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Bremer Straßenbahnen accepts five Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, orders 15 more, plus 24 Citaro G

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Now five fully electric-powered eCitaro buses are following. Charging technology will be included in the scope of delivery here as well. The electricity used is already coming from hydroelectric and wind power. Using solid-state batteries, the buses have a battery capacity of 441 kWh.

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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. One technology on its own will not be enough to enable climate-neutral mobility worldwide. 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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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. It’s another proof point that the MEB is both technologically state of the art and highly competitive in terms of cost.

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

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We will be capable of testing new systems technology and innovative production processes. The new pilot plant will enable us to close the final gap in the value chain from battery cell development, to production of modules and powertrain components, all the way to installation of fully assembled high-voltage batteries at our vehicle plants.

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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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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. . VWGroup electrifies India!

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

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BMW’s iFACTORY production strategy defines the future orientation of plants and production technologies at the BMW Group and meets the challenges of the transformation to e-mobility. A further key issue in the field of climate protection is biodiversity. DIGITAL: From innovations to effective use cases.

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