Michigan-based energy storage technology company, Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE), has announced that its Gemini dual-chemistry battery achieved an astonishing 608.1 miles of range in a BMW iX on a single charge. This milestone, achieved…
BMW is building yet another battery plant, this time right in its backyard—Bavaria. While a specific Bavarian location hasn’t been selected just yet, BMW is said to be in talks with some land owners and…
Looking forward, BMW will begin to roll out its all-solid-state battery in 2030. The company says this move will increase the energy density by another 20 per cent. The plan is to have a demonstration…
BMW is introducing a new generation of battery technology, developed internally, to be unveiled in the “NEUE KLASSE” electric vehicles in the 2025 timeframe. The cylindrical cells are a departure from the prismatic battery format…
BMW’s electric offensive is just getting started. And to achieve their sales goals, the Munich-based automaker needs a significant amount of battery cells. Currently BMW uses cells from multiple manufacturers, including Contemporary Amperex Technology, EVE…
One of the most common questions an electric car owner receives is in regards to the total driving range. The next second most important question is without a doubt the charging procedure and capabilities. Therefore,…
It’s that time of the year for BloombergNEF’s battery price survey, and we have some good news to share. While in 2010 the average lithium-ion battery pack prices automakers had to pay exceeded $1,100 /…
From 2021, battery cells for high-voltage batteries will be coated at BMW Group Plant Regensburg and complete high-voltage batteries will be produced from 2022. The company is investing over 150 million euros in the site…
One of the big questions people have about the ‘eco friendly’ character of electric vehicles revolves around the batteries they use. As you may know, batteries aren’t exactly the most eco-friendly products out there and…
One of the issues car makers had to address related to the manufacturing of electric cars was that some of the materials needed for the batteries can cause a lot of issues. Sourcing them is…
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