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BMW Brilliance Automotive opens battery factory in Shenyang; 3rd battery factory in BMW Group production network

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the BMW Group opened a new “High-Voltage Battery Center” in Shenyang, China. The battery factory will supply the nearby Dadong plant, which is operated by the BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) joint venture and will produce the BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid for the local market. —Oliver Zipse. Click to enlarge.

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MINI realigning model range with emphasis on electromobility; crossover & premium compact segments; and China

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The British premium automobile manufacturer MINI is realigning its model range, with a focus on drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. In 2008, MINI was a trailblazer for electromobility in the BMW Group. l/100 km; combined electricity consumption: 14.0 – 13.1 —Bernd Körber, Head of MINI.

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Tesla and local EV makers are leaving veteran auto in China’s electric car segment

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For some legacy automakers, China’s electric car segment is becoming a white whale of sorts amid rising competition from younger, faster, and more aggressive rivals. As noted in a Bloomberg News report, even companies such as Xpeng Motors and Hozon New Energy Automobile Co. — Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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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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MG (owned by the Chinese SAIC) was the only group to post an increase in registrations, with its volume jumping from 1,327 to 2,592 units. The positive results came as a result of more electrified vehicles from Mercedes (+44%), Volkswagen (+240%), BMW (+15%), Hyundai (+25%), Volvo (+79%), and Suzuki, among others.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

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As a subscriber, you can receive our free weekly China Auto News, which keeps you informed the latest developments of Chinas automobile industry. Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co.

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Electric Car Quotes: List of the Best Electric Vehicle Quotes

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What do people say about electric cars ? We have collected a few best quotes about electric vehicles. A collection of electric car quotes is presented here in this post. Read the following electric vehicle one-liners and share with your friends if you find them interesting! It’s about buying a better car.”

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles Written by Jerry James Stone Published on April 19th, 2009 34 Comments Posted in Electric Cars (EVs) , Plug-in hybrid EVs Just a few hours after General Motors called for a standardized EV plug , one has been created! More on Electric Cars: It’s On! Like this post?