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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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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. Mahindra is a pioneer in the electric mobility space in India and a great partner for our MEB Electric Platform.

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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 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. In coasting overrun and braking phases, the motor also serves as a generator, feeding energy back into a power battery.

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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 to electrify India, partners with Mahindra to supply MEB components

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(M&M) signed a Partnering Agreement to explore the use of electric components from VW’s Modular electric drive matrix (MEB) in the Indian automaker’s new “Born Electric Platform.”. The European automaker designed MEB for full electric vehicles. The drive matrix is expected to reach up to 500 km (310.69

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

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This will enhance not only volume and market planning but also supply chain and inventory management and support targeted work on quality as well. A further key issue in the field of climate protection is biodiversity. GREEN: Sustainability along the entire value chain.

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