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BMW’s Pioneering Electromobility Innovations Showcased in New Petersen Automotive Museum Exhibit.

Fri Sep 20 19:00:00 CEST 2024Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 20th, 2024…The BMW Group’s pioneering electromobility innovation history is highlighted as part of a new exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California. Titled: “Alternating Currents: The Fall and Rise of Electric Vehicles”, the exhibit showcases the progression of electric vehicle developement from the late 1800s to modern concepts. Located in the Propulsion Gallery on the second floor, “Alternating ...

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Media Set

BMW of North America and Redwood Materials Establish Partnership to Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Thu Sep 19 13:00:00 CEST 2024Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ & Reno, NV -- September 19, 2024… BMW of North America and Redwood Materials announced today a partnership to recycle lithium-ion batteries from all electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, and mild hybrid BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad vehicles in the U.S. The partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to sustainability, and is the next step towards creating a closed-loop circular value chain for lithium-ion batteries in the U.S.

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New Tech Firm Formed by Automakers to Help Manage Flow of Data, Energy Between EVs and Power Grid.

Wed Sep 18 15:00:00 CEST 2024Press Release

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2024 — BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they announced last year and have appointed the first CEO and CTO. ChargeScape is a software platform that integrates electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid, shoring up grid stability while saving drivers money on their charging.

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Electrification

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Hydrogen Pioneers: BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation take collaboration to the next level to offer Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) options for passenger cars.

Thu Sep 05 16:00:00 CEST 2024Press Release

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+++ 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 +++

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Electrification

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Successful test of humanoid robots at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg

Tue Aug 06 15:45:00 CEST 2024Press Release

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Munich/Spartanburg, USA. The BMW Group is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time. During a trial run lasting several weeks at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the latest humanoid robot, Figure 02 from California company Figure, successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part of the chassis. The robot must be particularly dexterous to complete this production step.

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IONNA Selects Durham, North Carolina as Headquarters and Announces New Executive Leadership Team.

Tue Jun 11 18:30:00 CEST 2024Press Release

Durham, NC (June 11, 2024) – IONNA, the charging network founded by a coalition of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia and Stellantis, announced today the selection of Durham, North Carolina as its global headquarters. This milestone moment for IONNA comes after receiving regulatory approval, and the commencement of operations in February.

Technology

BMW i Ventures Announces Investment in Simr.

Wed May 22 20:11:00 CEST 2024Press Release

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Mountain View, Calif. – May 21, 2024 - BMW i Ventures announced today an investment in Simr, a cloud simulation company that gives engineers a single platform for using any compute resources with any leading simulation tool. The company’s newly launched Simulation Operations Automation (SimOps) platform has the potential to revolutionize how engineers design, verify, and test products by automating sophisticated simulations in the cloud. Simr secured $20M ...

Technology

BMW of North America Streamlines Electric Vehicle Charging Experience for Customers with Launch of BMW Charging, Powered by Shell Recharge Solutions.

Wed Mar 13 15:30:00 CET 2024Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 13, 2024… BMW of North America announced today the addition of Shell Recharge Solutions as a second eMobility provider, giving customers easy access to Shell Recharge, ChargePoint, EVgo, EVConnect, and Blink charging stations via the My BMW App. BMW drivers can now find, access, and charge at all affiliated locations via their My BMW app, with payments for all five providers automatically processed via the app. With this new ...

Technology

Electrification

BMW i Ventures Invests in Skylo Technologies.

Tue Feb 13 22:40:00 CET 2024Press Release

Mountain View, Calif. – February 13, 2024… BMW i Ventures today announced an investment in Skylo Technologies, the leading direct-to-device satellite connectivity service provider. The $37 million financing round was co-led by Intel Capital and Innovation Endeavors and joined by BMW i Ventures, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Seraphim Space, and Next47.

Technology

High-Powered EV Charging Network, IONNA, Begins Operations in North America

Fri Feb 09 18:37:00 CET 2024Press Release

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 – Announced in July 2023, IONNA, the joint venture to build a high-powered EV charging network across North America, has received approval from regulatory authorities, and is now officially commencing operations. IONNA is a joint venture of seven of the world's foremost automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis. With Seth Cutler, newly appointed as the Chief Executive Officer, IONNA ...

Technology

Electrification

BMW at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.

Mon Jan 08 17:08:00 CET 2024Press Release

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 8, 2024… BMW’s presence at CES 2024 is dedicated to the digital customer experience. The company will present new infotainment features for its current model line and offer visitors a lively insight into development projects that demonstrate BMW’s leadership in the digitized mobility of the future. Visitors will be able to drive a BMW iX remotely across the Silver Lot at the exhibition grounds, discover the potential of ...

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BMW Group Technology Office USA Celebrates 25 Years in Silicon Valley with the North American Debut of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse Concept.

Fri Dec 08 04:00:00 CET 2023Press Release

Mountain View, California – December 7, 2023… The BMW Group Technology Office USA is celebrating 25 years in Silicon Valley with an invitation-only event featuring immersive workshops, exclusive technology demonstrations, and exciting mixed reality, multi-sensory driving experiences at Levi's Stadium. The celebration will be highlighted by the North American debut of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse design concept and a panel discussion entitled “Humanizing ...

Technology

Design issues, Concepts and Studies

BMW i Ventures Announces Investment in German Software Company Ascon Systems.

Wed Nov 15 16:00:00 CET 2023Press Release

Mountain View, Calif. / Stuttgart – November 15, 2023… BMW i Ventures announced today an investment in the innovative German software company Ascon Systems, which is enabling the transformation to the industrial metaverse with digital twins and low-code software solutions. With this commitment, BMW i Ventures is supporting the next stage of digital production, the potential for the industrial metaverse, and digital shopfloor management in the automotive ...

Technology

BMW ChargeForward Goes All the Way: Smart Charging Program Expands Nationally.

Tue Nov 14 16:00:00 CET 2023Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ. - November 14, 2023… Today, BMW of North America announced the national expansion of its smart charging service, ChargeForward, in conjunction with the launch of the first all-electric BMW 5 Series, the BMW i5. With enrollment kicking off today, all BMW battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) model years 2018 and up will be eligible to enroll in ChargeForward throughout the lower 48 states. The innovative ...

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BMW of North America Expands Electric Vehicle Charging Options for Customers in the U.S. and Canada with Access to Tesla Supercharger Network.

Tue Oct 17 18:30:00 CEST 2023Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 17, 2023…. In a continued effort to provide the best possible electric vehicle charging experience for its customers, BMW of North America and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA announced today that drivers of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce Combined Charging System (CCS) battery electric vehicles (BEV) in the U.S. and Canada will gain access to designated Tesla Supercharger stations in early 2025.

Technology

Electrification

Local for local: BMW Group relies on regional supply chain to expand e-mobility in North America

Mon Oct 16 22:20:00 CEST 2023Press Release

+++ Local battery cell supply for US vehicle production +++ Cathode raw material manufactured in Canada +++ AESC and Umicore as strong partners in North America +++ Board of Management Member Joachim Post: “We pursue a globally balanced procurement strategy” +++

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BMW i Ventures Leads Investment in Robotics Data and Operations Platform, Formant.

Wed Oct 11 15:37:08 CEST 2023Press Release

Mountain View, Calif. – October 11, 2023… BMW i Ventures today announced an investment in Formant, a leading robotics data and operations platform. The $21 million round was led by BMW i Ventures, with participation from new investors Intel Capital, GS Futures, and previous investors, including SignalFire, Hillsven, Goodyear Ventures, Pelion Ventures, Holman, Ericsson, PICUS Capital, and Thursday Ventures.

Technology

BMW Proactive Care – the digital concierge for BMW Customer Service.

Tue Sep 26 09:00:00 CEST 2023Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 26, 2023…BMW is unveiling a new data- and AI-driven offering in customer service. Proactive Care includes new tools and information that allow the vehicle to identify existing and predictable service requirements, so that in many cases it can anticipate the customer’s needs and proactively offer solutions. The first applications for existing and upcoming vehicles are already in operation and will be continuously enhanced with ...

Technology

BMW ConnectedDrive

BMW, Ford and Honda Agree to Create ChargeScape, a New Company Focused on Optimizing Electric Vehicle Grid Services.

Tue Sep 12 16:15:00 CEST 2023Press Release

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TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 – BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers. Benefiting both EV customers and the electric utility industry in the U.S. and Canada, ChargeScape will unlock ...

Technology

Electrification

The BMW Group Selects AWS to Power Next-Generation Automated Driving Platform.

Wed Sep 06 16:25:00 CEST 2023Press Release

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Seattle/Munich – September 5, 2023... Amazon Web Services (‘’AWS’’) today announced the BMW Group has chosen AWS as the preferred cloud provider for its automated driving platform. The BMW Group will develop its next-generation advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) using AWS to help innovate new features for its next generation of vehicles, the “Neue Klasse,” set to launch in 2025. The new cloud-based system will leverage BMW's pre-existing Cloud Data ...

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