BMW、Stellantis、塔塔：在英國開設新電動車工廠
-BMW「Mini」工廠改造完成EV改造-
– Stellantis 投資了一家專門的電動貨車工廠 –
-塔塔集團建立電動車電池工廠-
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BMW “Mini” completely converts to EV:
On September 11th, BMW will invest a total of 600 million pounds to completely convert EV manufacturing at its UK factory.
Small car “Mini” manufacturing plant:
The targets are two manufacturing plants in the UK that manufacture the compact Mini car.
Oxford body shop and Swindon body stamping shop
Completely EV conversion of Oxford factory:
Starting in 2019, the company has been manufacturing the current EV version of the compact mini car.
The company plans to start producing new EVs from 2026 using this investment.
By 2030, all manufactured vehicles are expected to be EVs.
Government supports EV manufacturing:
Supporting new EV factories and upgrades.
The UK aims for the future prosperity of its automotive industry.
The Reinvention of the Original:
The all-electric MINI Cooper.
The purist design and the all-electric drivetrain of the new MINI Cooper
are consistently geared towards urban driving fun,
highlighting the exceptional status of the MINI within its vehicle segment.
New features include the world of digital experiences, modern assistance systems
and a purely electric powertrain that guarantees locally emission-free mobility.
As such, the fifth generation is a typical MINI while at the same time symbolising the brand’s all-electric future
European Stellantis EV van factory:
On September 7, 2023, automotive giant Stellantis will invest 100 million pounds.
The Ellesmere Port factory in the UK has been converted into an EV-only factory and production has begun.
Electric vehicle production begins at unique plant：
Stellantis’s factory in Ellesmere Port is the UK’s only dedicated manufacturing plant for the vehicles.
Electric vans such as the Vauxhall Combo Electric, Opel Combo Electric, Citroen e-Berlingo and Fiat E-Doblo
will be made at the site.
Plant director Diane Miller said:
“The start of electric vehicle production at Ellesmere Port signals a bright future for the plant, ensuring it will continue to manufacture vehicles for many years to come.
A £100m investment by Stellantis secured the future of the former Vauxhall car manufacturing site.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-66731183
Tata Group’s EV super-large battery factory
In July, the Tata Group, a major Indian conglomerate, invested 4 billion pounds.
A super-large battery factory for EVs called “Gigafactory” will be established in the UK.
(See article dated July 27, 2023)
Tata Group to set up a Battery Gigafactory in the…
Tata Sons will build a 40GW battery cell gigafactory in the United Kingdom (UK).
The investment, of over £4 billion, will deliver electric mobility and renewable energy storage solutions for customers in UK and Europe.
JLR and Tata Motors will be anchor customers, with supplies commencing from 2026
https://www.tata.com/newsroom/business/battery-gigafactory-uk
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