Tech
It’s a brave new world for enthusiasts and laypeople when it comes to electric vehicles. Over the years, we’ve had to familiarize ourselves with a variety of terms that rarely – if ever – appeared…
Steven Paul / October 18, 2024
iX
Michigan-based energy storage technology company, Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE), has announced that its Gemini dual-chemistry battery achieved an astonishing 608.1 miles of range in a BMW iX on a single charge. This milestone, achieved…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 30, 2023
Interesting
BMW is building yet another battery plant, this time right in its backyard—Bavaria. While a specific Bavarian location hasn’t been selected just yet, BMW is said to be in talks with some land owners and…
Nico DeMattia / January 19, 2023
Interesting
Looking forward, BMW will begin to roll out its all-solid-state battery in 2030. The company says this move will increase the energy density by another 20 per cent. The plan is to have a demonstration…
Steven Paul / December 3, 2022
Tech
All you need to know about BMW’s Gen6 cylindrical cells
by Hugo Becker / Date: September 19, 2022
News
BMW was one of the first premium brands to develop its own electric powertrains. Considering that “Motor” is literally in the brand’s name, it only makes sense that BMW would want its own electric motors….
Nico DeMattia / January 13, 2022
News
BMW’s electric offensive is just getting started. And to achieve their sales goals, the Munich-based automaker needs a significant amount of battery cells. Currently BMW uses cells from multiple manufacturers, including Contemporary Amperex Technology, EVE…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 11, 2021
News
One of the most common questions an electric car owner receives is in regards to the total driving range. The next second most important question is without a doubt the charging procedure and capabilities. Therefore,…
Horatiu Boeriu / May 27, 2021
News
It’s that time of the year for BloombergNEF’s battery price survey, and we have some good news to share. While in 2010 the average lithium-ion battery pack prices automakers had to pay exceeded $1,100 /…
Adrian Padeanu / December 18, 2020
News
From 2021, battery cells for high-voltage batteries will be coated at BMW Group Plant Regensburg and complete high-voltage batteries will be produced from 2022. The company is investing over 150 million euros in the site…
Horatiu Boeriu / October 21, 2020
MINI
One of the big questions people have about the ‘eco friendly’ character of electric vehicles revolves around the batteries they use. As you may know, batteries aren’t exactly the most eco-friendly products out there and…
Gabriel Nica / October 14, 2020