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BMW Group Logistik tests electric semi-trailer in real-world logistics operations 

BMW Group Logistik, in collaboration with German e-trailer manufacturer Trailer Dynamics, has conducted tests to compare the performance of an electrically powered semi-trailer combined with a diesel tractor on varying routes in a simulation of real-world logistics operations. The companies conducted four days of tests over distances of up to 250 kilometers each day on… Read more »

BMW Group expands North American e-mobility footprint with regional supply chain

BMW is boosting its e-mobility ramp-up and using localized supply chains in line with the “local for local” approach. The company wants to source battery cells near vehicle production and localize its raw material supply chains. Umicore, a Belgian battery material supplier, is being added to the company’s North American supply chain partners. Umicore’s new… Read more »

BMW Group to build new battery assembly factory in South Carolina

The BMW Group has broken ground for a new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Woodruff, South Carolina. Plant Woodruff will produce sixth-generation batteries to supply EVs at nearby BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg. Back in October 2022, BMW Group announced a new $1.7-billion investment in its US operations, including $1 billion to prepare Plant Spartanburg for… Read more »

Juice Technology to produce custom chargers for BMW Group production lines and dealerships

Swiss charging station manufacturer Juice Technology has won a contract to supply its JUICE BOOSTER 2 charging solution to BMW Group production lines and the majority of BMW dealerships in Germany. As automakers electrify, they need to upgrade and retrofit their production and servicing facilities to accommodate EVs, and creating a suitable charging infrastructure is… Read more »

BMW Group invests 200 million euros in Battery Cell Competence Center

The BMW Group plans to consolidate its battery cell expertise at a new interdisciplinary competence center, which will open in early 2019. The company will invest a total of 200 million euros in the location over the next four years. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, BMW Board Member Klaus Fröhlich said, “We will be concentrating… Read more »

Redwood to recycle BMW of North America’s batteries 

US lithium-ion battery recycler Redwood Materials has partnered with BMW of North America to recycle end-of-life batteries from all EVs in the BMW Group, including BMW, MINI, Rolls Royce and BMW Motorrad vehicles. Redwood will work directly with BMW Group’s network of over 700 locations, including dealerships, distribution centers and internal facilities. Redwood has two… Read more »

BMW to expand localized production network for next-gen EV batteries

For production of its sixth-generation high-voltage batteries, BMW is setting up five new assembly sites around the world: in Irlbach-Straßkirchen, Germany; Debrecen, Hungary; Shenyang, China; San Luis Potosí, Mexico; and Spartanburg, South Carolina.  The cylindrical cells will first be used for the production of BMW’s Neue Klasse line of EVs, set to launch in 2025. … Read more »

BMW builds battery assembly line for Neue Klasse EVs at Mexican plant

BMW’s plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico is gearing up for production of the company’s next-generation family of EVs: the Neue Klasse. The automaker is building a battery pack assembly line at the facility, and expanding the body shop, assembly and logistics areas. BMW has announced investment of 800 million euros to expand the production… Read more »

BMW and Rimac partner to develop high-voltage EV battery tech

BMW Group and Croatia-headquartered electrification technology developer Rimac Technology have announced a long-term partnership to co-develop and co-produce high-voltage battery technology for selected BEVs.  The two companies say their respective strengths will complement each other. BMW Group’s electrification strategy aims to build on its leading position and 15 years of battery and electric drive system… Read more »

BMW adds Shell Recharge Solutions as eMobility provider

BMW of North America has added Shell Recharge Solutions as a second eMobility provider, which will allow customers to access Shell Recharge, ChargePoint, EVgo, EVConnect and Blink charging stations through the My BMW app.  Payments for all these providers are automatically processed in the app, which eliminates the need to create separate accounts, and use… Read more »