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The future of electric vehicle production

As a long-time leader in electric vehicles, BMW intends to expand its fleet of EVs with four new models in the coming years. At BMW, they emphasized their full commitment to the production of EV.

“We are fully committed to electric cars wherever the use of battery-electric drive trains makes sense, and it is possible because the conditions are right. By 2023 we will offer our customers at least one BEV option in nearly all our vehicle segments and over the next 10 years we aim to release a total of about 10 million fully electric vehicles onto the market, ”said BMW CEO Oliver Zipse.

The first vehicles to be unveiled are the X1 and Series 7, coming in 2022. So far, there is not enough information about the specifications for these models, only it is known where they will be produced (Regensburg and Dingolfing, Germany).

The Electric Series 5 and Mini Countryman are coming in 2023. The Series 5 will be produced in Dingolfing, while the plant in Leipzig is in charge of the Mini Countryman.

By the end of 2025, BMW hopes that EV will account for 25 percent of total sales. Therefore, for 2025, BMW has prepared a Neue Klasse platform that will be used only for EV, although the platform also supports other powertrains.

Source: Auto News

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2022 Porsche Taycan

There has been speculation for a long time about the new version of the Porsche Taycan. This is confirmed by information from Porsche, which says that this company intends to present a novelty at the Munich Motor Show, 2022 Porsche Taycan.

Although the current model is achieving good sales results, Porsche has decided to make some improvements. This primarily refers to the Turbo Charging Planner, which heats the battery to a higher temperature, which enables faster charging, temperature control and charging functions. To help with parking, the new Taycan and Cross Turismo models are equipped with the Remote Park Assist option, which allows you to find a suitable parking space. With the Porsche Connect application, the car performs autonomous parking.

Porsche offers 65 additional body colors, such as Moonlight metallic blue, Acid green, Rubystar, Riviera blue and metallic purple. Some of them are very popular for the 911 model (964 generation).

Inside, the interior is simple and has already been seen in previous models such as seats upholstered in the finest materials, heated steering wheel, curved 16.8-inch display for the gauges, etc.

The new Porsche Taycan will hit the market in September with a starting price of around $ 81,250. We will have more information after the Munich Motor Show.

Source: Porsche

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Mustang Mach-E: 100 years of Ford in one man’s life

Ford allowed one of its fans to drive a Mustang Mach-E. It is Mr. Harold Baggott who is celebrating his 101st birthday.

He started driving in 1930 when he was 10 years old. The first vehicle he drove was the milkman’s delivery float on his farm, a Ford T. Since 1937, when he was licensed, Mr. Harold Baggott owned 20 Ford models, and the first model he bought was a Ford 8 Popular.

“Since the age of 10, I’ve retained my interest in motoring and today find myself interested in the switch to electrification following the government phasing out the traditional combustion engines I’m used to. I have reminisced about my driving history with the Model T and seen what the future has in store. It was exciting to get behind the wheel of what I expect to see my great-grandchildren will be driving, ”said Mr. Harold Baggott.

Enjoying the ride of the new Mustang Mach-E, Mr. Baggott was particularly impressed with the performance and “sound” produced by this electric car. His two great-grandchildren were in the car with him. The Baggott family is a big fan of Ford cars, as evidenced by the fact that it owns 140 units.