Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2021

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). A smart-charging plugin hybrid can integrate more renewable energy than a normal-charging all-battery electric vehicle, despite the smaller battery size.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 31, 2021

Before Mercedes-Benz shows its EQS electric flagship, the company’s performance offshoot shows the future of go-fast plug-in hybrids. Genesis teases what looks like a future electric luxury coupe. BMW asserts its plan to go without a dedicated EV platform until the middle of the decade.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The BMW Group’s Efficient Dynamics strategy is targeting reductions in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions while at the same time increasing performance. In battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or automobiles using plug-in hybrid technology (PHEVs), the Efficient Dynamics strategy is aimed primarily at increasing the electric range.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2014

The BMW Group and Samsung SDI have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their supply relationship for battery cells for electro-mobility. Samsung SDI will supply the BMW Group with battery cells for the BMW i3, BMW i8 and additional hybrid models over the coming years. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. This application of BMW eDrive technologies features the first PHEV system with a front/transverse-mounted.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). BMW eDrive. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

Legacy automakers, keen to make an “orderly transition” to EVs, have embraced all kinds of half-measures, from PHEVs to awkward ICE-to-EV conversions to pick-your-powertrain production lines. EVs accounted for 15 percent of BMW’s sales in 2023, up from 9 percent the previous year. It plans to begin manufacturing EVs in the US by 2030.

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2023

Upcoming Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets a new V12 engine and three electric motors as part of a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system Rather than downsizing the engine or switching only to electric motors, the Italian sports car maker has instead added three electric motors to the supercar mix. Yep, you read that right.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

BMW has sold almost 10,300 i3 EVs worldwide during the first nine months of this year, and 341 i8 plug-in hybrids from June through September, according to Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG in his statement on the company’s quarterly results. of BMW automotive brand sales worldwide.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

BMW Group has commissioned two new production lines for electric drive components—high voltage battery packs and electric motors—at its Dingolfing plant. After the market launch of the BMW i models, BMW Group is currently preparing for the introduction of plug-in hybrid vehicles in its core brand models.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

Meanwhile, the automaker may add hybrids as it looks to boost sales in the US. Although sales are up, VW was still behind rivals Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Hyundai. We’re not questioning the future,” Di Si told Automotive News during VW’s annual media conference. A new, larger VW electric SUV will arrive in the US. 7 and ID Buzz.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

A new report by the European Commission adds yet another real-world data point showing that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles create much more emissions than we previously thought – by an average of 3.5 For this reason, PHEVs have long been thought of as an ideal transitional technology between gas vehicles and electric ones.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

In MY 2013, there were 11 EVs and 4 PHEVs available in the market; MY 2014 has 12 (counting the Tesla Model S 60 and 80 as one) EVs on the market and 10 PHEVs, along with the lone CNG car, the Honda Civic. (In In this tally, the BMW i3 counts as an EV in its battery-only configuration and as a PHEV when equipped with a range extender.)

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Speaking on the future of powertrains at the Aachen Colloquium, Klaus Fröhlich, Member of the Board of Management at BMW AG, Development, said that BMW will enter the fuel cell market early in the next decade, starting with very small production runs. BMW Group is planning more models with electric drive systems in the future.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) was named the World Green Car at the World Car Awards in New York. The other two short-listed finalists in contention for the award were the Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid and the Volkswagen Golf GTE. Its battery-electric sibling, the BMW i3, took the same award in 2014.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2015

At the Vienna Motor Symposium, Klaus Fröhlich, member of the Board of BMW AG, Development, outlined the direction the company is taking with its next-generation Power eDrive plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform ( earlier post ). However, longer distance requirements can be best met with plug-in hybrid drives—i.e.,

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Low-cost 14V micro hybrid systems and full (strong) hybrid (i.e., The 170-page report also finds that while the combined global EV and plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) market share is expected to grow to about 1.5% Li-Ion batteries for strong hybrids are in short supply. billion in 2015 and $9.2 billion in 2020.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The Plug-in Hybrid Option. A plug-in hybrid vehicle is especially good for local electric motoring with the freedom to burn gas on a longer trip. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Overall winner of the second annual Brighton to London RAC (Royal Automotive Club) Future Car Challenge on 5 November was former Formula 1 designer Gordon Murray and his T.27 27 electric vehicle. Earlier post.). More than 65 low-emission vehicles —some not seen on UK roads before— completed the Challenge.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Revisions will be made to suit new powertrains, such as longer-range plug-in hybrids, allowing it to compete more effectively. kWh battery, providing an electric-only range of up to 100 kilometres in the PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) versions of the new Volkswagen Passat sedan and the latest Tiguan.

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EV Sales

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

PHEVs shine in disrupted market The European passenger plug-in market registered 112,000 registrations in January (+50% YoY), with PHEVs (+85%) growing faster than BEVs (+18%), with PHEVs starting the year ahead of BEVs (42% BEVs / 58% PHEVs). 4 BMW 330e – Now this was a surprise. reached the 4th place last month.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

BMW mates M & EV. BMW iX M60. BMW says the introduction of the all-electric 2022 iX M60 SUV “marks a milestone…as it signifies the entry of BMW M into the segment of electrified performance vehicles.” Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). Super-size twin turbo power and new hybrid powetrain.

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Drive Electric

MAY 15, 2022

The Emissions Reduction Plan released today confirms the future of mobility in New Zealand will be electric. In April, 39% of all vehicles sold were an EV, PHEV or a hybrid. Drive Electric is a not-for-profit membership organisation with one goal – Mainstreaming e-mobility to support New Zealand’s low-carbon future.

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EV Sales

APRIL 26, 2021

This time growth came from both fields, with BEVs doubling their sales year-on-year, but PHEVs continue surging at a faster pace, having seen their sales jump by 264% YoY last month, confirming plugin hybrids as the major growth source for plugins in the first months of 2021. BEV) , pulling the 2021 PEV share to 15% (6.6%

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2012

not a series-hybrid type vehicle such as the Chevrolet Volt equipped with a full-capability engine. During the public hearing on the ACC rule package, comments from ARB staff and the Board indicated that BMW was particularly interested in this classification.). The basic rationale, according to ARB staff, is that such a.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The BMW Group is introducing its innovative eDrive Zones in another 20 European cities, including Copenhagen, Verona and Toulouse. A total of 138 cities in Europe are now benefiting from this technology; BMW expects to roll out the service in at least another 30 cities worldwide in the coming year. Pölten, Toulouse and Verona.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2015

This report covers battery-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), range extended electric vehicles (REV), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). Registrations of BEV and PHEV in the EU from 2010 to 2014. 67,300 PHEV and REV. The PHEV/REV group breaks down to: 50,869 gasoline PHEV. 12,613 diesel PHEV.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Interestingly, BYD’s all-electric vehicles are beginning to outpace its plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). BYD’s PHEV sales were up 21% to 95,715 last month. It’s about transitioning the auto industry for a sustainable future. Production was also up significantly, with 114,365 EVs built last month, up 64% YOY.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. Click to enlarge. share for PEVs in the global market this year.

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EV Sales

JANUARY 25, 2021

In December, BEVs ran fast (168.912 units, +223% YoY), but PHEVs are were even faster (+347%, 112,260 units), so in the final 2020 numbers, while plugin hybrids ended below (46% vs 54% share) fully electrics, they recovered a massive 10% share regarding the previous year. Last month Best Seller was the VW ID.3,

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Push EVs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Full electrics grew slightly whilst plugin hybrids shrank. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). The good news is that flatness or decline is mostly due to falling PHEV sales (stemming from incentive cuts), whilst the performance of BEVs has been more resilient. Volkswagen was the UK’s best selling BEV brand in January. comprised 13.1%

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Push EVs

JUNE 17, 2023

Full electrics gained share, but were outpaced by the losses in plugin hybrid share, due to recent policy changes. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). PHEVs have remained in the 5% to 6% share range this year, from 12% to 14% over the same period last year. PHEVs however fell by 40% YoY, to 13,803 units. comprised 17.3%

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2015

Getrag is the world’s largest (by volume) OEM-independent supplier of automotive transmissions, offering a range of transmission systems which include manual, automated-manual, dual-clutch, hybrid and other advanced systems. Every vehicle has and will have a transmission in the foreseeable future.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2010

Bosch anticipates that electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will take almost a 3% share of the global new car market in 2020. Bosch has already established a complete product portfolio for hybrid and electric powertrains including core components such as the power electronics, high-torque electric motors and chargers. Source: Bosch.

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Push EVs

JULY 12, 2023

Full electrics grew share at a decent rate, while plugin hybrids retreated slightly. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). We can see that BEVs have grown well whilst PHEVs have slightly declined. Regarding volumes, BEVs grew by 33% YoY to 10,956 units, while PHEV declined by 5% to 5,798 units. June’s result saw EVs take 59.2%

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2021

BMW has begun series production of the fully-electric BMW iX in Dingolfing. combustion-engine vehicles, plug-in hybrids and fully-electric models—on a single line. Start of Production of the new BMW iX at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. BMW AG Member of the Board of Management, Production.

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