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Mercedes-Maybach launches its first plug-in hybrid model, initially in China

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With an electric range of up to 100 kilometers (WLTP) depending on the vehicle’s configuration and an electric-drive output of 110 kW/150 hp, the luxury sedan can travel locally CO₂ emission-free, both in the city and on interurban journeys. We will present our first fully electric model as early as 2023.

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BMW boosts CATL battery order to €7.3B, signs €2.9B battery order with Samsung SDI

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Compliance with environmental standards and respect for human rights have the highest priority. The BMW Group’s fifth-generation electric drive trains from 2021 on will also be produced entirely without using rare earths. More than half of the 25 models 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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The BMW Group and Northvolt will commonly source the cobalt and lithium needed as key raw materials for cell production from mines that fulfil the sustainability standards of both companies. The BMW Group has also localized battery production in Thailand, where it is working with the Dräxlmaier Group.

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Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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Compact car class customers can look forward to two fully electric compact SUVs in the EQA and EQB in 2021. EQA will celebrate its world premiere on January, 20 2021 as the first fully electric derivative of this compact car. neutral vehicle fleet and to the Mercedes-Benz AG electric offensive.

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BMW Group opens Competence Center for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing and expands manufacturing capacity

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At the same time, we will produce a mix of fully-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and models with a combustion engine on a single line, as required by demand, so we can offer our customers the ‘Power of Choice’. The BMW Group has also localized battery production in Thailand, where it is working with the Dräxlmaier Group.

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