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BMW is testing an 18-tonne hydrogen combustion engine truck in factory operations at its Leipzig plant. The trial is intended to assess real-world performance and reduce logistics emissions.
BMW M has built its one-millionth car, while BMW says Munich will make the electric M3. The move links the performance brand’s future to the company’s oldest plant and its all-electric transition.
Volkswagen and Gotion High-tech are set to deepen cooperation through three joint ventures, including the battery cell factory under construction by PowerCo in Sagunto, Spain. The deal could affect battery projects in Slovakia and Morocco, but its implementation still depends on approval from the relevant authorities.
PowerCo says its St. Thomas battery plant is now expected to open in 2029, two years later than previously planned. The company still describes the facility as a cornerstone of its North American strategy.