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Coalition passes on Teslas to pick diesels for new COMCAR fleet
COMCAR fleet, that serves Australia’s politicians snubs EVs to choose “fuel-efficient” BMW diesel sedan after “desk-top” assessment rejects Tesla EVs.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 7, 2020

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Electric Mini confirmed for launch in Australia in mid-2020
Australian drivers will have more electric vehicle choice come mid-2020, with the all-electric Mini Cooper SE hatchback confirmed for release in mid-2020.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 11, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

BMW unveils new EVs, says Europeans don’t want them
Minutes after announcing plans to accelerate its electrification strategy, senior BMW executive says Europeans don’t actually want to buy pure electric vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 3, 2019

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Sneak peak at BMW i4 electric car, with 600km range
Leaked images show interior of BMW’s all-electric 600km range i4, which is planned for production by the German carmaker in 2021.
Bridie Schmidt

May 4, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Could Amazon buy up BMW in push to electric?
Yes, the headline is a bit of a tease and quite unthinkable, of course. Or maybe…?
Bede Doherty

Feb 19, 2019

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Electric Vehicles

Porsche achieves 3 minute recharge at 450kW EV charging station
An ultra-fast prototype charger with 450kW is now open to the public in Germany – and it can charge an EV in as little as three minutes.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 17, 2018

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Electric Vehicles

BMW i8 Roadster and redesigned Coupe PHEVs available in Australia
BMW has announced that its hybrid electric i8 Roadster, plus a fresh look i8 Coupé, is ready to buy for cashed up Australian EV enthusiasts.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 19, 2018

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Electric Vehicles

Electric Mini in works as BMW signs China EV factory deal
BMW Group seals deal with China’s Great Wall Group to build state-of-the art EV factory in Jiangsu Province.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 12, 2018

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Other Good Stuff

500 BMW i3 batteries connected to UK wind farm
Sweden’s Vattenfall connects 500 BMW i3 batteries to 228MW wind farm in South Wales, in “UK’s largest” co-located onshore wind and battery project.
Joshua S Hill

May 23, 2018

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Electric Vehicles

Picture (tease) of the Day: BMW’s next-gen EV
BMW offers first glimpse of “new technology flagship” – a pure electric car incorporating all the “major strategic areas of innovation in a road-ready vehicle.”
Sophie Vorrath

May 21, 2018

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