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End of production for BMW i3; 250,000 units over 8 and a half years

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In a seamless transition, further e-drive components will be manufactured there with immediate effect in addition to producing high-voltage battery modules, which is already being done since May 2021. The door panels of the BMW i3 are made of kenaf fibers. With a cell capacity of 120 ampere hours (Ah) and a gross energy content of 42.2

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BMW provides first look at future BMW iX electric SAV; US launch in 2022

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Conceived from the outset as purely electric mobility, the iX sees BMW redefining the successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept. This is reflected in areas of the car such as its optimized aerodynamics, intelligent lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic design as well as extensive use of natural and recycled materials.

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12 things to know about next-gen Honda EVs arriving in 2026

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Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at future EV models planned for 2026 with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. Honda Saloon Concept – 2024 CES Sized in the middle of Honda’s EV future. Honda declined to quote dimensions for the concepts, but they appeared to be in the vicinity of 190 inches long.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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—Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG The BMW iX5 Hydrogen developed on the basis of the current BMW X5 was first unveiled as a concept at the IAA show in 2019. Fuel cell systems are manufactured in two main steps, based on the individual fuel cells. Earlier post.)

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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Audi is presenting the Audi e-tron Spyder concept plug-in diesel hybrid car ( earlier post ) against the backdrop of “Le Mans vers le futur,” an event held in Le Mans as a venue for manufacturers to showcase innovative drivetrain technologies. The concept car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph in 4.4 Click to enlarge.

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DOE issues FOA for up to $4M for development of advanced H2 storage systems and materials

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This includes, but is not limited to, novel tank designs and cost reduction concepts; carbon fiber reduction or elimination; Type III and Type IV tanks with alternative liner materials; conformable tank designs; alternative operating conditions (e.g., kWh per kilogram H 2 ) to meet a 300-mile driving range goal.

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DOE announces $30M in funding for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

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Selected projects will leverage national lab consortia launched under DOE’s Energy Materials Network (EMN) this past year, in support of DOE’s materials research and advanced manufacturing priorities. Proposed cathode catalyst concepts should demonstrate the potential to meet or exceed DOE’s 2020 activity target of 0.044 A/cm 2 at 0.9

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