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BMW taps electric hypercar specialist Rimac for high-performance EV batteries

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Rimac’s tech division will supply batteries for BMW’s future electric cars. Rimac to supply BMW with EV batteries The collaboration is Rimac Tech’s “largest and most ambitious project” the company has undertaken. For its next-gen models, BMW is turning to Croatian electric hypercar specialist Rimac for EV batteries.

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Europe’s auto suppliers reach the end of the road – ET Auto

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Production of the car component at the town of Gifhorn will end in 2027 and move to Croatia, the Czech Republic and Wales to keep the costs “competitive”, according to Continental, which will cut about 7,000 jobs worldwide. Another 100 could find a home at a nearby Siemens mobility plant that supplies rail companies.

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Bugatti & Rimac partners to form new venture 

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The Rimac will be separated into a new entity called Rimac Technology for its development, production and supply of battery systems, drivetrains and other EV components and will be 100% owned by the Rimac Group. Bugatti Rimac will represent the company that will develop the future of both Bugatti and Rimac vehicles.

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The Maya Train Will Get You to All of Yucatán’s Best Spots. But Not Yet.

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The Maya Train, scientists warn , will push those problems south, threatening the area’s water supply, its unique system of underground limestone caves and its vast nature reserves. Leticia Iliassich, 57, who is Mexican, was traveling with her Croatian husband along with relatives from Mexico and Croatia. We don’t mind.” But Not Yet.

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American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

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Efforts are also underway to address various interoperability issues when an EV is roaming between charging networks and to address communication of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) metering data. Harmonization of the communication protocols is already taking place between IEC and SAE but further work is needed. Wireless charging.

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