Knorr-Bremse expands Aldersbach plant in Germany for EPS production Knorr-Bremse AG (Knorr-Bremse) has officially started construction to expand its largest European truck manufacturing facility in Aldersbach, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Operations at the extended facility are set to begin in spring 2027. The company is investing around EUR 125 million, partly funded by the European Union Innovation Fund. The expansion will enlarge the plant’s foot...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

BMW Group relies on local partners at high-voltage battery assembly plant in Bavaria On June 26, BMW announced a major milestone in the construction of its new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Irlbach-Strasskirchen, Bavaria. Just over a year after construction began, the production facilities are being installed, marking significant progress in the development of batteries for the upcoming Neue Klasse EVs. The plant will supply sixth-genera...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Honda Malaysia and Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, both of which are directly managed by their respective global headquarters.Meanwhile, Hyundai Sime Darby Motors, the long-standing distributor, is expected to transition into a ‘super dealer’ role, similar to Auto Bavaria for BMW and Cycle & Carriage for Mercedes-Benz. In 2024, HMC reportedly planned a strategic 6-year investment (2025–2030) to expand producti...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/13

ry technology and increase in-house production. This includes making battery modules, not just packs, at the site. Of the EUR 150 million investment, EUR 18 million will come from government subsidies, provided by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) and the Free State of Bavaria. Bavaria will also invest EUR 30 million in research on battery assembly, cell chemistry, ageing, and safety. These investments will secure ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

BMW receives funding from State of Bavaria for AI-powered "iVITA" project On March 21, BMW announced that the State Ministry has awarded funding for the "iVITA" research project, which aims to enhance BMW vehicle quality checks using AI. As BMW cars become more digital, drivers interact with them through voice, gaze, and movement. To ensure these interactions are safe and reliable, extensive testing is needed. The "iVITA" project is a collaborat...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/24

ing speed, and range. Flexible Electric Motors: uses both SSM and ASM motor types, showcasing BMW’s open approach to technology. Modular Production: enables greater flexibility in electric motor manufacturing. Integrated Expertise: BMW consolidates EV development, production, and recycling across Bavaria and Austria. The new sixth-generation BMW eDrive (Gen6) brings major improvements, including 30% faster charging and a 30% increase in range,...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Xinquan Automotive to establish new companies in Germany Jiangsu Xinquan Automotive Trim Co., Ltd. (Xinquan Automotive) plans to establish Xinquan (Europe) Co., Ltd. (Xinquan Europe, specific name subject to registration approval) in Munich, Germany with a self-owned capital of EUR 36 million through Xinquan International Development Singapore Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary, and Xinquan (Bavaria) Automotive Component Co., Ltd. (Xinquan Bava...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

BMW to invest EUR 10 million in Battery Cell Recycling facility in Kirchroth, Germany On November 27, BMW announced that it is building a Cell Recycling Competence Centre (CRCC) in Kirchroth, Lower Bavaria, to implement an innovative “direct recycling” process. The method mechanically dismantles battery cells and production waste to recover valuable materials, which are then reused in battery cell production at BMW’s Battery Cell Competence...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

ale production, delivered modules will be assembled into battery layers, stacked into packs, and thoroughly tested. The facility will feature over 50 assembly stations and 7 test benches. In its first phase, it will produce up to 50,000 batteries annually, with plans to increase to 100,000 by 2030. Bavaria is investing EUR 30 million in battery technology research, supporting the integration of advanced laser welding cells. The efficient, precise...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

uring law will continue to manage Flabeg's business operations even during the insolvency proceedings that have been opened. Flabeg Automotive Germany serves a wide range of customers in the automotive sector and employs almost 190 employees at its headquarters and production site in Furth im Wald (Bavaria). It is a specialist in glass processing and finishing, especially for display glass in vehicle interiors. Based on press release from Schultz...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

KUKA supplies production system for battery systems to Webasto KUKA announced that it has supplied Webasto with a production system for battery systems. At the Webasto plant in Schierling, Regensburg district, Bavaria, KUKA ensured the implementation and networking of the individual production steps and the smooth manufacturing process of battery pack production with a highly flexible Multi-Product-Line to enable the production of different batt...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/09

BMW begins construction of high-voltage battery plant in Lower Bavaria, Germany On June 27, BMW announced that it has begun constructing a new high-voltage battery production site in Lower Bavaria, with around 1,000 concrete supports to be erected over a 300 by 500 meter area. Construction of additional buildings will start this summer, with the main production building to be enclosed by year-end and battery production facilities will be installe...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

BMW receives approval for high-voltage battery assembly site in Lower Bavaria, Germany On April 18, BMW announced that it has received approval to build a new high-voltage battery assembly site in Irlbach and Straßkirchen, Lower Bavaria in Germany. The planning association approved the development plan on April 10, 2024, providing the legal basis for construction. The new site will supply high-voltage batteries to BMW's Bavarian plants in Munich...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/18

FENECON, Germany starts operation at CarBatteryReFactory, turning obsolete EV batteries into storage units On April 3, FENECON, a leading provider of electricity storage systems, started operations at its CarBatteryReFactory in Iggensbach, Lower Bavaria, where new obsolete electric vehicle (EV) batteries will be turned into large-scale storage units needed for the energy transition. The CarBatteryReFactory has an annual production capacity of app...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/04

tially electrified drivetrain, capable of over 70 kilometers on electric power alone. BMW 7 Series will offer Level 3 highly automated driving starting in March 2024. BMW establishes local cell production for batteries which will enhance efficiency, with Gen5 production starting in 2026 and Gen6 in Bavaria from 2026. Based on BMW press release (1/ 2)...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

Auto Bavaria joins DC Handal to launch EV fast-charging spots across Klang Valley and Penang, Malaysia Reported on December 6, 2023, Auto Bavaria, the largest network of authorized dealerships for BMW Group Malaysia, has collaborated with Handal Green Mobility Sdn Bhd (DC Handal) to set up EV fast-charging facilities at 10 charging sites across the Klang Valley and Penang, Malaysia. Auto Bavaria will continue to work with DC Handal's expertise in...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/07

ams OSRAM to receive EU funding around EUR 300 million that supports its R&D in Regensburg ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) received notice of IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) funding from the German federal government and the Free State of Bavaria. It will support ams OSRAM’s R&D of innovative optoelectronic components at its Regensburg location. The company will receive more than EUR 300 million in public funding over the next 5 ...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/21

Solaris, Poland delivers hydrogen buses to German companies On August 2, Solaris announced that it has delivered 10 “Urbino 12” hydrogen buses to Busreisen Ettenhuber GmbH and Martin Geldhauser GmbH & Co KG., two bus carriers from Bavaria, Germany. 5 buses were delivered to Busreisen Ettenhuber GmbH and another 5 to Martin Geldhauser GmbH & Co. KG.The Urbino 12 hydrogen buses are equipped with ultra-modern fuel cell kits with a capacity of 70...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

Sono Motors, Germany and ÖPNV-Service Hagen equips HofBus with upgraded Solar Bus Kit On July 27, Sono Motors announced the launch of its innovative pilot project in collaboration with ÖPNV-Service Hagen in public transport bus operated by Stadtwerke Hof in Bavaria.Sono Motors, along with ÖPNV-Service Hagen installed 16 semi-flexible PV panels with a power of 1.4 kWp on a Mercedes-Benz Citaro C2 operated by Stadtwerke Hof. The solar power gene...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/31

Hoerbiger to use WTAZ center in Bavaria for development of its products Hoerbiger Holding AG (Hoerbiger) announced its intention to use the hydrogen technology user center (WTAZ) in Pfeffenhausen near Landshut in Bavaria (Germany) for the development of its products in the future. The WTAZ, which is part of the national hydrogen Innovation and Technology Center (ITZ), is funded by the German government, and is currently being built. The center wi...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/25