Tag: Electromobility
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BMW Group｜Expanding the Charging Infrastructure for Future Electromobility
August 27, 2024 The BMW Group is actively expanding the charging infrastructure, which is crucial for the future of electromobility. Emphasizing the need for both public and private charging, BMW is driving strategic joint ventures in key markets like IONNA in the US, IONCHI in China, and IONITY in Europe. The company is also enhancing…
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BMW Group｜Where the BMW Group Will Make Its Next Generation of High-Voltage Batteries
BMW Group, July 19, 2024 The BMW Group has announced new production sites for its next generation of high-voltage batteries. These new batteries feature cylindrical cells with significantly improved energy density, charging times, and range. Production will take place in five locations: Irlbach-Strasskirchen (Germany), Debrecen (Hungary), Woodruff (USA), Shenyang (China), and San Luis Potosí (Mexico).…
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Mercedes-Benz｜Stuttgart-Untertürkheim Plant Celebrates 120th Anniversary
Mercedes-Benz, July 20, 2024 Mercedes-Benz celebrated the 120th anniversary of its Stuttgart-Untertürkheim plant, established in 1904. The plant is known for producing engines, transmissions, axles, and batteries. Over 50,000 guests attended the event, featuring exhibits on the plant’s history and future. Notably, the establishment of the Mercedes-Benz eCampus, focused on electric vehicle development, marks a…
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Volkswagen’s PowerCo and QuantumScape Announce Landmark Agreement to Industrialize Solid-State Batteries
Volkswagen Group’s battery company PowerCo and QuantumScape have signed a landmark agreement to industrialize next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. Under the agreement, PowerCo can produce up to 40GWh of battery cells annually using QuantumScape’s technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the advancement of electric vehicle battery technology. Source July 11, 2024