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End of production for BMW i3; 250,000 units over 8 and a half years

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The serial production of the BMW i3 has ended , some eight and a half years after it was launched. The BMW i3 (combined power consumption: 16.3 - 15.3 The BMW i3 (combined power consumption: 16.3 - 15.3 For the BMW Group Plant Leipzig, the farewell to the BMW i3 is linked to the start of a new chapter in electric mobility.

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200,000 BMW i3 EVs produced in Leipzig over nearly 7 years

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At the BMW Group plant in Leipzig, the 200,000 th BMW i3 model rolled off the production line last week. The BMW i3s (combined power consumption: 14.6 – 14.0 kWh/100 km) with Fluid Black metallic paint finish and accents in BMW i Blue was produced for a customer from Saxony and will be delivered by the BMW branch in Leipzig.

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BMW and SGL to triple production capacity at Moses Lake carbon fiber plant with $200M expansion; world’s largest carbon fiber plant

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A production line for carbon fiber takes the PAN precursor through two stages (stabilization/oxidation and carbonization) and then to winding. SGL and BMW made the announcement at the groundbreaking ceremony for the planned site expansion. 3,000 tons of carbon fiber. Source: SGLACF. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant. Source: neon.

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Four key Hyundai Motor Group affiliates join Climate Group’s RE100, aim to expand renewables usage

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Under the goal of carbon neutrality, the four companies plan to establish a joint RE100 response system at global sites where they operate in common. The Group plans to successfully achieve its carbon neutrality goal by various ways as well as RE100 initiatives. GM, the BMW Group and Tata Motors are also RE100 members.

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Hyundai Motor Group affiliates to join Climate Group’s RE100, aim to expand renewable energy use

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Joining 300 other global companies, the Group plans to further accelerate efforts on sustainable development and carbon neutrality. Hyundai Motor installed roof-type solar power facilities at its Asan automotive plant (South Korea) in 2013 to produce 13,000 MWh per year. General Motors and the BMW Group are also RE100 members.

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US MSRP for BMW i3 EV will be $41,350, before incentives

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BMW announced that the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (without Destination & Handling) for the i3 electric vehicle in the US will be $41,350, before any federal or state incentives. The BMW i3 will offer interior space comparable to the BMW 3 Series on a shorter overall body.

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