+++ Technology-open approach as strategic success factor +++ For the first time at BMW: five drivetrain variants in one vehicle +++ HyMoS initiative to promote development of local hydrogen ecosystems +++
+++ First BMW Group car plant to rely entirely on electricity from renewable energy during normal operation; no fossil fuels used +++ Use of electric power in paint shop drives reduction in CO₂e emissions from BMW iX3 production +++ Typical iFACTORY: virtual planning and testing, efficient processes and structures, smart use of AI +++ High-voltage batteries assembled on site +++
+++ First prototypes of the fuel cell system +++ Competence centres for hydrogen in Munich and Steyr +++ BMW Group Plant Steyr to manufacture third-generation fuel cell systems +++ Landshut technology hub will also supply components +++
+++ First-ever electric engines from Plant Steyr +++ Board Member Nedeljković: “Laying the foundations for the future” +++ Gen6 electric engines for Neue Klasse +++ Technology openness as competitive advantage +++
+++ AI maintenance assistant Factory Genius speeds up troubleshooting at BMW Group +++ Pilot project at Plant Dingolfing forms basis of company-wide solution +++ Methodology can be transferred to other areas +++
The new display and operating concept will be introduced across all new BMW models from the end of 2025. Consistent driver focus, information distribution and ergonomics. New BMW Operating System X provides intelligent software basis, ensuring extensive scope for personalisation and wide spread of digital functionality.
BMW and Toyota jointly developing next generation of fuel cell technology. BMW to launch first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle in 2028. Both companies are promoting hydrogen infrastructure development.
+++ 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 +++
History-rich British brand MINI is taking a quantum leap into the digital age with its new model family. At the heart of the action is the iconic central instrument – the MINI Interaction Unit. The round OLED display, with its 240 mm diameter and rich colours, blends perfectly into the interior of the new MINI family.
The BMW Group is partnering with the gaming platform AirConsole to bring a unique kind of in-car gaming to the road for the first time in the new BMW 5 Series. It allows the driver and passengers to play so-called casual games while the vehicle is stationary as a way of passing time while waiting for the vehicle to charge, for example. In addition to the new BMW 5 Series, the AirConsole app will be successively offered in other BMW vehicles
Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors (MYNM), the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced the opening of its new BMW Group showroom in Riyadh. Based on BMW Group’s Retail.Next framework, the principles underpinning the design philosophy include more flexible and stylish interiors, with multi-functional areas and open spaces, and a seamless integration of all customer touchpoints.
Digital Key Plus is now also available for smartphones with Android operating systems in UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. Customers with compatible devices from Samsung or Google can use it to unlock and lock their BMW and start the engine without even getting their phone out of their pocket.
+++ Based on preliminary internal calculations, EU fleet-wide emissions came in at 105 grams CO2 per kilometre (WLTP) for 2022 +++ Year-on-year reduction of more than nine percent expected +++
BMW announces a completely new Head-up Display for the "Neue Klasse".
+++ Increase in proportion of recycled material in packaging +++ Nikolaides, Head of Logistics: “We are leveraging various options to save carbon emissions and raw materials.” +++ Other pilot projects underway +++
+++ E-component production expands +++ Manufacture of battery modules for BMW i4 +++ €70 million invested +++ 250 new jobs created +++ Plant Director Petra Peterhänsel: “Plant Leipzig remains electrified” +++
+++ Fully electric BMW i7* and highly efficient combustion-powered variants launch simultaneously +++ Over €300 million invested in Lower Bavarian site +++ One in four BMWs from Dingolfing already electrified +++ Consistent implementation of BMW iFACTORY +++ Piloting automated driving in production environment +++
+++ World premiere of the BMW iX M60 +++ BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink: Magical exterior colour change +++ Preview of in-car entertainment of the future +++ New My Modes: BMW first to bring Digital Art into vehicles +++ Digital design vision DIMENSIONS OF REAL +++
+++New technology flagship from the BMW Group impresses with outstanding occupant protection for adults and children. +++ New interactive airbag between driver and front passenger seats reduces the risk of injury in the event of a side collision. +++ Advanced driver assistance systems help to prevent collisions with pedestrians and cyclists+++
BMW Group and AWS announce winners at Q2B 2021 - Follow-up projects for the winning teams - Successful crowd innovation initiative with encouraging results
