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                        <title>L&#039;usine BMW Group de Ratisbonne lance une flotte logistique fonctionnant à l&#039;hydrogène</title>
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                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/fr-lu/lusine-bmw-group-de-ratisbonne-lance-une-flotte-logistique-fonctionnant-a-lhydrogene/</guid><pp:caseid>793616</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[+++ Utilisation de l'hydrogène dans l'intralogistique - les composants sont livrés à toutes les zones de production par des trains de remorquage et des chariots élévateurs à hydrogène +++ Passage progressif de la propulsion électrique à la propulsion à l'hydrogène vers 2030 +++]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>
  <strong>+++ Utilisation de l'hydrogène dans l'intralogistique - les
    composants sont livrés à toutes les zones de production par des
    trains de remorquage et des chariots élévateurs à hydrogène +++
    Passage progressif de la propulsion électrique à la propulsion à
    l'hydrogène vers 2030 +++</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>//</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Regensburg. </strong>BMW Group Plant Regensburg plans to
  utilise hydrogen for its production logistics going forward. Starting
  in 2026, hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks will be
  deployed for all transport and logistics tasks. This includes
  operations in the press shop, body shop and assembly, ensuring that
  the necessary components and individual parts are delivered to the
  correct locations for installation.<br />
  <br />The project aims to capitalise on the benefits of hydrogen
  propulsion. “The gradual transition from electric to hydrogen
  propulsion brings us another step closer to the BMW iFACTORY, our
  digital and sustainable factory of the future,” says Armin Ebner, head
  of BMW Group Plant Regensburg.<br />
  <br />“Switching production logistics from electricity to hydrogen
  will diversify our plant’s energy mix – while optimising logistics
  processes and saving valuable space,” explains Project Manager
  Katharina Radtke. “The advantage of hydrogen is that refuelling is
  very fast – just like with conventional fuels. The filling stations
  required for this will be installed directly within the different
  production areas and do not take up much space.”<br />
  <br />The entire logistics fleet at the Regensburg plant is currently
  being equipped with electric drive trains. The batteries used in the
  industrial trucks need to be changed twice per shift. Battery
  replacement, which is performed manually using a crane, takes about 15
  minutes and requires space.<br />
  <br />To ensure the wide-scale supply of hydrogen in the future, BMW
  Group plant Regensburg will install a two-kilometre-long pipeline
  network, with six decentralised filling stations, between now and
  early 2026. These stations will supply the logistics fleet in the
  various production areas with hydrogen, delivered in special trailers
  that can also be used for interim storage. “Once the conversion is
  completed, our annual hydrogen consumption will be around 150 tonnes,”
  says Radtke.<br />
  <br />The logistics fleet at BMW Group Plant Regensburg currently
  comprises about 230 tugger train haulers and forklift trucks. The
  transition will be completed in stages by 2030.<br />
  <br />
  <br />
  <strong>BMW Group Corporate Communications<br />
    <br /></strong>Christian Dürrschmidt, Communications
  Regensburg<br />Cell phone: +49 151 6060 5194<br />Email: <a href="mailto:Christian.Duerrschmidt@bmw.de">Christian.Duerrschmidt@bmw.de</a><br />
  <br />Saskia Graser, head of Communications Regensburg and
  Wackersdorf<br />Cell phone: +49 151 6060 2014<br />Email: <a href="mailto:Saskia.Graser@bmw.de">Saskia.Graser@bmw.de</a><br />
  <br />Media website: <a href="https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en">https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en</a></p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:presse@bmw.de">presse@bmw.de</a><br />
  <br />
  <br />
  <strong>BMW Group Plants Regensburg and Wackersdorf<br />
    <br /></strong>The BMW Group has viewed itself for decades as the
  benchmark for production technology and operational excellence in
  vehicle construction – including at its locations in Regensburg and
  Wackersdorf. The BMW Group vehicle plant in Regensburg has been in
  operation since 1986 and is one of more than 30 BMW Group production
  locations worldwide. A total of up to 1,400 vehicles of the BMW X1 and
  BMW X2 models come off the production line at Plant Regensburg every
  workday – destined for customers all over the world. Different types
  of drive trains are flexibly manufactured on a single production line
  – from vehicles with internal combustion engines to plug-in hybrids,
  to fully-electric models.<br />
  <br />High-voltage batteries for the electric models built in
  Regensburg are also produced locally, in direct proximity to the
  vehicle plant. They are assembled at the electric component production
  facility, which opened in 2021 at the Leibnizstrasse location.<br />
  <br />BMW Innovation Park Wackersdorf also belongs to the Regensburg
  site. The 55-hectare campus built in the 1980s was originally intended
  as a nuclear reprocessing facility. The BMW Group has located its
  cockpit production there, as well as its parts supply for overseas
  plants. In addition to BMW as the largest employer, several other
  companies are also based at Innovation Park Wackersdorf. A total of
  around 2,500 employees work there.<br />The BMW Group core staff at
  the Regensburg and Wackersdorf locations in eastern Bavaria is made up
  of around 9,250 employees, including more than 300 apprentices.<br />
  <br />
  <br />
  <a href="http://www.bmwgroup-werke.com/regensburg/de.html">www.bmwgroup-werke.com/regensburg/de.html</a></p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens<br>Tél: +32-3-890-9708<br>Adresse e-mail: <a href="mailto:jeroen.lissens@bmw.be">jeroen.lissens@bmw.be</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Release,Research &amp; Development,Sustainability,Locations,Production,Production Plants,Regensburg,Technology,Logistics]]></category>
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                        <title>BMW Motorrad présente les nouveaux BMW C 400 X et C 400 GT.</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/fr-lu/bmw-motorrad-presente-les-nouveaux-bmw-c-400-x-et-c-400-gt/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/fr-lu/bmw-motorrad-presente-les-nouveaux-bmw-c-400-x-et-c-400-gt/</guid><pp:caseid>793558</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[Homologation EU-5+, gamme d’équipements de série considérablement élargie, ainsi que de nouveaux équipements en option et tout un éventail d’accessoires.]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>
  <strong>Homologation EU-5+, gamme d’équipements de série
    considérablement élargie, ainsi que de nouveaux équipements en
    option et tout un éventail d’accessoires.</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>//</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Munich.</strong> Avec le BMW C 400 X et le BMW C 400 GT,
  BMW Motorrad propose deux véhicules haut de gamme pour le segment des
  scooters de taille moyenne. Dans le domaine de la mobilité urbaine, le
  BMW C 400 X se distingue par des caractéristiques dynamiques
  accentuées, tandis que le BMW C 400 GT, version Gran Turismo adaptée
  au touring, impressionne par un plus grand confort. BMW Motorrad a
  aujourd’hui affûté les deux scooters de taille moyenne et, outre des
  améliorations techniques, les a également dotés de nouvelles
  fonctionnalités, de couleurs inédites et d’accessoires inovants.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>
  <strong>Puissant moteur monocylindre, homologation EU-5+ et ABS Pro
    avec DBC, DTC et MSR de série.</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>
    <br /></strong>Le moteur monocylindre éprouvé développe une
  puissance de 25 kW (34 ch) à 7 500 tr/min et un couple maximal de
  35 Nm à 5 750 tr/min. La puissance est acheminée via une transmission
  CVT à variation continue et un bras oscillant à haute rigidité en
  torsion. Grâce à la toute dernière homologation EU-5+, les nouveaux
  BMW C 400 X et BMW C 400 GT restent des partenaires idéaux pour un
  plaisir à scooter dynamique et insouciant.</p>
<p>Les BMW C 400 X et BMW C 400 GT sont désormais équipés de série de
  l’ABS Pro BMW Motorrad. Grâce au freinage assisté par l’ABS en
  position inclinée, la fonction offre davantage de sécurité même en
  virage. L’ABS Pro empêche les roues de se bloquer même en cas
  d’actionnement rapide du levier de frein et réduit les changements
  brusques de la force de direction, évitant ainsi un soulèvement
  intempestif du véhicule même lors d’un fort freinage.</p>
<p>De plus, la fonction Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) associée à l’ABS Pro
  offre une réponse très sensible et un freinage et une stabilité de
  conduite élevés avec la meilleure décélération possible, même en
  virage. Dès que le boîtier de capteurs délivre une certaine valeur de
  décélération au freinage, une demande d’accélération simultanée du
  conducteur est identifiée comme peu vraisemblable et l'ouverture du
  papillon des gaz est ainsi empêchée. Par conséquent, le véhicule reste
  stable et la distance de freinage est réduite. Si une force de
  décélération définie est atteinte, les feux de détresse s’allument automatiquement.</p>
<p>Le Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) et la régulation du couple
  d’inertie moteur (MSR) sont également déjà présents de série. La
  fonction DTC promet encore plus de sécurité lors de l’accélération,
  même en cas d’inclinaison et en particulier sur route glissante. Le
  MSR permet d’éviter en toute sécurité des conditions de conduite
  instables susceptibles de se produire en roue libre ou en cas de
  réduction brutale de l’accélération entraînant un patinage excessif
  des freins sur la roue arrière (dérapage ou accrochage). Dans ces cas,
  le MSR ouvre les papillons de gaz jusqu’à égaliser le couple de
  traînée et stabiliser le véhicule.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Connectivité – une variété exceptionnelle d’informations et de
    fonctionnalités sous la forme d’un grand écran TFT de 6,5 pouces
    parfaitement lisible, et ce de série. Préparation à la navigation
    pour les deux modèles et écran 10,25” pour le BMW C 400 GT en option d'usine.</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>
    <br /></strong>Le BMW C 400 X et le BMW C 400 GT sont désormais
  munis de série d’un grand écran TFT de 6,5 pouces. La variété des
  informations, la qualité de l'affichage et, dernier point, mais non
  des moindres, la convivialité sont ainsi sans égal. En combinaison
  avec l'application BMW Motorrad Connected, l'écran est relié au
  multicontrôleur situé sur le guidon gauche et peut être utilisé
  rapidement, en toute sécurité et de façon pratique. Dans le cadre de
  l’option Connectivity Pro, le<br />BMW C 400 GT peut également être
  doté d'un grand écran de 10,25”.</p>
<p>Il est également possible de passer des appels, d’écouter de la
  musique et d’utiliser la navigation en roulant. Par exemple, si un
  smartphone et un casque sont connectés au système de communication
  BMW Motorrad via Bluetooth, les fonctions de lecture multimédia et de
  téléphone sont facilement accessibles à l'aide de l'écran TFT. Ces
  fonctions peuvent être utilisées sans installer d’application. En cas
  de connexion Bluetooth active à un smartphone standard, le pilote peut
  écouter de la musique tout en conduisant et recharger son smartphone
  dans le compartiment de rangement à refroidissement actif. De plus,
  l’application gratuite BMW Motorrad Connected propose une navigation
  pratique directement via l’écran TFT.</p>
<p>Cette navigation de base est particulièrement attrayante pour les
  pilotes désireux de gérer confortablement la circulation quotidienne
  ou les courts trajets sans équipement supplémentaire. La préparation à
  la navigation avec support pour le BMW Motorrad Connected Ride
  Navigator ou le BMW Motorrad Connected Ride Cradle est désormais
  également disponible sous forme d’équipement monté en usine (non
  associée à l'écran 10,25”).</p>
<p>
  <strong>Offre de déplacement élargie avec plus d’espace de rangement.
    Nouveaux accessoires tels que le topcase 43,5 l, la protection de
    carrosserie et le protège-mains.</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>
    <br /></strong>Les BMW C 400 X et BMW C 400 GT disposent désormais
  d’un plus grand espace de rangement sous le siège, permettant ainsi de
  ranger encore plus de bagages. Avec le BMW C 400 X, le volume de
  rangement a augmenté de 3 litres, et avec le BMW C 400 GT, poches
  avant incluses, de pas moins de 12 litres. Le BMW C 400 GT arbore
  désormais un pare-brise à réglage manuel et peut être équipé d'origine
  d'un porte-bagages dans le cadre de l'équipement en option.</p>
<p>Avec 43,5 l d’espace de rangement, le nouveau topcase offre non
  seulement 13,5 l de plus qu’auparavant, mais également 10 kg au lieu
  de la charge utile précédente de 5 kg. Il est également électrifié,
  avec un éclairage intérieur et un port de recharge USB. Un coussin de
  dossier et des panneaux latéraux peints sont également disponibles en
  option pour le nouveau topcase. Ce dernier est fixé au véhicule par
  l’intermédiaire d’un porte-bagages découplé en vibration. Les nouveaux
  accessoires d’origine BMW Motorrad, tels que les protections de
  carrosserie et les protège-mains, complètent la gamme d'offres.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>
  <strong>BMW C 400 X avec nouveau design avant et nouvelle variante de
    modèle « Rugged » en tant qu’équipement d’option sortie d’usine.</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>
    <br /></strong>En plus de la version Blackstorm metallic de base
  avec selle noire/grise, jantes noires et étriers de frein à l’avant,
  le BMW C 400 X, affichant un avant inédit plus dynamique, est
  également disponible dans la nouvelle variante « Rugged ».</p>
<p>Dans cette version, le BMW C 400 X arbore la couleur de carrosserie
  mate métallisée Kalamata et se révèle à la fois élégant et dynamique.
  Jantes, bandes et pneus rouges au design tout-terrain rencontrent des
  étriers de frein dorés à l’avant. Un pare-brise fortement teinté, une
  selle rouge-noir, des inserts de repose-pieds en acier inoxydable et
  des protège-mains disponibles en option complètent le look robuste.
  Les inserts de repose-pieds, ainsi que les embouts de guidon anodisés
  sont proposés en tant qu’accessoires d'origine BMW Motorrad pour les
  BMW C 400 X et BMW C 400 GT.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>
  <strong>BMW C 400 GT avec accessibilité au sol optimisée et dans la
    nouvelle variante de modèle « Exclusive » en tant qu’équipement en
    option sortie d’usine.</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>
    <br /></strong>L'accessibilité au sol du BMW C 400 GT a été
  optimisée pour offrir encore plus de confort et une ergonomie améliorée.</p>
<p>En plus de la version Blackstorm metallic de base avec selle noire,
  jantes noires et étriers de frein noirs à l’avant, le BMW C 400 GT est
  également disponible dans la nouvelle variante de modèle « Exclusive ».</p>
<p>Dans cette variante, le BMW C 400 GT dans la teinte de la carrosserie
  Diamondwhite metallic est résolument élégant et exclusif. Des jantes
  dorées, des bandes et une selle noire avec emblème brodé dans la
  couleur des jantes complètent les étriers de frein dorés à l’avant et
  un pare-brise légèrement teinté. Une projection au sol du logo du
  véhicule ou des inserts de repose-pieds en acier inoxydable
  enrichissent la gamme de cette variante d’équipement en option.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Nouveaux équipements spéciaux et accessoires d’origine BMW Motorrad.</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Équipements spéciaux individuels.</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Connectivity Pro</strong>                 </p>
<p>Grand écran TFT 10,25” avec connectivité, écran partagé et navigation
  par carte. (BMW C 400 GT)</p>
<p>
  <strong>Système d’alarme antivol</strong>     </p>
<p>Activation automatique lors de la coupure du contact ou via la télécommande.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Porte-bagages</strong>                     </p>
<p>Adapté au nouveau topcase électrifié de 43,5 l.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Accessoires moto d'origine BMW.</strong></p>
<ul>
  <li>Topcase de 43,5 l avec éclairage intérieur et connexion USB.</li>
  <li>Protection de la carrosserie.</li>
  <li>Inserts de repose-pieds.</li>
  <li>Embouts de guidon anodisés.</li>
  <li>Protège-mains.</li></ul><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens<br>Tél: +32-3-890-9708<br>Adresse e-mail: <a href="mailto:jeroen.lissens@bmw.be">jeroen.lissens@bmw.be</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Release,Scooter,C Series,Technology,C 400 GT,C 400 X,Product,BMW Motorrad]]></category>
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                        <title>BMW Motorrad présente l&#039;assistant de changement de vitesse automatisé (ASA).</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/fr-lu/bmw-motorrad-presente-lassistant-de-changement-de-vitesse-automatise-asa/</link>
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  <strong>Munich.</strong> With the new Automated Shift Assistant (ASA),
  BMW Motorrad presents an innovative technical solution that makes
  riding simpler and more comfortable. True to the motto "Simplify
  your ride", the riding experience is further enhanced by the
  automation of the clutch and gearshifting, without sacrificing the
  emotionally important dynamics of shifting.<br />
  <br />The Automated Shift Assistant features a clever functional
  design in which two electromechanical actuators automate the clutch
  and gearshift of the six-speed transmission, which is the main
  difference to a conventional shift assistant. There is no need for a
  hand lever to operate the clutch manually. Starting, stopping and
  manoeuvring are made easy with the Automated Shift Assistant.<br />
  <br />Riding with the Automated Shift Assistant also becomes more
  enjoyable thanks to fast, rev- and load-adapted shift sequences and
  the resulting precise gear changes. The rider's workload is reduced,
  which makes riding even more enjoyable. In addition, the Automated
  Shift Assistant creates an even more direct connection with the
  powerful boxer engine, as the precise clutch actuation makes it even
  easier to control the riding experience via the throttle grip and
  gearshift lever.<br />
  <br />In 'M' shift mode, gear changes can still be made by foot
  control, allowing the rider to decide when to change gears.<br />
  <br />In 'D' shift mode, the Automatic Shift Assistant really comes
  into its own. Shift points are automatically selected by the engine
  control unit. In both "M" and "D" modes, the rider
  benefits from perfectly executed gear changes with a smooth
  interruption of traction. The result is efficient motorcycle
  acceleration and increased riding stability. <br />
  <br />When shifting up, for example, the jolt associated with a
  classic manual transmission with a manual clutch is largely
  eliminated, as is the risk of helmet contact between rider and passenger.<br />
  <br />Downshifts are also designed to be as smooth as possible,
  minimising chassis disturbances. Specific characteristics of the
  automated shift function are assigned to the different riding modes to
  ensure perfect shift behaviour in each riding situation. In
  combination with Active Cruise Control or front collision warning, the
  networking of functions also brings the future of motorcycling to life.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Automated clutch and gear shifting for a new riding experience.</strong>
  <br />In difficult riding situations, using the clutch and throttle
  takes a lot of concentration. If you are travelling with luggage and
  perhaps a passenger, using the clutch and gearshift takes up
  resources. The rider remains in control and has more freedom in every
  riding situation with the Automated Shift Assistant. Riding becomes a
  more relaxed and enjoyable experience.<br />
  <br />The powerful boxer engine enables almost effortless pulling away
  on uphill gradients, for example, thanks to automated clutch
  operation, which also pays dividends in terms of better vehicle
  control off-road or on difficult surfaces.<br />
  <br />Riding pleasure takes on a whole new meaning when you choose the
  automated D mode. Optimally selected gear changes create a new riding
  sensation with a more intense driving experience. The right gear is
  automatically selected according to the rider's individual riding
  needs, resulting in a harmonious and extremely smooth driving experience.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>Electromechanical clutch and gearshift actuators combined with
    sophisticated electronic controls.</strong>
  <br />The Automated Shift Assistant is the logical and technical
  evolution of the BMW Motorrad Shift Assistant Pro. Two electronically
  controlled electromechanical actuators operate the clutch and
  gearshift, enabling easy starting and automated gear changes.The
  rider's shift request is transmitted to the control unit via a
  gearshift lever sensor, which is actuated by the conventional
  foot-operated gearshift lever. Additional sensors determine the revs
  of the transmission input shaft and the clutch position. These values
  are transmitted to the TCU (Transmission Control Unit), which is
  closely linked to the engine control unit, for modelling and control
  of the clutch, shift actuation and status.<br />
  <br />The clutch is operated by an electro-mechanical actuator
  combined with a hydraulic system with a direct hydraulic connection
  between the clutch master and slave cylinders. The actuator regulates
  the required clutch slip, engages the clutch when changing gear and
  disengages it when stopping.<br />
  <br />In manual shift mode "M", the rider can move the
  gearshift lever in the desired direction in the usual way. If the revs
  in the desired target gear are within the maximum or minimum rev
  range, the shift is made directly. If the engine revs fall below a
  gear-dependent minimum speed, downshifts are also performed
  automatically in manual mode. This prevents the engine from stalling.<br />
  <br />In shift mode "D" the gears are changed automatically
  depending on the riding mode, engine revs, throttle position and lean
  angle parameters. Gears are shifted according to the riding situation
  and dynamic requirements.<br />
  <br />
  <strong>The benefits of the Automatic Shift Assistant (ASA) can be
    summarised as follows</strong>
  <br />· Completely eliminates the need for the rider to operate the
  clutch.<br />· Dynamic and comfortable gear changes for more riding
  pleasure.<br />· Choice of manual or automatic gear shifting.<br />·
  Automatically adapts gear shifts to the rider's dynamic preferences in
  automated D mode.<br />· Eliminates the possibility of engine stalling
  due to unfavourable gear shifts.<br />
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  PressClub at https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en<br />
  <br />In case of queries, please contact:<br />
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  Communications<br />BMW Motorrad Communications<br />Tel.: +
  +49-89-382-95806, damien.cagnart@bmw.de<br />
  <br />Tim Diehl-Thiele, Head of Communication BMW Motorrad<br />Tel.:
  +49-151-601-57505, tim.diehl-thiele@bmw.de<br />
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  <br />
  <strong>The BMW Group<br /></strong>With its four brands BMW, MINI,
  Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading
  premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides
  premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production
  network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has
  a global sales network in more than 140 countries.<br />
  <br />In 2023, the BMW Group sold over 2.55 million passenger vehicles
  and more than 209,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in
  the financial year 2023 was € 17.1 billion on revenues amounting to €
  155.5 billion. As of 31 December 2023, the BMW Group had a workforce
  of 154,950 employees.<br />
  <br />The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
  thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the
  future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and
  efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from
  the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products. <br />
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                        <title>Le groupe BMW investit 1,7 milliard de dollars dans la production de voitures électriques aux États-Unis et signe un accord avec Envision AESC pour fournir des cellules de batterie à l&#039;usine de Spartanburg</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/fr-lu/le-groupe-bmw-investit-17-milliard-de-dollars-dans-la-production-de-voitures-electriques-aux-etats-unis-et-signe-un-accord-avec-envision-aesc-pour-fournir-des-cellules-de-batterie-a-lusine-de-spartanburg/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/fr-lu/le-groupe-bmw-investit-17-milliard-de-dollars-dans-la-production-de-voitures-electriques-aux-etats-unis-et-signe-un-accord-avec-envision-aesc-pour-fournir-des-cellules-de-batterie-a-lusine-de-spartanburg/</guid><pp:caseid>793376</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[+++ Nouvel investissement de 1 milliard de dollars dans l'usine de Spartanburg (États-Unis) pour préparer la production de la prochaine génération de véhicules électriques NEUE KLASSE de BMW. Au moins six modèles BMW de la gamme X entièrement électriques d'ici 2030 +++ Investissement supplémentaire de 700 millions de dollars pour la construction d'une nouvelle usine d'assemblage de batteries haute tension à Woodruff, en Caroline du Sud +++ Envision AESC va construire une nouvelle usine de cellules de batteries en Caroline du Sud pour approvisionner l'usine de Spartanburg en cellules rondes au lithium-ion nouvellement développées +++]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><div>
  <p>
    <strong>Spartanburg (USA)/Munich.</strong> The BMW Group continues
    the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment in
    the U.S. to expand Plant Spartanburg and the company’s manufacturing
    footprint in the U.S. BMW Group Chairman of the Board of Management,
    Oliver Zipse, announced today a<br />$1.7 billion investment in its
    U.S. operations, including $1 billion to prepare for the production
    of electric vehicles at the company’s existing U.S. manufacturing
    facility in South Carolina, and $700 million to build a new
    high-voltage battery assembly facility in nearby Woodruff, SC. By
    2030 BMW Group will build at least six fully electric models in the U.S.</p>
  <p>Zipse was joined today at Plant Spartanburg by South Carolina
    Governor Henry McMaster, Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey III,
    Chairman of Spartanburg County Council Economic Development
    Committee, David Britt, and Woodruff, SC Mayor, Kenneth Gist as he
    also announced an agreement to source next generation lithium-ion
    battery cells from Envision AESC, which will build a new plant in
    the state.</p>
  <p>“For decades, Plant Spartanburg has been a cornerstone of the
    global success of the BMW Group. The home of the BMW X models that
    are so popular all over the world. Going forward, it will also be a
    major driver for our electrification strategy, and we will produce
    at least six fully electric BMW X models here by 2030. That means:
    The ‘Home of the X’ is also becoming the ‘Home of the Battery
    Electric Vehicle’,” said Zipse on Wednesday. “In addition, we can
    showcase BMW Group’s ‘local for local’ principle: Our newly
    developed sixth generation battery cells, which were specifically
    designed for the next generation electric vehicles, will be sourced
    here in South Carolina – where X goes electric.”</p>
  <p> </p>
  <p>
    <strong>Envision AESC Battery Cell Plant in South Carolina to Supply
      Plant Spartanburg</strong></p>
  <p>In line with the principle of "local for local,” the BMW Group
    aims to purchase battery cells for its electric vehicles where
    production takes place. The company has found a partner in Envision
    AESC, which will build a new battery cell factory in South Carolina,
    to supply Plant Spartanburg. Envision will produce newly developed
    round lithium-ion battery cells, which were specifically designed
    for the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology, and will be used
    in the next generation NEUE KLASSE electric vehicles. The annual
    capacity of the battery cell factory will be up to 30 GWh.</p>
  <p>The new battery format will increase energy density by more than 20
    percent, improve charging speed by up to 30 percent and enhance
    range by up to<br />30 percent. At the same time,
    CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from cell production will be reduced by up
    to 60 percent through the partial use of secondary lithium, cobalt
    and nickel material, as well as renewable energy for production. </p>
  <p>The cooperation with Envision AESC is an important step in the BMW
    Group's plan to strengthen its regional supply chains. The expansion
    of electric vehicle production in combination with a local battery
    cell factory will lead to the creation of new supply chains, new
    networks for sub-suppliers, and new jobs throughout the entire region.</p>
  <p>BMW Group has already announced that four additional battery cell
    factories will be built in Europe and China to meet its demand for
    next generation battery cells. The cell factories are being built by
    partners and will each have an annual capacity of up to 20 GWh.</p>
  <p> </p>
  <p>
    <strong>Increased Investment and Expanded Manufacturing Capacity in SC</strong></p>
  <p>Of the new $1.7 billion investment announced today, $700 million
    will be used to build a new high-voltage BMW battery assembly center
    in Woodruff, SC, near Plant Spartanburg. The new facility will
    encompass over 1 million sq. ft., and produce next generation
    batteries for fully electric vehicles. Around 300 new jobs will be
    created on site.  </p>
  <p>Plant Spartanburg currently produces lithium-ion battery modules
    for the two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles built at the plant, the
    BMW X3 xDrive30e (fuel consumption combined: 2.6-2.0 l/100 km WLTP;
    power consumption combined: 20.5-18.9 kWh/100 km WLTP,
    CO<sub>2</sub> emissions combined: 59-45 g/km WLTP) and BMW X5
    xDrive45e (fuel consumption in l/100 km combined: 1.7-1.2 WLTP;
    power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 27.7-24.3 WLTP;
    CO<sub>2</sub> emissions in g/km combined: 39-27 WLTP.). In 2021,
    nearly 70,000 electrified BMWs were built on site. The site in
    Woodruff will also leverage the experience and expertise developed
    in Plant Spartanburg’s existing operations at the new facility.</p>
  <p>“BMW’s sustained and impactful presence in South Carolina
    demonstrates the power of partnership and shared commitment to our
    state’s automotive industry success,” said Governor McMaster. “With
    today’s announcement of a $1 billion expansion to Plant Spartanburg
    for manufacturing electric vehicles as well as $700 million for a
    new plant in Woodruff to assemble battery units, the road to the
    future is here. And I applaud BMW on helping lead the way.”</p>
  <p> </p>
  <p>
    <strong>BMW Group Plant Spartanburg</strong></p>
  <p>Plant Spartanburg was established 30 years ago and began producing
    vehicles two years later. Since then, the plant has become the
    global center of competence for BMW Sports Activity Vehicles and a
    critical component of the company’s global production network. The
    plant currently represents an investment of nearly $12 billion,
    employs more than 11,000, and has an annual capacity of up to
    450,000 vehicles. To date more than six million BMW vehicles have
    been built in the U.S. – for the U.S. and global markets. Based on
    this strength, BMW has been the largest automotive exporter from the
    U.S. by value for the past eight years.</p>
  <p>Plant Spartanburg currently produces 11 models including the BMW
    X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles, four BMW M models
    and two plug-in hybrid electric models. Production of the all-new
    hybrid-electric BMW XM (fuel consumption in l/100 km combined:
    1.6-1.5 WLTP; power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 30.1-28.9
    WLTP; CO2 emissions in g/km combined: 36-33 WLTP. Preliminary
    figures that have not yet been officially confirmed.) will begin
    later this year.</p>
  <p>The plant is supported by more than 300 suppliers in the U.S.,
    including over 40 direct tier 1 suppliers in South Carolina alone.</p>
  <p>“This is a very important step for Plant Spartanburg as we continue
    our legacy of producing high-quality vehicles, and build on the
    success of the last 30 years,” said Robert Engelhorn, President and
    CEO, BMW Manufacturing Co. “With this latest investment, we
    futureproof our operations and prepare the plant for electrification
    and new technologies, ensuring both the long-term success of our
    company and our position as an attractive and viable employer in the
    state of South Carolina.”</p>
  <p> </p>
  <p>
    <strong>Ongoing Commitment in the U.S.</strong></p>
  <p>In addition to sales and marketing operations, the BMW Group
    footprint in the U.S. consists of nearly 30 locations in 12
    different states, including an advanced design studio, a technology
    research and development center, and a venture capital fund in
    California, BMW Group Financial Services, and BMW Manufacturing
    Corporation, which operates Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina. The
    BMW Group dealer network consists of nearly 650 independently owned
    BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad dealers nationwide. Taken
    together, the BMW Group’s operatons in the U.S. directly and
    indirectly provide and support more than 120,000 jobs in the U.S.,
    and has contributed $43.3 billion to the U.S. economy.</p>
  <p> </p>
  <p>
    <strong>“Technology Openness” and Customer Focused Flexibility</strong></p>
  <p>BMW Group is clearly focused on a sustainable future and shares
    common ambition in the U.S. with regard to climate goals and the
    reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the company
    is following a path of “technology openness” to offer a choice of
    fully electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and highly-efficient
    internal combustion options to its customers in meeting their
    diverse needs in vastly different geographies across the nation. BMW
    Group is committed to fulfilling its goal of making a minimum of 50%
    of its global sales battery electric vehicles by 2030.</p>
  <p> </p>
  <p>
    <strong>360-Degree Approach</strong></p>
  <p>BMW Group has also set an initial target to reduce
    CO<sub>2</sub> emissions by 40% per vehicle by 2030. As BMW Group
    works towards the goal of climate neutrality, the company is focused
    on the reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> emissions throughout a vehicle’s
    entire life cycle. </p>
  <ul>
    <li>
      <strong>Design and Engineering:</strong> Beyond simply
      electrifying its product portfolio, BMW Group begins the design
      and engineering phase of vehicle development with a ‘secondary
      first’ approach, so that currently on average nearly 30 percent of
      materials used in BMW Group vehicles are recycled or reused. In
      the longer term, the “secondary first” approach aims to increase
      this figure to 50 percent.</li>
    <li>
      <strong>Supply Chain and Procurement:</strong> BMW Group has been
      actively involved for many years in initiatives to develop
      standards for responsible raw material extraction and promote
      compliance with environmental and social standards for raw
      material extraction through certification of mines. The cobalt and
      lithium used as raw materials for the new generation of BMW
      battery cells will be sourced from certified mines which allows
      the company retains full transparency over extraction methods and
      ensures responsible mining.</li>
    <li>
      <strong>Vehicle Production:</strong> BMW Group’s global production
      network also relies on renewable energy such as solar, wind, and
      hydroelectric power in the manufacturing phase of its vehicles.
      All of the company’s production sites have been net
      CO<sub>2</sub> neutral by offsets since 2021.</li>
    <li>
      <strong>Vehicle Use Phase:</strong> BMW Group is also working to
      ensure that the electricity generated to charge battery electric
      vehicles is done so sustainably. For example, partnerships with
      dairy farms in California reduce greenhouse gas emissions by
      capturing methane gas and transforming it into renewable energy,
      which is exported to the power grid. The company also operates a
      pilot program called ChargeForward in the San Francisco Bay Area
      which makes it possible for owners to charge their vehicles with
      as much solar energy as possible.</li>
    <li>
      <strong>Vehicle Recycling & Post-Life:</strong>From the start
      BMW Group vehicles are designed with recycling in mind, thereby
      improving the possibility for components to be recycled or reused.
      The company has already demonstrated the ability to recover more
      than 90% of the material from high-voltage batteries and has
      approximately 3,000 collection points worldwide for the recycling
      of end-of-life vehicles.</li></ul>
  <p>As the BMW Group continues towards an electric future, the company
    is looking beyond the vehicles themselves to ensure that it delivers
    sustainable solutions across the value chain and throughout the
    entire lifecycle of the vehicle. In the U.S. BMW currently offers
    two fully electric vehicles including the BMW iX Sports Activity
    Vehicle and the BMW i4 Gran Coupe. The fully electric<br />BMW i7
    Sedan (power consumption in kWh/100 km combined: 19.6-18.4 WLTP)
    will come to market later this year. With the NEUE KLASSE, BMW will
    make a significant step forward. For more information about the BMW
    Group’s focus on sustainability and unique approach to
    electrification, please visit: <a href="https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/sustainability.html">https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/sustainability.html</a></p>
  <p> </p>
  <p>
    <sub>If you have any questions, please contact:</sub></p>
  <p>
    <sub>
      <strong>BMW Group Corporate Communications</strong></sub></p>
  <p>
    <sub>Eckhard Wannieck, Head of Corporate, Finance and Sales Communications</sub>
    <br />
    <sub>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Eckhard.Wannieck@bmwgroup.com">Eckhard.Wannieck@bmwgroup.com</a>,
      Tel.: +49 (0) 151 601 28042</sub></p>
  <p>
    <sub>Sandra Schillmöller, Communications Purchasing, Supplier
      Network, Sustainability</sub>
    <br />
    <sub>Email: Sandra.Schillmoeller@bmwgroup.com, Telephone: +49-89-382-12225</sub></p>
  <p>
    <sub>Bernhard Ederer, BMW Group Innovation Communications</sub>
    <br />
    <sub>Email: Bernhard.Ederer@bmwgroup.com , Tel.: +49 (0) 176 601 28556</sub></p>
  <p>
    <sub>Martina Hatzel, Communications Production Network BMW Group</sub>
    <br />
    <sub>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:Martina.Hatzel@bmwgroup.com">Martina.Hatzel@bmwgroup.com</a>,
      Tel.: +49 (0) 151 601 11966</sub></p>
  <p> </p>
  <p>
    <sub>
      <strong>For questions regarding Envision AESC please contact:</strong></sub></p>
  <p>
    <sub>Lauren Flanagan, Senior Director International Government
      Relations & Communications, Envision Group</sub>
    <br />
    <sub>E-Mail: <a href="mailto:lauren.flanagan@envision-energy.com">lauren.flanagan@envision-energy.com</a>,
      Tel. +44 7379 340 101</sub></p></div>
<div>
  <p> </p></div><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Contact presse: Jeroen Lissens<br>Tél: +32-3-890-9708<br>Adresse e-mail: <a href="mailto:jeroen.lissens@bmw.be">jeroen.lissens@bmw.be</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Release,Sales &amp; Finance,Research &amp; Development,Sustainability,Drive Technologies,Locations,Production Plants,Environment,Company,Technology,e-Mobility]]></category>
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