The SUV, because that's the segment it will play in, will use a sixth generation battery and motors ... Last but not least, BMW plans to cut the use of traditional fuses as much as possible ...

This fuse on the battery is there to protect the entire electrical system (and indeed, the car itself) from damage due to a short-circuit. It’s a good idea, particularly in a four-wheel-drive where ...

"However, given the multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry, the BMW Group is currently reviewing the timing for reintroducing battery-electric Mini production in Oxford." It said ...

Last week in Munich, BMW revealed more details about the battery cells, the so-called “Energy Master,” and the motors that will underpin its upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles. As BMW ...

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BMW didn’t provide the specifics of its cylindrical cells but it claims a 20% greater energy density when compared to the older Gen5 prismatic battery cell. The company also pointed out the Gen6 ...