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

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The BMW Group has signed a long-term supply contract worth €2 billion for battery cells with the Swedish company Northvolt. To make an effective contribution to climate protection, we aim to improve our products’ overall environmental balance—from resources to recycling.

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Volkswagen to electrify India, partners with Mahindra to supply MEB components

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Together with Mahindra, we want to contribute significantly to the electrification of India , a huge automotive market with enormous growth potential and high relevance for climate protection,” said Thomas Schmall, a member of VWs Group of Board Management. . The two companies will continue to negotiate a binding supply agreement.

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

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Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. The Partnering Agreement evaluates the scope of collaboration—it indicates binding rules for the evaluation phase as well as the non-binding scope of supply.

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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. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

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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. The 12 V DC electrical system is simultaneously supplied with low voltage by a DC/DC converter. All future ID. Sustainability.

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

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They also set the standard in terms of rapid responsiveness and adaptability, absorbing supply bottlenecks and shortages comparatively spontaneously and reacting quickly to fluctuations in demand. This will enhance not only volume and market planning but also supply chain and inventory management and support targeted work on quality as well.

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Audi & Hager Group investigating bidirectional charging at home

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In the first half of 2020, the proportion of green electricity as a percentage of the total electricity mix in Germany exceeded 50% for the first time. In the first half of 2020, the proportion of green electricity as a percentage of the total electricity mix in Germany exceeded 50% for the first time.

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