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BMW Group to build new pilot plant to produce Li-ion cells

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The company just opened a separate Battery Cell Competence Center in Munich in November 2019, covering the entire battery cell value chain, from research and development to battery cell composition and design, all the way to large-scale manufacturability. Assembly of the battery cell at the Battery Cell Competence Center.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. Fuel cell systems are manufactured in two main steps, based on the individual fuel cells. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies.

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Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its new EV platform with MEB components from Volkswagen

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Designed as an open vehicle platform, the MEB electric platform and its components allows car manufacturers to build their portfolio of electrified vehicles, quickly and cost-effectively. Industry experts anticipate that in 2030 more than half of all new vehicles will be fully electric.

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BMW Group enters long-term €2B supply contract with Northvolt for battery cells from Europe

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To make an effective contribution to climate protection, we aim to improve our products’ overall environmental balance—from resources to recycling. This applies in particular to energy-intensive production of high-voltage batteries for electric vehicles. More than half of the 25 models will be fully electric.

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DHL to roll out 63 Workhorse electric delivery vans in US; first 30 in SF Bay area

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DHL will roll out a new fleet of 63 electric delivery vans that will serve US markets. The fleet of 63 NGEN-1000 electric delivery cargo vans are produced by equipment manufacturer Workhorse Group. This includes joining partners to plant one million trees each year.

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BMW outlines iFACTORY production strategy; transformation to e-mobility; Plant Debrecen first CO2-free plant

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Automotive manufacturing of the future requires a new, holistic way of thinking. With its clear focus on the all-electric drive, it sets the conditions for future vehicle generations to be manufactured efficiently and in line with the company’s profitability and quality goals. —Milan Nedeljkovi?.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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3 is the first Volkswagen based on the newly developed, modular electric drive matrix – abbreviated to MEB. models will also be exclusively available with fully electric drive. 3 exclusively use naturally produced energy, as do component production, body manufacture, the paint shop and assembly facilities of the ID.3

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