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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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Rendering of the future high-voltage battery assembly in Shenyang. BBA currently produces seven model ranges, with fully-electric, plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engines. BBA currently produces seven model ranges, with fully-electric, plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engines. BBA is investing RMB 10 billion (US$1.4

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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Last week, 37 electric vehicle (EV) driver associations from 26 countries, including Plug In America, joined forces to create the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance, building a worldwide EV community. Like Plug In America, the Alliance is calling for every new light-duty passenger vehicle sold in their countries to have a plug by 2030.

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BMW’s hometown Munich plant to go all-EV as ICE vehicles pass their “tipping point” – Charged EVs

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It currently produces the 3 Series (including the 330e and 320e plug-in hybrids) and 4 Series Gran Coupé (including the electric i4). It currently produces the 3 Series (including the 330e and 320e plug-in hybrids) and 4 Series Gran Coupé (including the electric i4). Future growth will primarily come from battery-electric vehicles.”

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

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In 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ global portfolio will include eight all-electric Mercedes-EQ models. The global Mercedes-Benz production network is ready for the company’s electric product offensive and is integrating its Mercedes-EQ models into series production in its existing plants. In May 2019 production of the EQC (combined power consumption: 21.5

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BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

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The green dream has long been a priority for BYD and is the vision for the future. The BYD ATTO 3 has been awarded the five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, Europe’s leading independent safety assessment program. BYD’s new generation e-Platform 3.0, BYD e-Platform 3.0 In Europe, BYD is dedicated to making mobility solutions emission-free.

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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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After Europe, the international version of the EQB, produced in Kecskemét, Hungary, will be launched at the end of the year, followed by the US market launch in 2022. Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km) it is the second fully electric compact car from Mercedes-EQ. kWh/100 km, range 419 km (260 miles).

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IONITY partners with Shell, OMV, Tank & Rast and Circle K on sites for high-power charging network; 18 countries, >200 sites

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By joining forces with Shell, IONITY will be able to install its fast charging infrastructure at sites throughout ten European countries: Belgium, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.