Tag: BMW
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BMW Group|SpOTTO the Robodog for International Dog Day
At BMW Group’s Hams Hall plant in the UK, the robodog named “SpOTTO” is playing a vital role in line with International Dog Day. Developed by Boston Dynamics, SpOTTO handles maintenance tasks within the plant. Equipped with visual, thermal, and acoustic sensors, SpOTTO autonomously monitors production equipment to prevent failures and reduce energy consumption. The…
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BMW|BMW Protection Vehicles and security driver training
BMW has been providing superior armored vehicles for over 45 years to ensure the safety of high-risk individuals. Starting in 1978, BMW’s Protection Vehicles lineup includes the latest BMW 7 Series, the all-electric BMW i7, and the BMW X5 Protection VR6. These vehicles feature advanced protection technologies such as ballistic glass and explosion resistance, offering…
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BMW Group|The BMW rad°hub at London Climate Action Week: Envisioning the World in 2050
BMW Group August 14, 2024 At the London Climate Action Week (LCAW), the BMW Group engaged in dialogue through its rad°hub event to explore the world of 2050 and the future of mobility. The event included panel discussions and workshops focused on a sustainable society vision, supply chain decarbonization, innovation, and inclusion. Source: BMW Group…
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BMW|BMW Group Sets New Standards in Automated Driving
The BMW Group has reaffirmed its innovation leadership in the field of automated driving by becoming the first carmaker to obtain approval for combining Level 2 and Level 3 automation in a single car. The new BMW 7 Series marks another milestone in this area. Combining the Level 2 BMW Highway Assistant and the Level…
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BMW Group Posts Strong Growth in Fully-Electric Vehicles and Upper Premium Segment in First Half of 2024
The BMW Group achieved a 34.1% increase in deliveries of fully electric BMW vehicles in the first half of 2024, totaling 1,213,359 units. The BMW brand sold 1,096,486 units, marking a 2.3% growth compared to the same period last year. Significant growth was seen in the BMW 7 Series, BMW X1, and BMW 3 Series.…
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Donington Park Kicks Off WorldSBK Double-Header for BMW Motorrad Motorsport
After a historic hat-trick at Misano, BMW Motorrad Motorsport heads to Donington Park for the fifth round of the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship from July 12-14. Toprak Razgatlioglu arrives as the championship leader, having secured six victories and three additional podium finishes in the four events so far this season. Donington Park is a…
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BMW Replaces Water with Limestone in Paint Shops to Save Resources – BMW Group
The BMW Group has implemented dry separation technology using limestone powder in its Dingolfing and Regensburg paint shops. This sustainable solution saves 17 million liters of water and approximately 17,400 megawatt-hours of energy annually, reducing CO2 emissions by more than 5,000 tons. The Dingolfing plant has fully upgraded all paint lines, and one of the…