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BMW puts 70 hydrogen tugger trains into operation in Leipzig

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The BMW Group Leipzig plant is commissioning 70 more hydrogen-powered tugger trains (indoor tugs). As early as 2013, in a first research project in Leipzig, BMW tested eleven hydrogen-powered tractors and forklifts in test operation and identified important fields of action for the current connection project.

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Global sales of BMW Group electrified vehicles up 1.4% in January; BMW i3 the top seller

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Overall sales of BMW Group Electrified vehicles increased by 1.4% By the end of this year, the number of BMW Group electrified vehicles on the roads around the world will total more than half a million. —Pieter Nota, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Sales and Brand BMW.

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BMW targeting doubling energy density of battery cells by 2030, with current i3 as basis

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The BMW Group has pooled its years of experience with battery cells and extensive knowledge in the field in a new Competence Center in Munich. —Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. The BMW Group is investing a total of €200 million in the Competence Center and employees 200 people there.

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Tesla Cybertruck spotted near BMW’s Munich R&D center

Baua Electric

So imagine the surprise when a flatbed car transporter was spotted with a covered(-but-really-you-can-tell-what’s-under-there), triangle-shaped vehicle in Munich, just down the road from BMW. Which is interesting, given that BMW doesn’t make trucks (though it does make SUVs). We hope they learned a lot for that kind of money.

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BMW showcases new carbon fiber reinforced plastic production process with M3 CRT; process to produce components for i3 electric and i8 PHEV models

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BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The M3 CRT represents the worldwide debut of a new production process for carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the automotive industry. BMW M3 CRT. Earlier post.).

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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

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As new vehicle transaction prices declined once again in September, according to Kelley Blue Book data, Tesla is the culprit, helping consumers find industry-leading vehicles for a reasonable price. Stephanie Valdez-Streaty , director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, said: “EV sales continue to grow in the U.S.,

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Electric Cars Sales Report – January 2023

Electric Vehicles India

Ltd by the super sales of their compact SUV Nexon ev. With the launch of luxury electric cars from BYD, BMW, Hyundai, and Mercedes, ev cars market is going to witness huge returns in the coming days. Increased customers have become an indicating factor for the growth of EVs in the EV Industry.

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