Aluminium produced using solar energy will meet almost half the annual requirements of the light metal foundry at Plant Landshut +++ Triple-digit million-euro contract with Emirates Global Aluminium to supply 43,000 tonnes of aluminium in 2021 +++ BMW Group also plans to source aluminium produced with green power long-term, with CO2 savings of around 2.5 million tonnes by 2030 +++ Wendt: “Will reduce CO2 emissions in the supplier network by 20% by 2030” ++
Start for the BMW M5 CS - M Carbon bucket seats available for the BMW M8 models – Optimised 4-zone automatic air conditioning with nanoparticle filter.
The BMW iDrive celebrates 20 years at the all-digital CES2021. A paradigm shift in the interaction between driver and vehicle became an industry standard and laid the foundations for today’s multifunctional, online-based user experience.
+++ Most progressive and diversified installation of its type in the automotive industry +++ Ideal simulation tools for every phase of vehicle development +++ Pioneering building design for seamless simulation experience and maximum customer focus +++
The BMW Group strives to actively shape and drive developments. The company has started to present itself in a new and inventive way with the #NEXTGen event that was inaugurated last year. This year’s edition sees the BMW Group taking another astonishing step forward. #NEXTGen 2020 offers a unique look ahead to the future of mobility as well as taking a more revealing look than ever before behind the scenes at the Bavarian automotive manufacturer.
Production anniversary at the BMW Group plant in Leipzig - The first purely electrically powered large-scale serial production model of the BMW Group is still enjoying strong demand even after almost seven years of production.
+++ BMW Group to produce high-voltage batteries and battery components at two German plants, Dingolfing and Leipzig +++ Investment of more than 100 million euros by 2022 in e-drive production at Leipzig +++
Plant Munich heralds the age of fully electric mobility Conversion of plant successfully completed for BMW i4 production Plant Director Robert Engelhorn: “Most comprehensive overhaul of assembly in the history of the plant.”
The BMW Group now already offers the world’s widest selection of premium automobiles with an electrified drive system – digital solutions for increasing the proportion of electric driving offered by plug-in hybrid models – BMW 7 Series, BMW 5 Series and the BMW X1 also available in future with purely electric drive.
+++ Development of innovative and recyclable battery cells +++ Near-standard production of battery cell prototypes at new pilot plant +++ Commissioning planned for late 2022 +++
The concept: The first BMW Sports Activity Vehicle with an all-electric drive system. The drive system: Supreme efficiency leads to top-end range. The design: Proportions of a BMW X model and familiar BMW i accents. Equipment: Comfort, premium ambience and bespoke functionality. BMW Charging: Innovative products and digital services for simple and user-friendly charging.
+++ BMW Group opens Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing and expands manufacturing capacity: E-drives for 500,000 electrified vehicles, start of production for fifth-generation BMW e-drive, Competence Centre will employ up to 2,000 staff in medium term, investment of more than 500 million euros by 2022 +++ Successful transformation of BMW Group’s biggest European production site +++
+++ Homologation tests successfully concluded +++ First pure electric model from BMW core brand will be produced on schedule in China for global market+++
Combining driving pleasure and sustainable mobility since 2007 +++ Unwavering focus on maximising efficiency +++ Compliance with EU fleet CO2 emissions targets in 2020 and 2021.
+++ Typical BMW dynamics assured: First technical details on the powertrain system for the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT +++ Development collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation to continue +++
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