BMW announced today that the Dingolfing plant will enter an expansion phase to help manufacture batteries and electric drives for upcoming models. The move is set to have two stages, one for the batteries, which…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
According to Sunday Times paper, Jaguar Land Rover has met with BMW and Ford to discuss a future collaboration on a plant with the capacity to supply batteries to electric cars. Jaguar and BMW have…
BMW is considering building a battery factory in Thailand, the country’s industry minister said on Friday to Reuters. Industry Minister Atchaka Sibunruang said construction was likely to start in the middle of next year with…
The head of Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler said recently that he sees the three larger German automakers, BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen, working together on battery packs for electric vehicles. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche talked about “commonalities”…
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