BMW Already Working on Solid State Batteries, Aims for Competitive Edge
The next big step in EV development seemingly has a lot to do with solid state batteries and BMW is confident it will get the upper hand thanks to its R&D department.
The next big step in EV development seemingly has a lot to do with solid state batteries and BMW is confident it will get the upper hand thanks to its R&D department.
BMW's iconic four-cylinder building was turned into four batteries thanks to an innovative project meant to celebrate the sale of 100,000 electrified cars.
BMW celebrated the delivery of the 100,000th electrified model in 2017 with a special moment at the BMW Welt, transforming the building into four batteries.
BMW batteries expected to last for about 15 years on various EVs, basically lasting as long as the car itself according to official.
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In a further search for better optimized electric vehicles, BMW announced today an investment of 200 million euros in a battery cell research center.
BMW announced this week via Automotive News that it is opening up its patents related to battery cell technology that it co-developed with Samsung SDI.
The BMW Group and Samsung SDI plan to expand their supply relationship for battery cells for electro-mobility.
As part of the upcoming 2013 Innovation Days, BMW releases more details on the i3 electric vehicle, its battery technology and charging solutions.