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BMW's New EVs Will Beat Everyone on Range
We knew BMW's upcoming Neue Klasse models would be efficient, we just didn't know how efficient. Today, the German automaker officially detailed its next-generation EV platform—and the numbers are impressive.
BMW’s Neue Klasse EVs Will Have Up To 560 Miles Of Range
BMW said the 800V battery system will be used in all the upcoming Neue Klasse EVs, starting with the next-generation iX3 later this year, as well as EVs based on other architectures.
BMW bets future on Neue Klasse EV battery and motor tech
BMW’s taking what it calls a ‘technology-open approach’ with the Neue Klasse, giving rise to a variety of electric motor layouts - though don’t expect any front-wheel drive BMW EVs to directly replace the current BMW 1 Series. That’s because while single-motor power will be offered, it’ll be mounted on the rear only to drive the rear wheels.
BMW Proclaims The Neue Klasse Battery Could Walk 500 Miles
BMW will implement a number of revisions to its latest battery technology, which will show up in the Neue Klasse–based EVs like the next-generation i3 sedan and iX3 crossover. The so-called BMW Gen6 battery – which as its name suggests is the company's sixth iteration of EV technology – will feature a 30 percent longer range than the existing unit found in cars like the BMW i5 and iX,
BMW’s New EV Architecture Improves Range, Charging, And Costs
BMW’s ‘Gen6’ sixth-generation BMW eDrive technology is 50-percent cheaper than the old model, and promises more EV range, less recharge time.
BMW's next-gen 'Neue Klasse' electric cars are 20 per cent more efficient
BMW's managed to increase the efficiency of its next-generation electric powertrain by 20 per cent versus what's on sale today. As Daft Punk didn't say in their 2001 electro-pop hit, the Neue Klasse series powertrains will be (energy) denser,
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BMW’s New EV Architecture Could Add Range, Drop Charge Times, And Reduce EV Prices
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BMW’s next-gen EV batteries promise 30% range boost, 20% energy density increase
The company recently revealed that it will begin mass production of its groundbreaking sixth-generation (Gen6) electric ...
BMW’s next-gen EVs depend on an unassuming black box called ‘Heart of Joy’
The all-in-one ECU was designed in-house in the hopes of making BMW’s new EV stand above the crowd.
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Better, Cheaper, Faster EVs? BMW's Next-Gen Platform Is Aiming For All Three
Up front, BMW will optionally use lower-cost, lower-power Asynchronous motors (ASM). Their design makes them better suited ...
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BMW switches motors in upcoming EVs, watches watts with Energy Master
The yet-unnamed next-generation 800-volt EVs will keep a much closer watch over energy use, and shift to an induction motor design at the front wheels in AWD versions.
BMW’s odd views on EVs are driving massive success
BMW’s Neue Klasse will soon hit production lines. Within those vehicles lies BMW’s Gen6 battery technology, which increases ...
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BMW's Next-Generation EV Drivetrain Previewed Through The Vision Driving Experience
The Vision Driving Experience is a rolling test lab that carries BMW's upcoming next-generation EV drivetrain and control ...
BMW sees no need for special deal to avoid US tariffs, executive says
BMW's plant in South Carolina is its biggest worldwide by output and a major exporter to markets including China, Germany and ...
BMW's Flexibility Is Paying Off During 'Rollercoaster' EV Transition
That makes it much easier for BMW to adjust its mix of EVs to ICE products, giving it flexibility that rivals don't have.
BMW Thinks Lithium-Ion Batteries Can Still Improve Before We Need Solid-State
Solid-state batteries are far away and expensive, but BMW's next-gen EVs will offer 30% more range and 30% faster charging ...