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PG&E and BMW of North America start V2X testing in California

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and BMW of North America (BMW) are collaborating to test how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology can serve as a solution to offset growing demand on the power grid, improve reliability for electric customers, and maximize the usage of renewable energy. In California 1.4

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International collaboration develops progressive vision for urban production at the BMW Group; OMA and 3XN

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Urban Production is an international architecture competition organized by the BMW Group in close cooperation with the City of Munich. approach of the BMW iFACTORY, Plant Munich will receive new assembly and logistics halls and a new bodyshop. BMW Group Plant Munich future Vision Urban Production with neighborhood.

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BMW i Ventures makes strategic investment in Scoop; carpooling mobile application

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BMW i Ventures announced a strategic investment in Scoop Technologies , Inc., The Scoop app automatically connects co-workers and neighbors who live in the same neighborhood and travel to the same work area. —Ulrich Quay, Head of BMW i Ventures. creators of the carpooling mobile application “Scoop”.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. The BMW i3 uses the BMW eDrive rear-wheel drive powertrain previously found on the BMW ActiveE (but the i3 is significantly lighter). Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

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Acceleration is strong and builds as you glide through the gears. The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo drew stares, which is saying something in car-crazy Southern California, where every exotic is roaming free on the highways and can be found tucked away behind gates in tony neighborhoods. Clicking into a lesser drive mode of Normal or I.C.E.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Automakers have entered this market with mixed results, building substantial membership levels in only a few years, but they are also challenged with the new MaaS business model. Zipcar offers more than 60 different makes and models of vehicles, including Audis, BMWs, Mini Coopers, pickup trucks, Prius hybrids and more.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Tools for Fleets and Commercial/Industrial Buildings – vertical-specific tools to manage and optimize EV charging for fleets and in commercial/industrial buildings. Municipality and neighborhood zoning may regulate the size and scope of charging station operation based on physical size, business operation and other factors.