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BMW i5 deliveries to start this weekend

Electric Cars Report

Following the initial sales launch in South Korea, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the first BMW i5 Sedan are now coming to dealers in numerous other markets. In Germany, the first vehicles will be delivered to customers from 21 October 2023.

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Tesla becomes South Korea’s second-largest importer, beating Mercedes-Benz

Teslarati

Industry data has revealed that Tesla successfully overtook Mercedes-Benz to become South Korea’s second-largest vehicle importer in March 2024. That’s not bad at all for an automaker that caught headlines in early February for only selling one car in South Korea in January 2024.

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BMW Group and Samsung SDI expand partnership on electric drive batteries; i3, i8 and additional hybrid models

Green Car Congress

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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BMW Group breaks 1M mark in 1H for first time; 5,396 i3 EVs sold

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group sold more than a million vehicles in the first half of 2014 for the first time. Sales in June also reached an all-time high: deliveries increased 4.8% Worldwide sales of BMW brand vehicles in June climbed 7.3% Worldwide sales of BMW brand vehicles in June climbed 7.3% to total 164,214 units.

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Samsung SDI considers building battery factory near Rivian in Normal, IL

Teslarati

The delegation came from [South] Korea this week. Samsung SDI batteries already power the Fiat 500e, BMW i3, and the BMW i8. Automotive & ESS battery will see increased sales and profitability. One of the candidates left in the running is located in central Illinois near Rivian’s production facility in Normal.

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EVs new sales increased by 26% in global automotive market

Electric Vehicles India

EVs new sales increased by 26% in global automotive market. Electric vehicles sales are rapidly growing day by day, in the first half of 2021 the sales have increased by 26% with 2.6 million units representing 26% of new sales in the global automotive market. EVs sales double in Korea . million units.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. The requirement has been extended through 2025; however, the mandated sales levels are not likely to be met, Navigant notes.

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