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All-new fully electric Volvo EX90 priced from $76,695 in the US

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Volvo Car USA announced today introductory configurations and pricing for the Swedish car manufacturer’s new fully electric flagship SUV. When it goes on sale next year the 2025 Volvo EX90 will start at $76,695 in the Twin Motor Plus configuration.

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BMW Group announces local production of NEUE KLASSE in China from 2026, new gen 6 battery plant

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The high-voltage batteries required for this will likewise be manufactured locally. BBA currently produces seven model ranges, with fully-electric, plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engines. More than half the vehicles the BMW Group sells worldwide should be fully electric before 2030.

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BMW Group adding 8 new e-component production lines in Plant Leipzig by 2024

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The BMW Group will increase e-component production capacity at its manufacturing base in Leipzig with another eight production lines by 2024. The battery cells they will process will be manufactured by external suppliers working to BMW Group specifications. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Both models are now discontinued.

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Second battery module line goes on stream in BMW plant Leipzig; supplying the i4

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Further expanding e-component production in the German state of Saxony, the new system manufactures modules for the fully electric BMW i4, made in Munich. Just outside Munich, the BMW Group is soon to open a Cell Manufacturing Competence Center.

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AKASOL introducing Gen 3 battery systems with increased energy density

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AKASOL AG is introducing its third generation of battery systems manufactured in series production. The new AKASystem 9 AKM 150 CYC has the highest energy density available on the market, according to AKASOL, and is thus especially suitable for fully electric long-distance applications such as coaches or trucks.

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Volvo Cars begins production of EX90 SUV in South Carolina | Autocar Professional

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The EX90 not only expands its portfolio of fully electric cars but also represents a paradigm shift for the company as it is the first Volvo car powered by core computing technology. The EX90 is proudly manufactured in the USA and reflects our long-term commitment to our people in South Carolina and the broader US market.”

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BMW Group launches battery component production in Leipzig and Regensburg

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We expect at least 50 percent of the vehicles we deliver to our customers worldwide to be fully electric by 2030. And we are systematically expanding our production network for electric drive trains in response to this. Now, the location will also produce electric drivetrain components.

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