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BMW targeting doubling energy density of battery cells by 2030, with current i3 as basis

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The new Competence Center maps the entire value chain of battery cell technology—from research and development to a cell’s composition and design, and its suitability for large-scale manufacture. The BMW Group is also taking steps to ensure that future generations of battery cells can be manufactured on a large scale.

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Hitachi Restructures, Spinning Off Automotive Systems Business; to Launch Group-Wide Strategies for Li-ion Battery and Renewables Businesses

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Hitachi’s automotive systems business is already in the process of rightsizing its workforce and realigning and integrating manufacturing bases in response to a rapid and sharp drop-off in work because of the drastic changes taking place in the operating environment. which will oversee North American operations. Resource Recycling Businesses.

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