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BMW Selects SB LiMotive for Li-ion Batteries for Megacity EV

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BMW has selected SB LiMotive—the 50:50 joint venture between Bosch and Samsung SDI ( earlier post )—as a supplier for Li-ion batteries for the upcoming Megacity vehicle, an electric city vehicle planned for the first half of the next decade ( earlier post ). Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery). Earlier post.).

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Study of Sustainable Value in Automobile Manufacturing Finds Mixed Performance for Most OEMs, BMW and Toyota as the Clear Leaders

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BMW and Toyota are consistent leaders in sustainable value. The BMW Group and Toyota are consistent industry leaders, creating extremely positive Sustainable Value over the entire review period—i.e., Findings of the report include: Toyota and the BMW Group are industry leaders. Click to enlarge. billion from 1999 to 2007.

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BMW to Open Nearly Emission-Free Inorganic Sand Core Foundry in 2010

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BMW Plant Landshut, light-metal foundry, production of inorganically bonded cores, water jacket cylinder head, 6-cylinder-diesel-engine, quality testing. From 2010, BMW’s Landshut plant will feature the first foundry with nearly emission-free sand core production. Tags: Engines Sustainability. Click to enlarge.

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Auto Industry and Utilities Urge President Obama to Create to National Electric Fuel Task Force to Accelerate Plug-in Adoption

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Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Policy.

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UK Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Releases Awards Shortlist for Champion Awards

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A total of 22 companies and organizations have made the awards shortlist for seven different awards. For the company or organization that has positively influenced the market for low carbon buses through their manufacture, operation or other activity. Shortlist : BMW, Mitsubishi Motors, THINK Global and Vauxhall. Special Award.

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Siemens developing intelligent transportation technology using traffic light timing systems and mobile phones

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Comparative tests with procedures that calculate traffic density on the basis of stationary toll tag readers, such as those used for congestion charges, have shown that the Siemens system provides reliable data even if only a few drivers have their cell phones switched on. In an emergency, the system can centrally control all traffic lights.

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Tesla Model Y strengthens its position in Sweden

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This despite its price tag of €45,000 to €48,000, for the entry variant! Outlook Sweden’s auto industry organization, Mobility Sweden , has recently downgraded its overall auto sales forecast for 2023, from 290,000 down to 265,000 units.

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