+++ Investment of $200 million, with 200 new jobs at press shop +++ Plant Spartanburg celebrates 30th anniversary +++ Board of Management Member Nedeljković: “Fully-electric vehicles to be built in US from 2026” +++
+++ BMW X5 will be the first premium plug-in hybrid model produced in South America from last quarter of 2024 +++ “Production is following market demand”, says Michael Nikolaides, Head of Production Network and Logistics BMW Group +++
+++ Leading premium manufacturer and young, tech-focused company agree a long-term, strategic collaboration in the area of fully electric drive technology +++ Their shared goal is to create innovative solutions for the high-voltage batteries in future selected vehicle projects +++
+++ Awarded by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). +++ Technology available in BMW’s i4, iX, i7 and new i5. +++ Electric motors contain no rare earth metals. +++ Increased system serviceability and decreased waste parts. +++
+++ Bidirectional charging comes with Neue Klasse models +++ Next technology boost focuses on intelligent charging +++ New functions for the charging ecosystem BMW Connected Home Charging +++
+++ Very high capacity utilisation, with annual production of 238,301 vehicles in 2023 – Higher production figures expected for 2024 +++ Global market launch of new BMW X2 in early March +++ 600 new hires in 2024 +++ Further € 200 million investment to secure long-term future of Regensburg and Wackersdorf
+++ NAATBatt Lifetime Achievement Award for Industry +++ Lamp has played an instrumental role in building the BMW Group’s battery expertise +++ The impending arrival of Gen6 technology will mark the next milestone +++
+++ Installation now begins in new halls at BMW Group Plant Steyr +++ 300 items of plant and equipment worth over 500 million euros for e-drive production +++ Pre-series production to launch in summer 2024 +++
+++ Neue Klasse sedan to be built in Munich from 2026 +++ Era of automobiles with combustion engines from Munich draws to a close after 75 years at the end of 2027 +++ € 650 million invested in securing location in the long term +++
+++ Insights into development projects for digitalised mobility of the future: integration of augmented reality glasses into the driving experience, teleoperated parking and generative AI for in-car voice assistants +++ New apps for the ConnectedDrive Store: even more video streaming and games now available in current vehicle models +++Fahrzeugmodelle +++
+++ Advanced R&D facility is one of six BMW Group offices located in key technology hotspots around the world focused on emerging technologies, user-centered thinking, and product design to envision the future of BMW Group products. +++ BMW Group Member of the Board of Management, Development, Frank Weber to headline a panel discussion entitled “Humanizing Tech,” moderated by David Pogue. +++
+++ Both battery experts sat down for an interview at BMW Groups Battery Cell Competence Center (BCCC) +++ Kurt Vandeputte joined BMW Group on Nov 1st, taking over the role of GM Battery Technology +++ Peter Lamp will stay onboard until the Launch of Gen6 technology +++
+++ Highly automated driving as a new option for customers in Germany +++ For the first time, the vehicle takes over the task of driving in full – including in the dark +++ New hands-free function means drivers can switch to other in-vehicle activities while travelling at up to 60 km/h (37 mph) +++
+++ Know-how concentrated at BMW Group Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre +++ Production, development and purchasing linked in unique way +++ Special focus on recycling and circularity +++
+++ Local battery cell supply for US vehicle production +++ Cathode raw material manufactured in Canada +++ AESC and Umicore as strong partners in North America +++ Board of Management Member Joachim Post: “We pursue a globally balanced procurement strategy” +++
+++ Hydrogen fuel cell drive system also performs convincingly in very high temperatures +++ BMW Group reaffirms openness to technology and diversity of emission-free drive systems +++
+++ Hydrogen fuel cell drive system also performs convincingly in very high temperatures +++ BMW Group reaffirms openness to technology and diversity of emission-free drive systems +++
+++ The new display and operating system will be available in the Neue Klasse from 2025 +++ BMW Panoramic Vision enhancing BMW driver orientation +++ User experience for all passengers +++
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