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BMW to convert Munich plant for i4 production this summer

January 17, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

BMW will be closing its main plant in Munich for six weeks this summer to convert it to producing the all-electric BMW i4. The EV is scheduled to go into series production next year, still with battery cells bought in. However, this could change in future. The closure will take place during the school holidays […]

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Tesla distances from German battery production

January 14, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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Tesla apparently does not plan to manufacture lithium-ion cells in Grünheide in the first construction phase. This could be due to the tight schedule. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in the USA. Little by little, more and more details about the planned Tesla factory in […]

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Compact BMW X models to come in PHEV versions

January 9, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

BMW is introducing the X1 as a plug-in hybrid. The X2 will also be equipped with PHEV drive later this year. BMW will be relying on the familiar powertrain from the 2-series Active Tourer and Mini Countryman. BMW had already announced the drive variant for the recently relaunched X1 in September. The drive system will […]

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Sono Motors drums up another 10 million euros

January 9, 2020 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

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Sono Motors is well on the way to meeting its crowdfunding target of 50 million euros as part of the crowdfunding campaign that was extended till January 20. Sono Motors received a financing commitment of a further 10 million euros through the participation of existing investors, bringing the current level to just under 45 million […]

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Gigafactory 4 undergoing official approval process

January 6, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

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With the announcement in the official gazette for Brandenburg, the approval procedure for the planned Tesla plant is officially opened. The notice states that Tesla intends to start up the plant in Grünheide, near Berlin, in July 2021. It is planned to produce the Model Y and Model 3 as well as future models with […]

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Sono Motors misses crowdfunding target

January 2, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Sono Motors’ crowdfunding campaign, launched in early December, completed its cycle with the advent of the new year. The target of 50 million euros was not reached, however, with just over 32 million euros collected. It remains to be seen whether the money raised will be used to develop the Sion to production maturity. In […]

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Audi opens Brand Experience Center at Munich Airport

December 17, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Audi has set up what they are calling the “Brand Experience Center” at Munich Airport. The building has integrated solar cells and two power storage units from Second Life batteries. The electricity generated there is also used for one of the largest charging parks in Europe. The glass facades of the centre consist of almost […]

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US market launch of Mercedes EQC delayed till 2021

December 16, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Mercedes has postponed the US launch of its EQC by at least one year to 2021. The German carmaking giant says that this “strategic decision” is because it “first wants to meet the growing customer demand for the EQC in Europe”. Meanwhile, BAIC apparently wants to double its stake in Daimler. US Americans must continue […]

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Sono Motors gets green light for profit sharing

December 16, 2019 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

Good news for German carmaking startup Sono Motors: the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has now approved Sono Motor’s Community Participation Program. This means future reservation holders can now participate in the company’s profits. The Community Participation Program was recently announced as part of Sono Motor’s unique new financing strategy. Not only future reservation […]

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