Tech
Battery technology is one of the main limiting factors holding electric vehicles from surpassing their fuel-burning counterparts in all areas. The weight and energy density of the battery pack, as well as the potential fire…
Andrei Nedelea / November 27, 2023
News
BMW joined forces with Ford as far back as 2017 and announced a massive investment in Solid Power, a company specialized in making solid-state batteries for EVs. That move is going to be paying dividends…
Gabriel Nica / September 13, 2021
MINI
BMW announced today that the Dingolfing plant will enter an expansion phase to help manufacture batteries and electric drives for upcoming models. The move is set to have two stages, one for the batteries, which…
Gabriel Nica / October 30, 2018
BMW i
One thing nobody seems to be paying particular attention to when it comes to electric cars is also probably the most important component of them all: batteries. Car makers need to make sure that the…
Gabriel Nica / October 15, 2018
BMW i
BMW aims to cut battery costs, share costs on autonomous vehicles
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: September 16, 2018
BMW i
Late last month, BMW’s CEO, Mr. Harald Krueger unveiled to the world, in an interview, that BMW plans to add a third supplier of batteries to its roster, this time a Chinese company otherwise known…
Gabriel Nica / July 16, 2018
MINI
Considering the reputation the MINI brand has, one would have to look far and wide to find a better car maker out there that could make small, electric city cars truly popular. Somehow, it all…
Gabriel Nica / June 14, 2018
News
BMW recently announced the launch of a new research and development center for batteries near its HQ in Munich but it looks like the plans of the Bavarians include joining their expertise in the field…
Gabriel Nica / December 19, 2017
News
The BMW Group continues to expand its electro-mobility activities. In conjunction with its partner, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd., the BMW Group opened a new “High-Voltage Battery Centre” in Shenyang, China today. The battery factory…
Horatiu Boeriu / October 23, 2017
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According to Sunday Times paper, Jaguar Land Rover has met with BMW and Ford to discuss a future collaboration on a plant with the capacity to supply batteries to electric cars. Jaguar and BMW have…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 25, 2016
News
BMW is considering building a battery factory in Thailand, the country’s industry minister said on Friday to Reuters. Industry Minister Atchaka Sibunruang said construction was likely to start in the middle of next year with…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 22, 2016