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New production site for e-drive components: BMW Group Plant Leipzig to start battery module production in 2021

Wed Sep 23 12:00:00 CEST 2020Press Release

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+++ 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 +++

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The first-ever BMW iX3

Tue Jul 14 10:15:00 CEST 2020Press Kit

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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.

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BMW Group steps up expansion for production of electric powertrain components at Plant Dingolfing

Thu Feb 06 10:00:00 CET 2020Press Release

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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.

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From material selection to prototype construction: The battery cell technology of the future is taking shape at the BMW Group Battery Cell Competence Centre

Thu Nov 14 13:00:00 CET 2019Press Release

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• 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

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BMW Group invests 200 million euros in Battery Cell Competence Centre

Fri Nov 24 15:00:00 CET 2017Press Release

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+++ Focus on technological expertise in battery-cell development and production +++ Fifth-generation electric drivetrain integrates electric motor, transmission and power electronics in a single component +++ Rare-earth-free electric motor ensures resource independence +++

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BMW i8 wins Engine of the Year Award 2016. The plug-in hybrid drive system powering the BMW i8 tops its class for the second year running in the world’s leading engine competition.

Fri Jun 03 10:30:00 CEST 2016Press Release

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Munich / Stuttgart. Following its overall victory and two class wins in last year’s International Engine of the Year Awards, the drive system powering the BMW i8 has once again triumphed in its class – the 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre displacement category – in this year’s competition.

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BMW model upgrade measures from the start of production in July 2016.

Tue May 17 10:40:00 CEST 2016Press Release

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From the start of production in July 2016, the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series will for the first time feature more petrol engines from the BMW Group's latest drive generation. These also include an even more powerful but also more efficient straight six-cylinder for the BMW M Performance models BMW M140i 3-door, BMW M140i 5-door, BMW M240i Coupe and the BMW M240i Convertible. However, the BMW 1 Series 3-door model will no longer be offered in South Africa.

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BMW model upgrade measures from start of production in July 2015.

Tue May 12 11:30:00 CEST 2015Press Release

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From the start of production in July 2015, BMW will be continuing with the generation change under the bonnet of many of its model series. Thanks to the optimised efficiency of the new three and four-cylinder engines, both the sporting characteristics and the fuel economy of numerous models will improve yet again. Moreover, the deployment of additional petrol and diesel power units will ensure even more diversity within the model range.

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The new BMW 3 Series Sedan. The new BMW 3 Series Touring.

Thu May 07 13:00:00 CEST 2015Press Kit

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The BMW 3 Series is the founder of the modern sports sedan segment and has been fêted as an icon of this vehicle class for 40 years. Over what is now six model generations, the BMW 3 Series has set the standard for dynamic excellence, efficiency and design, forging an emotionally rich connection between a sporting driving experience and unbeatable everyday practicality. Around one in every four BMWs sold is a BMW 3 Series Sedan.

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International Media Event Innovation Days 2014: Efficient Dynamics.

Fri Feb 21 18:00:00 CET 2014Press Kit

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The Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype and the BMW 5 Series Sedan, both of which are equipped with the latest generation of the proactive drive system. At the same time, ideas for future solutions in the field of lightweight design, aerodynamics and thermal management will be presented.

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BMW Most Successful Engine Manufacturer Ever: V 10 power unit featured in the BMW M5/M6 voted "Engine of the Year" yet again.

Wed May 10 12:00:00 CEST 2006Press Release

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Never before in the history of the "Engine of the Year Award" has an engine been voted power unit of the year twice in succession. However, BMW's V10 high performance engine, which powers both the BMW M5 and M6, has rewritten the record books. The 373 kW, 8 200 rpm power unit was voted "International Engine of the Year 2006" in Stuttgart, for the second time in succession by around 60 renowned trade journalists from all over the world. Moreover, it also ...

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BMW 650i: New 270kW V8 Power Unit for Coupe & Convertible

Tue Nov 01 12:00:00 CET 2005Press Kit

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BMW's new 4.8-litre eight-cylinder developing a maximum output of 270 kW, and just released in the new BMW 550i, has already made a great name for itself in the BMW 750i. Now this new power unit, developing maximum torque of 490 Nm, is available in the BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible. The two new BMW 650i models replace the BMW 645Ci.

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