlined access to EV charging stations across multiple networks. The automaker on Wednesday announced an agreement with Shell Recharge Solutions that it claims will provide access to more than 100,000 public chargers through the My BMW app.

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BMW Charging adds Shell charger access for EV drivers in North America

Baua Electric

BMW Charging has just launched in North America as an additional EV charger network powered by Shell Recharge. The newly expanded network gives BMW EV drivers access to over 100,000 chargers across the continent, easily accessible from the vehicle itself or an app. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Humanoid robots have been in development for several years by Japan’s Honda and Hyundai Motor’s Boston Dynamics. Humanoid robots have been in development for several years by Japan’s Honda and Hyundai Motor ‘s Boston Dynamics.

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