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BMW plant brings electrically heated ring hearth furnace into operation

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For the first time, chassis and drive component production in Plant 02.10 at the BMW Group site in Dingolfing is operating an electrically heated ring hearth furnace. —Marc Sielemann, responsible for quality and production of powertrains, chassis and brakes with Purchasing, and director of the Dingolfing component plant 02.10

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. This active driving experience will therefore be the first chance for people not involved in the development process to gain a direct impression of what the BMW iX5 Hydrogen has to offer. Earlier post.)

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BMW unveils Concept i4 electric Gran Coupé; 600 km range

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BMW unveiled the BMW Concept i4 EV using a livestream instead of the planned Geneva venue. The BMW Concept i4 represents a look ahead to the BMW i4, slated to enter production in 2021. Powered by fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, the i4 has a very slim battery with optimum energy density. Production.

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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. We will be capable of testing new systems technology and innovative production processes. —Milan Nedeljkovi?,

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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. To make an effective contribution to climate protection, we aim to improve our products’ overall environmental balance—from resources to recycling. —Andreas Wendt.

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

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BMW’s iFACTORY production strategy defines the future orientation of plants and production technologies at the BMW Group and meets the challenges of the transformation to e-mobility. Automotive manufacturing of the future requires a new, holistic way of thinking. —Milan Nedeljkovi?, —Milan Nedeljkovi?.

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The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

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The Norwegian government’s climate protection goals and related support policies have played a significant role. Auto companies have accelerated the pace of electrification of their products. According to statistics, Norway’s electric car sales have accounted for 64.5%