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Road transport · 01.10.2026 · 18:43

BMW starts Gen6 battery series production in Bavaria

BMW Group has begun series production of sixth-generation high-voltage batteries at its new Plant Irlbach-Straßkirchen in Bavaria, Germany. The batteries are being supplied to Plant Munich for use in a new i3, according to the source.

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Road transport · 01.10.2026 · 18:43

BMW plans electric compact car for 2028

BMW said it plans to launch an electric compact car based on the Neue Klasse platform in 2028. The model has not been officially named, though it is likely to be called the BMW i1.

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