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BMW integrates Ubigi’s global Personal eSIM solution for premium connectivity – ET Auto

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BMW customers in France and Germany can activate the Personal eSIM of their vehicle with Transatel’s Ubigi 5G data plans to enjoy additional infotainment features and WiFi connectivity, irrespective of their primary network operator for their regular smartphone subscription. and 9 with the option Personal eSIM (SA6PA).

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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

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The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). The goal of the phase-three pilot is to continue to make smart charging more beneficial to the grid and more rewarding for BMW EV drivers.

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BMW Group Launches car sharing service “ReachNow” in Seattle

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Following a successful pilot program, BMW Group has launched ReachNow, a free-floating premium car sharing service, in Seattle. The initial fleet of 370 vehicles, including the BMW i3, the BMW 3 Series and the MINI Cooper, will be located on the streets of Seattle for immediate use. Renting your own vehicle via ReachNow.

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These are the best-selling used EVs – and what’s being traded in for them

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Those three EVs also held the top 3 slots in CarMax’s 2023 report , but on average, these models now cost $3,000 to $5,000 less than last year. But the Tesla Model X, BMW i3, and Jaguar I-Pace have dropped off the list. New additions to 2024’s most-popular list include the Volkswagen ID.4, Get started here. –ad*

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Germany’s auto industry – outrun by Tesla – to axe thousands more jobs

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Major car suppliers in Germany say they are struggling with the high upfront costs of shifting to EVs and “slow demand,” with companies looking to lay off thousands of workers, as much as 20% of total staff in some cases, in the coming years. But for German automakers, there is still time to turn it around. Get started here.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

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BMW iX xDrive50 Range: 324 Miles Price: $87,100 With similar practicality and spacious interior as BMW’s popular X5 model, the iX xDrive50 has dual electric motors that provide 516 horsepower and a large battery pack that can hold enough charge to give it 324 miles of range. The other upside?

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Tesla Model Y also leads the German EV market

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Only the MG4 put in a personal best performance, with 1,389 units delivered, near to twice its previous high (February). The Smart “#1”, having first delivered in noticeable volume in December, had personal-best deliveries of 313 units in March. There were a few newcomer BEV models visible further down the sales charts.

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