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IONNA announces over $250 million planned investment in California EV infrastructure.

Thu Nov 20 16:25:00 CET 2025Press Release

DURHAM, NC — [November 20, 2025] — IONNA, the joint venture and nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, is celebrating a swell in the California wave, first announced last May. Concluding a week-long kick off tour of Rechargery stations across major metropolitan cities in California, IONNA is announcing a planned investment of more than $250 million in infrastructure across the Golden State over the next three years.

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BMW Group Celebrates 50 Years of American Ingenuity at Designworks.

Tue Nov 11 20:15:00 CET 2025Press Release

Santa Monica, CA – November 11, 2025… In celebration of a half-century of innovation in the U.S., the BMW Group today hosted an exclusive media program at its renowned Designworks studio in Santa Monica. The event, led by Head of BMW Group Design, Adrian van Hooydonk, offered a rare glimpse into the creative consultancy’s future-shaping vision, rooted in American ingenuity and the dynamic spirit of Southern California.

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MINI LAUNCHES CHARGEFORWARD PROGRAM, BUILDING ON BMW GROUP’S ELECTRIFICATION SUCCESS

Tue Sep 30 19:30:00 CEST 2025Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 30, 2025 – MINI USA announces the official launch of the MINI ChargeForward program, a smart charging initiative designed to help customers earn financial incentives and reduce carbon emission with the optimizing of charging times. This launch follows the successful implementation of the ChargeForward program for BMW USA, which has now reached a milestone of more than 10,000 enrollments nationwide.

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From pilot fleet to series production: the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen.

Mon Sep 22 00:55:00 CEST 2025Press Release

New York, NY/Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 21, 2025… Today, BMW announced it will produce a new vehicle with five different drivetrain technologies. The new BMW X5 will be the first model to offer customers a choice of battery electric, plug-in hybrid, gasoline, diesel (in markets outside the US), and hydrogen fuel cell technology. In addition, the HyMoS (Hydrogen Mobility at Scale) initiative is designed to promote the development of hydrogen ecosystems ...

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Steyr goes electric: BMW Group launches series production of electric engines for Neue Klasse

Fri Aug 01 15:10:00 CEST 2025Press Release

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ/Steyr (Austria) – August 1, 2025…BMW Group Plant Steyr today began series production of the e-motor for the Neue Klasse. “Today, we are laying the foundations for the future of the BMW Group,” explained Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production. “As the first production site for the Gen6 electric motor, Plant Steyr is central to the Neue Klasse and the continued development of our global ...

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BMW i Ventures Co-Leads Investment in Estes Energy to Advance State-of-the-Art Battery Technology.

Wed Jul 23 16:45:00 CEST 2025Press Release

Mountain View, CA – July 23, 2025… BMW i Ventures today announced a co-lead investment in Estes Energy Solutions, Inc., a California-based materials and manufacturing innovator. The $11 million seed round was co-led with Fortescue Ventures with participation from New Systems Ventures, and early investor DCVC. With $20 million raised to date, this latest capital will help Estes complete development of its chemistry-agnostic battery pack platform and ...

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ChargeScape and PSEG Long Island Partner to Enroll BMW and Ford Electric Vehicles in First-Ever Grid Reliability Program Participation.

Tue Jul 22 19:01:00 CEST 2025Press Release

Hicksville, NY – July 22, 2025… ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, today announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program, a first in the nine-year history of the utility’s peak load reduction programs. Designed to alleviate strain on the power grid during summer months, the initiative will leverage ChargeScape’s AI-powered technology platform and ...

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Consumer Survey Commissioned by BMW Group in the U.S. Reveals Growing Consumer Optimism and Expectations Around Electric Vehicles

Wed Jun 11 19:14:00 CEST 2025Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 10, 2025… A new nationally representative survey conducted by Big Village and commissioned by the BMW Group in the U.S. reveals that while barriers like cost and infrastructure persist, expectations around EV performance and usability are evolving. The findings highlight growing consumer openness to electrification and emerging powertrain technologies, while also underscoring the need for continued innovation, education and ...

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Consumer Survey Commissioned by BMW Group in the U.S. Reveals Growing Consumer Optimism and Expectations Around Electric Vehicles

Wed Jun 11 19:12:00 CEST 2025Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 10, 2025… A new nationally representative survey conducted by Big Village and commissioned by the BMW Group in the U.S. reveals that while barriers like cost and infrastructure persist, expectations around EV performance and usability are evolving. The findings highlight growing consumer openness to electrification and emerging powertrain technologies, while also underscoring the need for continued innovation, education and ...

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BMW Group and Solid Power are testing all-solid-state battery cells in a BMW i7.

Tue May 20 16:31:00 CEST 2025Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 20, 2025… The BMW Group is bringing large-format, pure ASSB cells from Solid Power to its test vehicle, a BMW i7, which is being operated in the Munich area. The potential benefits of ASSB technology: higher energy density in a very compact storage system compared to current technologies.

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Humanity, warmth, precision – BMW HypersonX creates unique soundscape for the Neue Klasse.

Tue Apr 15 00:01:00 CEST 2025Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 14, 2025…As it pulls back the curtain on a new era in 2025, fuelled by the all­electric Neue Klasse models, BMW is creating a holistic driving and user experience that breaks genuinely new ground. One of the elements of the far­reaching BMW Panoramic iDrive concept is the new HypersonX soundscape. Developed by the BMW Sound Design Studio, it comprises 43 sound signals and special driving sounds for Personal Mode and Sport Mode. ...

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Four Superbrains for the Neue Klasse: More intelligent, more efficient, more powerful.

Tue Mar 11 01:03:00 CET 2025Press Release

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 10, 2025…BMW is the first automotive manufacturer to launch a completely newly developed digital nervous system for all drivetrain variants and vehicle segments. It is more intelligent, more powerful and more efficient and will be rolled out for the first time in the models of the Neue Klasse. Four high-performance computers, also called "Superbrains", consolidate the computing power for the most important customer functions: ...

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BMW reveals revolutionary electric drive concept with 800V technology for the Neue Klasse.

Fri Feb 21 00:10:00 CET 2025Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 20, 2025…BMW is presenting its next leap forward in the field of electric drive technology – and in the process ushering in a new era of all-electric driving. At the Tech Days event in Landshut, the company has provided some initial insights into the development and production of high-voltage batteries and electric drive systems using the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology. Every fully electric Neue Klasse vehicle will ...

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Endurance Test for “Heart of Joy”: the BMW Vision Driving Experience.

Mon Feb 17 00:01:00 CET 2025Press Release

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 16, 2025…Showcasing driving pleasure up to the physical limits is BMW’s mission with its new high-performance test vehicle – the BMW Vision Driving Experience. This Vision Vehicle is not destined for production, but is instead serving as a rolling test rig for drivetrain and driving dynamics management technology developed specially for the Neue Klasse – the next generation of BMW vehicles – and referred to by BMW as the ...

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IONNA Enters National Release Phase.

Tue Feb 04 14:00:00 CET 2025Press Release

Durham, North Carolina, USA - IONNA, the joint venture founded by the world’s leading automakers - BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis, and Toyota - today announces its transition from public beta to full-scale national release. This milestone marks a historic moment for the American road, as eight global automakers join at the first ever IONNA Rechargery in Apex, NC, and new HQ and Customer Experience Lab in Durham, NC.  A ...

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New BMW Panoramic iDrive Revolutionizes Vehicle Operation.

Tue Jan 07 18:35:00 CET 2025Press Release

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 7, 2025… The BMW Group presents the driving and user experience of the future at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. BMW is providing the first opportunity to experience the close-to-production version of the new BMW iDrive – complete with its centrepiece, BMW Panoramic Vision – at the event. The software underpinning it all is the new BMW Operating System X, which acts as the intelligence hub behind the new ...

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BMW i Ventures Announces Investment in Phoenix Tailings to Expand & Stabilize the Processing of Rare Earth Elements in the U.S.

Mon Dec 30 22:00:00 CET 2024Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 30, 2024… BMW i Ventures announced today an investment in Phoenix Tailings, a pioneering metals production company dedicated to creating a zero-waste, zero-emission future. The Series B financing, which was led by Envisioning Partners and included additional participation from Yamaha Motor Ventures and Escape Velocity, will enable Phoenix Tailings to scale its rare earth processing operations to produce ~200 tons of rare earth ...

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Intercultural Innovation Hub 2024: United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and BMW Group honor United States of America’s Grassroots Initiative “Content Creation Lab” during the 10th UNAOC Global Forum.

Wed Nov 27 15:30:00 CET 2024Press Release

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Munich/Cascais. “Global Nomads Group” based in the United States of America is one of the ten grassroots initiatives, which were honored yesterday as recipient of the Intercultural Innovation Hub (IIH), a joint initiative of the United Nations of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the BMW Group, implemented with the support of Accenture.

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ChargeScape Welcomes Nissan to its Alliance of Automakers Helping Drivers Save Money on EV Charging.

Mon Oct 07 15:00:00 CEST 2024Press Release

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NEW YORK, NY and NASHVILLE, TN, Oct. 7, 2024 — Nissan has entered into an agreement to invest in ChargeScape, a joint venture equally owned by BMW, Ford and Honda focused on electric vehicle-grid integration. Once the transaction is complete, Nissan will become an equal 25% investor in ChargeScape and will roll out ChargeScape’s services to its EV drivers across the U.S. and Canada.

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IONNA Breaks Ground on first ‘Rechargery’ and Announces New CTO

Thu Oct 03 16:45:00 CEST 2024Press Release

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Durham, NC (October 3, 2024) – IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, announced they have broken ground on the first IONNA ‘Rechargery.’ In the thriving heart of Apex, North Carolina, just a few miles from its previously announced headquarters and customer experience lab, IONNA breaks ground on its first charging site, transforming a ...

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