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BMW Group PressClub Global - Technology https://www.press.bmwgroup.com PressClub Global - Latest News. Copyright BMW AG Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:55:49 +0200 en BMW Group, IONNA and Alpitronic join forces to demonstrate High-Power-Charging: up to 460 kW for the new BMW iX5 60 xDrive www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461971EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461971EN?language=en Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0200 BMW Group, IONNA and Alpitronic join forces to demonstrate High-Power-Charging: up to 460 kW for the new BMW iX5 60 xDrive Racing technology for the road: The new M Motorsport frame for the BMW M 1000 RR. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461952EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461952EN?language=en Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200 Motorsports technology from Munich, Landshut and Berlin. A pioneer in automotive logistics: BMW Group deploys truck with hydrogen combustion engine in logistics www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461465EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461465EN?language=en Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200 +++ Field testing of truck with hydrogen engine at Plant Leipzig +++ BMW Group Logistics head: “For the first time in German car production, we are using a truck with a hydrogen combustion engine.” +++ Trucks with hydrogen combustion engines are a robust and scalable complement to electric trucks in just-in-time logistics +++ The short refuelling times and high versatility of H2 trucks offer potential for long-haul routes and multi-shift operations +++ One Million Times the Thrill of M: Plant Munich builds milestone BMW M3 and shapes the electric future of BMW M. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461211EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461211EN?language=en Fri, 2 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200 - BMW M celebrates production of its one-millionth vehicle - BMW Group Plant Munich will also be future production site for first fully-electric BMW M3 - Strong emotional significance for employees at main plant in Munich - Decision underlines Munich’s future viability as a production location - From 2027, the BMW Group’s main plant will produce only fully-electric vehicles Series production gets underway: BMW Group officially opens Plant Irlbach-Straßkirchen www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461032EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461032EN?language=en Thu, 1 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200 New site to supply German vehicle plants with high-voltage batteries for the Neue Klasse – Investment of around one billion euros – Head of Production Wittmann: “Strong signal for Germany as a business location” – First high-voltage batteries for the new BMW i3 from Munich – Bavarian battery network: research, production and recycling Hydrogen pipeline construction begins: BMW Group to integrate Plant Leipzig into core hydrogen grid. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0461219EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0461219EN?language=en Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200 +++ First vehicle plant worldwide to connect to a hydrogen grid +++ Milestone in energy resilience and further decarbonisation +++ Driving industry transformation with policymakers and energy partners +++ BMW Group receives prestigious technology award for Gen6 high-voltage battery in China www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460950EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460950EN?language=en Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200 Gen6 high-voltage battery recognised as a “Global New Energy Vehicle Innovative Technology” at the 2026 World New Energy Vehicle Congress (WNEVC) in China. The award recognises the BMW Group’s holistic approach to innovation, focusing on safety, efficiency, sustainability and customer benefits. The Gen6 high-voltage battery is a key technology of the Neue Klasse. BMW Maps displays navigation and driver assistance information in a single 3D view www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460275EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460275EN?language=en Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200 +++ Starting in October 2026, BMW Maps will display navigation and driver assistance in a single 3D view +++ This feature helps drivers orient themselves in complex traffic situations and makes assisted and semi-automated driving even easier to understand +++ BMW iX5 Hydrogen: Testing under real driving conditions, prototype assembly and industrialisation in parallel www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460439EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460439EN?language=en Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200 Current vehicle prototypes are completing a comprehensive testing programme. At the same time, the next assembly phase for the third-generation fuel cell system is getting underway in Munich, as BMW Group Plant Steyr prepares for future series production. BMW Group is expanding collection of image data from BMW customer vehicles in Europe to drive continuous product improvement and enhance road safety. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460397EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460397EN?language=en Mon, 7 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200 +++ Use of event-based image and vehicle sensor data for the continuous development of driver assistance systems and partially-automated driving functions +++ Data collection from the fleet of the new BMW iX3 and successor models, subject to customer consent and in compliance with all data protection regulations in all EU member states +++ Privacy-by-Design measures implemented +++ No identification of individual road users +++ With the launch of the Neue Klasse: BMW expands its standard active safety features. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0460053EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0460053EN?language=en Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200 New active safety functions support drivers in critical driving, parking and exit scenarios. The enhanced Exit Warning function can actively delay door opening, helping to prevent collisions with cyclists. Unique to BMW Symbiotic Drive: Safety assistance systems remain discreet in the background and can provide effective support when it matters most. From end-of-life vehicles to new cars: Car2Car research project demonstrates feasibility of high-quality material loops on an industrial scale www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459996EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459996EN?language=en Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200 +++ Research project highlights potential of high-quality material loops, particularly for steel, aluminium and copper +++ Car2Car rate increases from six to 51 percent under expanded processing and sorting conditions +++ Results provide important data basis for vehicle recycling +++ Strong demand following early order opening: BMW Plant Munich launches BMW i3* series production with steep ramp-up curve www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459893EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459893EN?language=en Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200 - Second Neue Klasse model enters series production at BMW Plant Munich - Manufacturing costs reduced by a further 10% - From 2027, Plant Munich will exclusively produce fully-electric vehicles Ramp-up in record time: BMW Group Plant Debrecen produces 50,000th BMW iX3 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459620EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459620EN?language=en Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200 - Major milestone for BMW Group Plant Debrecen - Fastest ramp-up of a new BMW Group plant. - Strong demand for the BMW iX3, the first model of the Neue Klasse - Intensive collaboration across the production network First glimpse into production: BMW Group Plant Woodruff assembles high-voltage batteries for the new BMW iX5 www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459241EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459241EN?language=en Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200 +++ Series production starts in December +++ Efficient production using artificial intelligence and virtual reality +++ Highest quality standards: Zero-defect battery production +++ BMW Group Plant Landshut develops software for humanoid robotics in component production. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459467EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459467EN?language=en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200 +++ Focus on software stack development, linking data, robotics and applications in component production +++ Project supported by partners from academia and industry +++ Holiday travel with BMW and MINI electric vehicles: Arrive with even greater peace of mind. www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459456EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459456EN?language=en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0200 - Full price transparency, total control over costs and an expanded BMW Group Charging network make charging on the go even easier – especially when travelling long distances. - New features in the vehicle app and the vehicle itself provide clarity on the actual charging costs incurred. - The BMW Group Charging network already comprises 1.1 million charging points in Europe alone. BMW, Toyota, Bosch and Repsol launch real-world pilot of vehicles running on 100% renewable gasoline www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459095EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459095EN?language=en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200 The pilot will provide real-world evidence that renewable fuels can be deployed at scale today using existing vehicles, refuelling infrastructure and digital certification technologies. Eni and BMW Group: an agreement for Enilive HVO diesel biofuel to power corporate fleets www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0459244EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0459244EN?language=en Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Eni and BMW Group announce an agreement to power the BMW vehicles of corporate fleets in Italy with HVOlution. BMW Group Completes $1.7 Billion U.S. Investment and Premieres New BMW X5 at “Home of X” Event in Spartanburg, SC www.press.bmwgroup.com/T0458864EN https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0458864EN?language=en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200 +++ New BMW X5 will be the first vehicle to be offered with five drivetrain options +++ BMW iX5 confirmed as first fully electric BMW to be assembled in the U.S. starting in late 2026 +++ Newly appointed BMW Group Chairman of the Board of Management Milan Nedeljković: “Completion of our investments in Spartanburg and Woodruff demonstrates our confidence in the United States and reinforces South Carolina’s role at the center of BMW Group’s global ...