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BMW joins the race to produce EVs in Mexico

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BMW has announced that it will invest 800 million euros ($863 million) into its new production location in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, following numerous other manufacturers rushing to America’s Southern neighbor. and Canada, automakers like BMW have also been attracted to Mexico as a cheaper alternative.

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BMW posts record BEV sales for Q3 2022 as demand for all-electric vehicles rise

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BMW is starting to see the merit of selling battery electric vehicles (BEV). BMW’s U.S. The increased availability of the battery electric BMW iX Sports Activity vehicle and BMW i4 Gran Couple significantly contributed to BMW’s sales growth in the third quarter. brand sales increased by 3.2%

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DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit

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Under the new law, only EVs assembled in North America qualify for the credits. Although Tesla and General Motors manufacture their EVs in the North American continent, they are excluded from the $7,500 EV credit. BMW 3-series Plug-In. Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. Ford Escape PHEV. Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV.

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BMW Concept Active Tourer PHEV and diesel 328d to make US debut at New York International Auto Show

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BMW will introduce the Concept Active Tourer plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York International Auto Show on 27 March. In addition to other introductions, the automaker will also showcase the diesel-powered BMW 328d. The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter

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BMW begins Phase 2 of ChargeForward Program with PG&E to study advanced electric vehicle charging; results from Phase 1

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In an effort to further understand and expand the possibilities of smart charging for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), BMW of North America announced a second phase of its BMW ChargeForward program. BMW was the first to showcase this technology in a real-world application.

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Volkswagen confirms larger electric SUV coming to the US, hybrids too?

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Although sales are up, VW was still behind rivals Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Hyundai. Rivals like Mercedes, Ford, and GM have pushed back EV targets, citing slowing than expected demand, but Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si says EV plans remain. Volkswagen doesn’t offer a PHEV (or any hybrid) in the US, but that could change.

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Tesla one of few automakers retaining U.S. EV incentives after rule change

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and globally, as foreign automakers were forced to shift production to North America to qualify. This includes Rivian’s R1S and R1T, Volvo’s S60 PHEV, BMW’s X5 xDrive45e, Volkswagen’s ID.4 Second, 50% of the value of battery components must be produced or assembled in North America.