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BMW Partners EVCARD, Launches Electric Car-sharing Service in China

Posted on December 5, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

BMW Partners SAIC EVCARD Launches Electric Car-sharing Service in China sustainable electric urban mobility

The BMW Group, in partnership with EVCARD, a Shanghai-based electric car-sharing company under Global Car-Sharing & Rental Co. Ltd., launches its car-sharing service in Chengdu under the co-brand “ReachNow Powered By EVCARD”. (December 1 2017, Chengdu) — Today, the BMW Group, in partnership with EVCARD, a Shanghai-based electric car-sharing company under Global Car-Sharing & Rental Co. Ltd., launches its car-sharing

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BMW, Toyota Win World Urban and Green Car Awards

Posted on April 13, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show, Bridgestone Corporation, and Autoneum, the BMW i3 (94Ah) was declared the inaugural winner of the 2017 World Urban Car award, and the TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME was declared the 2017 World Green Car Award. World Urban Car Award 2017 marks the first year for the World Urban Car

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How Malaysia can learn from Taiwan’s Electric Bike Push

Posted on February 13, 2017 by J Sammy 3 comments

Just weeks after Malaysians pushed back against a ministerial proposal to ban motorcycles from entering capital city Kuala Lumpur in the name of reducing carbon emissions, the latest news from Taiwan’s green vehicle segment may show a better way forward. On Feb 7, 2017, China Post reported that sales of electric bikes hit 20,000 units in 2016, citing the latest statistics from

Swimming Team USA-BMW Continues Biomechanics Technology Partnership

Posted on February 8, 2017 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Since 2010, BMW has teamed up with United States Swimming Team to leverage its technological and engineering expertise to improve the performance of elite athletes leading up to the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. BMW’s analysis software and “taillight” solution which is built on motion tracking technology allows coaches to measure swimmers movements, strokes and underwater paths; has led to big wins for Team USA in

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Self-Driving Car Disengagement Reports Show Technology is Not Road Ready

Posted on February 2, 2017 by J Sammy 2 comments

California Department of Motor Vehicles today released Disengagement Reports from Companies testing self driving cars on California’s public roads. These Reports indicate the self-driving technology is not ready to be deployed without human drivers behind a steering wheel who can take control when the self-driving technology fails, Consumer Watchdog said. “Despite the self-serving hype of the manufacturers, robot technology simply isn’t

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BMW presents “VISION NEXT 100” in a 360 Interactive Virtual Reality

Posted on December 19, 2016 by J Sammy Leave a comment

BMW is using Google Spotlight Stories technology for an innovative way of storytelling, creating a 360° interactive virtual reality brand experience that is broadcasted via YouTube. “Visionary” offers a unique, immersive experience of the BMW VISION NEXT 100 – the concept study developed for BMW’s centenary in 2016 Munich. As the first automotive brand worldwide, BMW is using Google Spotlight Stories

BMW, Daimler, Ford, VW Group Plan for Ultra-Fast, High-Power Charging Along Major Highways in Europe

Posted on November 29, 2016 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Unprecedented collaboration of the automakers would form a brand-independent network for charging infrastructure Stuttgart, November 29, 2016 – BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. The goal is the quick build-up of a sizable number of stations in order to

BMW Group Creates € 500 million VC Fund, Relocates BMW i Ventures HQ to Silicon Valley

Posted on November 28, 2016 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Munich/Mountain View. The BMW Group is expanding the successful concept behind its venture capital unit and creating a venture capital fund of up to 500 million euros over ten years. This will allow BMW i Ventures to make investments in a wider range of areas, such as autonomous driving and digitalisation, and to secure continued access to the technologies of the future. BMW i

ReachNow, BMW Group’s Car Sharing Service Launches Pilot Programs for New Mobility Services.

Posted on November 16, 2016 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Los Angeles – Nov. 15, 2016…During a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show’s Automobility LA, ReachNow, BMW Group’s free-floating premium car sharing service, announced its latest city expansion into Brooklyn, NY and debuted four new mobility services: Ride, Reserve, Share, and Fleet Solutions for residential buildings. Mobility At Your Fingertips. ReachNow builds on its premium experience by offering members

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BMW Cruise e-Bike Limited Edition

Posted on October 6, 2016 by J Sammy Leave a comment

Munich. BMW Lifestyle continues its series of exclusive special edition bikes with a limited edition of its innovative e-Bike: the BMW Cruise e-Bike Protonic Dark Silver. This new edition – limited to 300 units – stands out with an exclusive colour scheme: The Protonic Dark Silver paint finish matches the official colour of the BMW i8 special edition, which has just

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