The production of BMW combustion engines at the Munich plant in Germany will be discontinued. The brand chose to transfer production to focus on electric vehicles.
The renowned car manufacturer BMW, based in Germany, announced that the Munich will now focus exclusively on the production of propellants for electric vehicles, leaving behind combustion engines. 4, 6 or 8 cylinders.
Although an official date for the end of production of combustion-powered cars has not yet been determined, this change marks a significant step towards the decarbonization of the BMW fleet. Initiatives such as the production of the i4 electric coupé in 2020 and the expected launch of future models in the Neue Klasse family between 2025 and 2027 demonstrate the brand's commitment to electrification.
Although Munich stops manufacturing combustion engines, BMW's history with engines 4 cylinder, V6 or V8 will continue, now in other plants. The most powerful engines, with 6 and 8 cylinders, will be produced at the factory in United Kingdom, at Hams Hall, while the 4-cylinder engines will be manufactured in Austria.
The approximately 1.200 employees involved in engine production in Munich have been reassigned to other roles, including the production of BMW's new electric cars. Additionally, the brand is planning to build new battery factories for electric cars in several countries, anticipating growing demand for its electric models. The commitment to a future entirely focused on electrification highlights BMW's determination to lead the transition to more sustainable vehicles.
The change of BMW: Focus on the production of electric cars and relocation of factories
the renowned car manufacturer BMW, headquartered in Germany, announced that the Munich will now focus exclusively on the production of powertrains for electric vehicles, leaving behind the combustion engines of 4, 6 or 8 cylinder.
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Although an official date for the end of production of combustion-powered cars has not yet been determined, this change marks a significant step towards the decarbonization of the company's fleet. BMW. Initiatives such as the production of i4 electric coupe in 2020 and the expected launch of future models of the Neue Klasse family between 2025 and 2027 demonstrate the brand’s commitment to electrification.
Although Munich stops manufacturing combustion engines, the history of BMW with thrusters 4 cylinder, V6 or V8 will continue, now in other plants. The most powerful engines, with 6 and 8 cylinders, will be produced in factory do United Kingdom, in Hams Hall, while the 4-cylinder engines will be manufactured in Steyr, Austria.
The approximately 1.200 employees involved in engine production in Munich were reassigned to other functions, including the production of new eletric cars da BMW. Furthermore, the brand is planning the construction of new manufacturing plants Batteries for electric cars in several countries, anticipating a growing demand for its electric models. The bet on a future completely focused on electrification highlights the determination of BMW in leading the transition to more sustainable vehicles.
Source: Channel Tech
