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

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The BMW Group has signed a long-term supply contract worth €2 billion for battery cells with the Swedish company Northvolt. The battery cells will be produced in Europe at the Northvolt gigafactory currently under construction in Skellefteå in northern Sweden (series plant Northvolt Ett) from 2024.

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BMW Group to build new pilot plant to produce Li-ion cells

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The BMW Group has set itself the goal of creating a closed and sustainable material cycle for battery cells. The new pilot plant will strengthen our expertise in production of battery cells. Our goal is to optimize near-standard production of battery cells from the perspective of quality, performance and costs.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. Fuel cell systems are manufactured in two main steps, based on the individual fuel cells. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies.

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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

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Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. Industry experts anticipate that in 2030 more than half of all new vehicles will be fully electric.

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DHL to roll out 63 Workhorse electric delivery vans in US; first 30 in SF Bay area

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DHL will roll out a new fleet of 63 electric delivery vans that will serve US markets. The fleet of 63 NGEN-1000 electric delivery cargo vans are produced by equipment manufacturer Workhorse Group. This includes joining partners to plant one million trees each year.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3 1ST special edition enables electric ranges of up to 420 kilometers (261 miles) (WLTP) with initially three equipment variants. 3 1ST models feature the most popular battery variant that provides a usable energy content of 58 kWh. 3 batteries, thus safeguarding longevity. All future ID. 3 at the Zwickau plant.

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BMW outlines iFACTORY production strategy; transformation to e-mobility; Plant Debrecen first CO2-free plant

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Automotive manufacturing of the future requires a new, holistic way of thinking. With its clear focus on the all-electric drive, it sets the conditions for future vehicle generations to be manufactured efficiently and in line with the company’s profitability and quality goals. —Milan Nedeljkovi?.

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