BMW claims Tesla is no longer ahead in EV range, battery tech
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
BMW is confident that batteries for its next-generation EVs will finally outdo Tesla in range.
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Green Car Congress
AUGUST 9, 2023
BMW has unveiled two new protection models developed on the basis of the new BMW 7 Series, including an all-electric version. As the first protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 The new BMW i7 xDrive60 Protection. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2022
At the recent G7 summit in Upper Bavaria, the BMW Group provided a shuttle service, initiated by the German government. As well as the latest series-production models, the fleet of shuttles also featured three examples of the new BMW i7 xDrive60 (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 19.6 – 18.4 Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
APRIL 20, 2021
The BMW iX electric SUV ( earlier post ) has its world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2021 show. The BMW iX is first model in the brand’s line-up to feature the new Operating System 8 and the latest generation of BMW iDrive. This means output, dynamism, long-range driving ability and efficiency are all outstanding.
Green Car Congress
MAY 4, 2021
The BMW Group will pilot a small series of the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT fuel cell vehicle from 2022, based on the current BMW X5 and equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell e-drive. The BMW Group is building on its experience with fifth-generation e-drives to develop this vehicle. —Dr Andreas Wendt.
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Nio goes 650 miles on a charge to show off its semi-solid-state battery tech. And how good is the electric version of BMW’s 5-Series? In a first drive of the BMW i5 EV, we found this electric sport sedan to be better all. The Biden administration backs NACS, and VW finally caves to the Tesla standard.
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 1, 2022
Turning heads inside and outside, and flaunting equal parts tech leading edge and design oddity, the 2023 BMW iX is anything but conventional. The BMW iX pairs some of the advanced material smarts and the battery and electric propulsion. Think EVs are becoming normal?
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
With time still to go before expected US market launch in early 2022, and with the series development phase ongoing, BMW provided a first look ahead at the future BMW iX. The BMW iX is the first model based on a new, modular, scalable architecture on which the future of the BMW Group will be built.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2020
At the BMW Group plant in Leipzig, the 200,000 th BMW i3 model rolled off the production line last week. The BMW i3s (combined power consumption: 14.6 – 14.0 kWh/100 km) with Fluid Black metallic paint finish and accents in BMW i Blue was produced for a customer from Saxony and will be delivered by the BMW branch in Leipzig.
Baua Electric
MARCH 22, 2024
BMW continues to preview its next-generation EVs with a new concept car, while also providing a bit more detail on some of the engineering for these new models, which are due to start production next year. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X is an electric SUV that forecasts a model due to start production in Debrecen, Hungary, in 2025.
Baua Electric
MARCH 22, 2024
BMW continues to preview its next-generation EVs with a new concept car, while also providing a bit more detail on some of the engineering for these new models, which are due to start production next year. The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X is an electric SUV that forecasts a model due to start production in Debrecen, Hungary, in 2025.
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 25, 2024
The 4 Series cars build on the slightly smaller 3 Series with sleeker styling and other touches, and the range got a mild update for 2025 that brings better tech and slight cosmetic upgrades. There’s also a new approach lighting animation that welcomes the driver, and the range-topping M variants get full LED headlights as standard.
Baua Electric
APRIL 9, 2024
For its next-gen models, BMW is turning to Croatian electric hypercar specialist Rimac for EV batteries. Rimac’s tech division will supply batteries for BMW’s future electric cars. Rimac to supply BMW with EV batteries The collaboration is Rimac Tech’s “largest and most ambitious project” the company has undertaken.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 17, 2022
Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy (ONE) plans to demonstrate mixed-chemistry battery tech that it claims will enable 600 miles of range. The startup on Tuesday announced an agreement with BMW to use the automaker's iX electric SUV as a demonstrator of its new battery tech, called Gemini.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 30, 2017
At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW unveiled the first i8 Roadster, along with the 2019 i8 Coupe. Optimized BMW eDrive technology delivers more power—total output increased to 369 hp (+12 hp)—and a refined high-voltage battery with increased capacity and range. Optimized BMW eDrive technology.
My EV Review
APRIL 17, 2023
Introducing the BMW i7 M70 xDrive, the all-electric performance automobile from BMW M GmbH that now leads the new BMW 7 Series model range.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
BMW Group Thailand has inaugurated local high-voltage battery production plant in partnership with the DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers and a partner of BMW Group since 1966. BMW Group Thailand launched the local assembly lines in July 2019 at the DRÄXLMAIER Group plant.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 17, 2022
A startup claims it can boost the BMW iX to 600 miles of range. GM revealed that its tech center in Warren. General Motors is making sure the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is priced at least as low as incoming 2023 versions. And Cadillac plans to make its Celestiq electric flagship in Michigan—by hand.
Baua Electric
APRIL 10, 2024
Rimac is working on battery cells for future BMW EVs. In a first drive of the 2024 Fiat 500e electric car, Green Car Reports found that this fashion accessory and short-range EV remains a good fit for the city—with many of the same limitations as the first-generation 500e sold on the West Coast. Privacy Policy.
Teslarati
JANUARY 17, 2024
A number of automakers are looking to build future electric vehicles (EVs) with solid-state batteries, which are expected to unlock increased energy density, faster charging, and crucially, longer driving ranges. The post Volkswagen and others look to solid-state EV batteries for increased range appeared first on TESLARATI.
Green Car Reports
JULY 19, 2021
We take a look at the tech-savvy 3-Series plug-in hybrid. BMW has been bolstering its plug-in hybrids with more electric range and improved performance. The Lucid Air will get special Pirelli performance tires for EVs. Rivian delays deliveries to September. And is the grid ready for big EV delivery fleets?
EV Central
JANUARY 23, 2023
The flagship of a flagship, the i7 sits at the tippy top of the BMW 7 Series range (there’s also a petrol-powered mild-hybrid variant), combining all the luxe limousine trappings you expect with an all-electric powertrain for the first time. It’s the pinnacle of the BMW family , and it both looks and drives like it.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 20, 2021
In March, BMW presented the Neue Klasse generation of vehicles, to be launched by the middle of this decade, which will be clearly focused on all-electric drivetrains. For the Neue Klasse, the BMW Group is developing the next generation of its battery technology. —Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG. ".
Baua Electric
MARCH 15, 2024
BMW is teasing the new Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV ahead of its official debut next week. Is this the electric BMW SUV we’ve been waiting for? BMW teases new Vision Neue Klass X BMW gave us a glimpse into the brands high-tech future with the Vision Neue Klasse , unveiled in September.
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
BMW has launched its new BMW i7 electric luxury sedan. The BMW 7 series has always been the pinnacle luxury offering from the Bavarian brand. Now that the electric vehicle age is upon us , the new BMW i7 will carry that legacy. BMW is offering customers impressive performance with the new i7. Photo Credit: BMW).
EV Central
APRIL 2, 2024
Volkswagen Group performance brand Cupra has confirmed it is hatching a new large battery-powered SUV that will help it conquer new territories and see it battle more established premium rivals like BMW and Mercedes for the first time. Cupra Born. Cupra currently sell one electric-only model in Australia, the Born hatchback.
My EV Review
APRIL 17, 2023
Introducing the BMW i7 M70 xDrive, the all-electric performance automobile from BMW M GmbH that now leads the new BMW 7 Series model range.
Baua Electric
JANUARY 23, 2024
The automaker is teasing the new BMW i5 M60 Touring, giving us a sneak peek at what we can expect from the high-performance EV. BMW teases new i5 M60 Touring EV After teasing an electric 5 series sedan for over six years, BMW finally unveiled the i5 last May. BMW included its latest software and tech, including OS 8.5.
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
BMW is launching its first all-electric luxury wagon, the i5 Touring, with up to 348 miles (560 km) WLTP range. The luxury BMW wagon is more advanced than ever. Meet the BMW i5 Touring, an all-electric luxury wagon After launching the all-electric 5 series last May, BMW is expanding the lineup.
Baua Electric
MARCH 26, 2024
Kia aims to boost sales with improved tech and designs. To help its transition, Kia is bringing on former longtime Mercedes-Benz and BMW designers. With extensive experience at some of the biggest auto brands, including Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Kia aims to strengthen its design team amid its shift to EVs.
EV Central
JANUARY 4, 2023
Minimalist design isn’t something we’ve associated with BMW of late, so the just-revealed electric i Vision Dee concept is a refreshing, simplistic treat. A world away from front grilles that could swallow a herd of buffalo, the i Vision Dee mid-size sedan concept offers, BMW says, a new and pared-down design language.
EV Central
JULY 30, 2023
inch diameter touchscreen showing speed, electric range, audio and navigation. Funky tech to complement the retro touches The new Mini’s dashboard is coated in an eco-looking fabric, and features built-in LED light elements. We can expect the longer range 54kWh Mini to travel closer to 400km between charges.
EV Central
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
READ MORE: Why electric cars will be more capable off-road The Fusilier will also have the option of a range-extender hybrid system that uses electric motors to drive the wheels and a small petrol engine as an onboard generator. Ineos Fusilier electric 4WD The battery pack is expected to be about 100kWh hours for 500-600km of driving range.
Teslarati
APRIL 4, 2023
Stellantis and BMW are reportedly talking with Tesla battery supplier Panasonic about potential new battery plants in North America. The Japanese tech company has supplied billions of cylindrical cells to the American EV maker. It has partnered with LG Energy Solution in Canada and Samsung SDI in Indiana.
Baua Electric
JANUARY 15, 2024
BMW has crossed the “tipping point” as the automaker shifts from gas-powered vehicles to EVs. According to BMW’s CFO, from here on out, most of its growth will come from electric vehicles. After nearly doubling (+74%) EV sales last year with over 375,000 electric models sold , BMW doesn’t see the growth slowing.
EV Central
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
What does BMW’s new concept tell us about its coming EVs? Lots… The BMW Vision Neue Klasse provides a more realistic preview of the compact EV sedan coming in 2025 than the i Vision Dee shown earlier in 2023. This tech, it turns out, will serve as the basis for an entire family of better BMW EVs.
Baua Electric
JANUARY 11, 2024
Toyota confirmed plans to launch solid-state EV batteries with 10-minute fast charging and up to 750 miles (1,200 km) WLTP range to close the gap with Tesla. However, with the new EV battery tech still a few years out, Toyota could fall further behind. Toyota has been teasing solid-state EV battery tech for several years now.
Green Car Reports
JULY 15, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: An executive''s statement sparks conflict between Hyundai and Tesla, the EPA wants carmakers to verify gas mileage with road testing, and BMW and Samsung plan to share battery tech with other companies. Apparently sick of "range anxiety," a Chinese Tesla Model S owner buys a series.'
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 23, 2023
DeepDrive, a Munich-based deep-tech company backed by BMW and Continental ( earlier post ), will unveil a new central drive unit for electric vehicles as a world premiere at the IAA Mobility 2023 (4 - 10 September). DeepDrive has developed a cost- and resource-efficient dual-rotor motor, extending the range of electric vehicles.
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