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BMW Boss to European Union: Cancel the Combustion Engine Ban

Once seen as inevitable, opposition to the all-electric mandate continues to grow.

Motor1

BMW Chief Says EU Must Cancel 2035 Gas Engine Ban

BMW and Mini are doing pretty well on the EV front, so why is Oliver Zipse going down this road?

InsideEVs

BMW chief says EU combustion engine ban will shrink car industry

Oliver Zipse tells Paris motor show 2035 cutoff point for CO2-emitting cars is ‘no longer realistic’

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BMW Warns of 'Bogus' Synthetic Fuel Legislation

The CEO is worried it would be a "deliberate ban on combustion engines through the back door."

Motor1

Carmakers unhappy after EU hits China with tariffs on electric vehicles

The European Union has slapped extra provisional duties of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric car imports because of "unfair" state subsidies, despite Beijing's warnings the move would unleash a trade war. But company reps in both China and Europe are critical of the steps.

Radio France Internationale

The Biggest Victim Of Europe's Anti-China EV Tariffs: The Mini Cooper

The Great Wall Motors-produced Mini Cooper Electric will be subject to the maximum 38.1% tariff.

InsideEVs

BMW Says EU Probe Into China EV Subsidies Against Free Trade

The chief executive of German luxury carmaker BMW on Wednesday warned the European Union's investigation into Chinese electric car subsidies runs counter to free trade.

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Will hydrogen overtake batteries in the race for zero-emission cars?

In part six of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we weigh up what will be the power of the future

The Guardian - UK

BMW Boss Defends Decision To Stick With Combustion Engines

CEO Oliver Zipse claims it's wrong to "talk down products that are still on offer."

Motor1

BMW Has ‘No Interest’ In An EV Pricing Race To The Bottom

BMW is selling enough EVs to chase away tire kickers looking for lower prices.

InsideEVs

One of Tesla's most prominent competitors has no plans to engage in Elon Musk's vicious price war

As prominent automakers begin to postpone electric vehicle production plans in the face of seemingly softening EV demand, the confidence of one of Tesla's biggest rivals has not been shaken.

The Street

BMW Boss Oliver Zipse To Remain CEO Until 2026

Zipse has spent his entire career at the German automaker.

Motor1

BMW Developing Neue Klasse EV Models Specifically For China

BMW will make Chinese-market-specific EVs riding on the automaker's Neue Klasse platform. Company CEO Oliver Zipse made the announcement.

InsideEVs

Germany has only itself to blame for missing EV wave

The saga of Germany's car companies may become a cautionary tale.

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BMW's 360-Mile Neue Klasse SUV Teased During IAA Mobility Presentation

BMW will launch six Neue Klasse models in 24 months after the first electric car rolls out in 2025, CEO Oliver Zipse said.

The Guardian - UK

China’s share of Europe’s electric car market accelerates as UK leads sales

Chinese-owned MG’s MG4 is Britain’s bestselling EV after Tesla’s Model Y in first seven months of year

The Street

Tesla Luxury Rival BMW Launches New Line of Electric Vehicles

The German automaker will unveil its latest line-up of electric vehicles on Sept. 2.

InsideEVs

BMW Vision Neue Klasse EV Concept Debuts September 2 With Production Look

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept will premiere on September 2 and will begin production in 2025, according to the automaker's CEO.

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2024 BMW i5 Teased For The First Time Ahead Of October Launch

The company also confirms a fully-electric M variant.

Motor1

BMW iX5 Hydrogen Pilot Fleet Launches, Enters Service In 2023

The powertrain produces 401 horsepower.

InsideEVs

BMW CEO Says Neue Klasse EVs Will Offer "Benchmark" Range, Prices

BMW's Gen 6 cylindrical cells are expected to offer 30% higher charging speed, 30% longer range and 50% lower production costs compared to current battery tech.

InsideEVs

BMW CEO: Future Investment In US Will Not Be Guided By Politics

Oliver Zipse said BMW will not change its strategy in a substantial manner because of current politics and will do what makes business sense for the company.

Motor1

Big Displays In Cars Will Disappear Soon, BMW Boss Believes

Oliver Zipse says big screens will be history in 10 years.

InsideEVs

BMW CEO Insists Brand Is Not Giving Up On Affordable EVs

BMW CEO Oliver Zipse has insisted the brand is not giving up on lower segments of the car market.

Radio France Internationale

EU strikes deal to effectively ban fossil fuel vehicles from 2035

The European Union on Thursday struck an agreement to phase out new CO2-emitting vehicles and to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. The move aims to speed up the switch to electric vehicles.

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