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In a surprising turn of events that highlights growing concerns over U.S. trade and energy policy, Japanese battery manufacturer AESC has paused construction of its $1.6 billion factory in Florence County, South Carolina. The facility,…
Horatiu Boeriu / June 6, 2025
Tech
We just got an exclusive look at BMW’s sixth-generation (Gen6) battery and motor technology—the beating heart of the upcoming Neue Klasse EVs—and let’s just say, BMW isn’t playing around. In our latest video, we take…
Horatiu Boeriu / February 22, 2025
Tech
Battery technology is one of the main limiting factors holding electric vehicles from surpassing their fuel-burning counterparts in all areas. The weight and energy density of the battery pack, as well as the potential fire…
Andrei Nedelea / November 27, 2023
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BMW joined forces with Ford as far back as 2017 and announced a massive investment in Solid Power, a company specialized in making solid-state batteries for EVs. That move is going to be paying dividends…
Gabriel Nica / September 13, 2021
MINI
BMW Plant Dingolfing to Expand, Start Making Next-Gen Batteries, EV Motors
by Gabriel Nica / Date: October 30, 2018
BMW i
One thing nobody seems to be paying particular attention to when it comes to electric cars is also probably the most important component of them all: batteries. Car makers need to make sure that the…
Gabriel Nica / October 15, 2018
BMW i
BMW Chief of R&D, Klaus Frolich, said last week at at the unveil of the BMW iNEXT, that the company plans more deals with mining companies to secure electric vehicle battery materials. The Munich-based automaker will…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 16, 2018
BMW i
Late last month, BMW’s CEO, Mr. Harald Krueger unveiled to the world, in an interview, that BMW plans to add a third supplier of batteries to its roster, this time a Chinese company otherwise known…
Gabriel Nica / July 16, 2018
MINI
Considering the reputation the MINI brand has, one would have to look far and wide to find a better car maker out there that could make small, electric city cars truly popular. Somehow, it all…
Gabriel Nica / June 14, 2018
News
BMW recently announced the launch of a new research and development center for batteries near its HQ in Munich but it looks like the plans of the Bavarians include joining their expertise in the field…
Gabriel Nica / December 19, 2017
News
The BMW Group continues to expand its electro-mobility activities. In conjunction with its partner, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd., the BMW Group opened a new “High-Voltage Battery Centre” in Shenyang, China today. The battery factory…
Horatiu Boeriu / October 23, 2017