+++ Artificial intelligence supports quality assurance +++ Smart data analytics saves maintenance time +++ Innovations take the strain off production workers and enhance efficiency
BMW Group market position within competition. Electromobility in Germany, Europe, Globally. Source: IHS Markit New Registrations 1/2019-1/2020. (2/2020 report)
The Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP) has expanded, with new steering committee members and new working groups established. OMP is an alliance founded in 2019 to help manufacturing companies accelerate innovation at scale through cross-industry collaboration, knowledge and data sharing as well as access to new technologies.
The BMW Group is expanding production capacity and increasing its staff at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing faster than originally planned. Due to growing demand for electrified vehicles, the plant expects the number of modules needed for production of high-voltage batteries to double from the previous year. The number of electric motors required will also increase significantly.
BMW Group market position within competition. Electromobility in Germany, Europe, Globally. Source: IHS Markit New Registrations 1-12/2019. (1/2020 report)
+++Artificial intelligence supports workforce+++Fast and straightforward integration of new applications via BMW Group’s IoT platform+++
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 – taking place in Las Vegas on 7 – 10 January 2020 – the BMW Group will be presenting its visionary approaches to creating the mobility experience of the future.
BMW Group market position within competition. Electromobility in Germany, Europe, Globally. Source: IHS Markit New Registrations 1-11/2019. (12/2019 report)
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 – taking place in Las Vegas on 7 – 10 January 2020 – the BMW Group will be presenting its visionary approaches to creating the mobility experience of the future.
Dynamic growth in joint ventures’ mobility services: nearly 90 million customers – up 44 percent since start of 2019 +++ New umbrella organisation supports efficient steering and focusing of activities +++ FREE NOW increases gross merchandise value (run rate) / platform revenues significantly to reach new record of more than two billion euros +++
+++Company publishes algorithms on open source platform+++Global access for software developers+++Artificial intelligence frees up workforce
The BMW Group is extending the reach of seamless connectivity in its vehicles with the introduction of Android Auto™ starting in mid-2020. Android Auto, the latest digital and user-centric service addition to BMW, will allow customers to connect their Android smartphones wirelessly with their vehicle and, in doing so, enjoy access to useful information like suggested destinations and upcoming appointments just when it is needed.
Official inauguration of new joint venture "Spotlight Automotive Limited” +++ Important step in MINI’s electrification strategy +++ New plant with standard capacity of 160,000 units +++ Partners invest together approximately 650 million Euro +++ Innovative joint venture model with joint development and production +++ Win-win: Strengths of both partners complement each other
CATL order volume increased to 7.3 billion euros +++ Long-term supply contract with Samsung SDI worth 2.9 billion euros +++ Delivery of battery cells for fifth-generation electric drive trains from 2021 +++
+++ Partnership for upcoming years announced in Santa Monica +++ +++ First jointly developed sound to enter series vehicles in 2020 +++
With the first purely electrically powered model for the premium mid-range, BMW is transferring the brand's characteristic core features to the age of locally emissions-free mobility – Fifth-generation BMW eDrive to be introduced for the first time in the BMW iX3 in 2020 and will also be used in the BMW iNEXT and the BMW i4 in 2021 – Advanced battery cell technology enables sporty performance and a range of around 600 kilometres in the BMW i4.
• Zipse: “energy density to double by 2030” • Development of next-generation battery cells • Cutting-edge laboratory and analytical equipment • Production of prototype cells to industry standards • Sustainable, long-term material procurement
Electric mobility in tomorrow’s world – a question of give and take. Green light for the Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) consortium research project led by the BMW Group: electric vehicles enable more efficient use of green energy while also boosting power supply reliability.
BMWs can be further personalised after purchase by activating vehicle functions or booking digital services.
Right of way for green electricity by intelligent charging. BMW i and grid operator TenneT pilot new type of charging strategy for electric vehicles using the BMW i3 – Digital integration will turn electric mobility into a mainstay of the energy revolution – Customers can reap the benefits of reduced costs.
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2020 BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK Media Guide.
BMW Group to unveil seven exciting models at the Montreal International Auto Show.
The BMW Group at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 in Las Vegas.