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BMW M presents Concept XM PHEV

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At Art Basel’s 2021 Miami Beach show, BMW M GmbH presented the new BMW Concept XM; the concept car looks ahead to the most powerful BMW M car ever to go into series production, which is set to begin at the end of 2022. The BMW Concept XM provides a preview of the new front end design for BMW’s forthcoming luxury-class models.

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Conti CityPlus concept tire premieres at IAA Mobility

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At IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, Continental unveiled its new tire concept Conti CityPlus. To achieve higher overall energy efficiency, the concept tire includes a range of modifications designed to reduce tire deformation during braking and acceleration. The Conti CityPlus is based on Continental’s EcoContact 6 series tire.

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Nissan reveals high-performance Ariya Single Seater Concept

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Nissan revealed its new Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept—a high-performance exploration, development and demonstration project of how the all-electric Nissan Ariya crossover ( earlier post ) powertrain could be used in a bespoke single-seat racing car chassis. Available 2023 Ariya models, range and pricing for the US.

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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

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ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel.

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Polestar 6 LA Concept edition build slots sell out in one week

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Polestar, the Swedish electric performance car company, announced that all 500 build slots were reserved online within a week of the production announcement for the Polestar 6 LA Concept edition. concept car first shown in March 2022. Earlier post.). Only 500 will be produced.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows electric small van camper Concept EQT Marco Polo

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Mercedes-Benz Vans showed the Concept EQT Marco Polo—a new, fully electric micro camper van based on the EQT, which is equipped with innovations for the segment. In the near future, the Marco Polo Module—a practical camper solution for fully electric short trips with the EQT—will be available. meters by 0.97

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BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo e-bike and e-scooter

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The BMW Group has presented a number of innovative micromobility solutions to the public in the past, including the BMW Motorrad X2City, the Personal Mover Concept and the BMW Vision E³ Way elevated road concept. Concept DYNAMIC CARGO. The concept is rounded off by a facility for adding a modular system of weather protection.

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