BMW previews Vision Neue Klasse X: Is this the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for?
BMW is teasing the new Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV ahead of its official debut next week. Is this the electric BMW SUV we’ve been waiting for?
BMW teases new Vision Neue Klass X
BMW gave us a glimpse into the brands high-tech future with the Vision Neue Klasse, unveiled in September.
The “new class” of BMW electric vehicles will feature “30% more range, 30% faster charging, and a 25% improvement in efficiency.” BMW previewed its next-gen EVs with the Vision Neue Klass electric sedan.
BMW’s Tesla Model 3-like sedan features a radical design upgrade, including a modern “shark nose” front end, wide wheel arches, and even a retractable greenhouse.
Signature BMW elements like the kidney grille and double headlights are merged with a modern take on the brand’s iconic design.
BMW will launch six Neue Klasse EVs within 24 months. “From SAV to sedan, there is something for everyone,” CEO Oliver Zipse said. We got a sneak peek of one of those vehicles, an electric SUV, during an intro video for its new class of EVs.
It looks like we will find out more soon as BMW teased the “Vision Neue Klasse X” interior on social media, revealing the interior infotainment screen.
From what we’ve seen, the new EV concept is a preview of the next-gen BMW iX3. You can see slight changes from the sedan version shown last fall with a different colored interior.
Like the sedan, the SUV version will feature BMW’s next-gen iDrive infotainment. This includes BMW Panoramic Vision, a new head-up display, replacing the classic driver display.
The minimalist interior, free from decorative chrome or leather, will help reduce its carbon footprint while in production.
In another video posted by BMW, you can see the Vision Neue Klasse X testing on the frozen tundra. And from what’s shown, it looks sleek and more modern than the iX3.
With 30% more range than the iX3, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X could feature over 370 mi (598 km) range.
BMW’s Neue Klasse EVs will be powered by its sixth-generation eDrive motors and round battery cells to optimize range and efficiency.
The electric SUV is expected to follow BMW’s next-gen sedan into production starting in 2025. Check back on March 21 for more info when BMW officially reveals the new model.
BMW’s new electric SUV follows Rivian, which unveiled its more affordable R2 electric SUV last week, starting at $45,000. The EV startup also revealed an even smaller and more affordable R3 electric crossover as automakers move to fill the growing demand for lower-cost EVs.
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A fully-electric 10,000 ton container ship has begun service equipped with over 50,000 kWh in batteries
Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping has launched what it calls the “world’s largest” river-to-sea electric container ship. The Green Water 01 is a 10,000-ton+ fully electric vessel that sets a new benchmark in sustainability in the marine logistics industry.
China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company, or COSCO for short, is a state-owned multinational conglomerate headquartered in Shanghai specializing in marine transport. Not to be confused with Costco, COSCO Shipping was founded as a subsidiary in 2016 following an approved merger between COSCO and China Shipping.
The COSCO Group is the largest liner carrier in China, transporting hundreds of container vessels daily while also providing ships to Chinese automakers to help them export their electric vehicles to new markets overseas, including Europe.
To adapt to the times, COSCO has developed a massive, fully electric container ship, which has now officially begun service in China.
COSCO’s electric container ship begins service in China
According to a WeChat post from COSCO Shipping, which features reports from China’s CCTV, the company’s Green Water 01 electric container ship arrived safely and was berthed in the Port of Yangshan by the local maritime safety administration.
The Green Water 01 sails at a total length of 119.8 meters, a molded width of 23.6 meters, a molded depth of 9 meters, a design draft of 5.5 meters, and a maximum speed of 19.4 km/h (12 mph). COSCO Shipping says the Green Water 01 electric container ship presents multiple firsts for the marine industry, including total length, width, container capacity, deadweight tonnage (10,0000 tons), and battery capacity (50,000+ kWh).
Speaking of batteries, the electric container ship is powered by a large-capacity battery combining for over 50,000 kWh. However, COSCO says the number of battery modules can be configured depending on the length of the voyage at sea. For example, additional 20-foot battery boxes offering 1,600 kWh of electricity can be loaded onto the container for extra range.
This ship’s captain, Wang Jun, told CCTV that when the Green Water 01 is equipped with 24 battery boxes, the electric container ship can complete trips that consume 80,000 kWh of energy, equivalent to approximately 15 tons of fuel for a similar journey in a traditional container ship.
COSCO Shipping also shared that the new Green Water 01 can save 3,900 kg (8,600 pounds) of fuel for every 100 nautical miles traveled, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 12.4 tons. Following the successful launch, the Green Water 01 has commenced weekly service between Shanghai and Nanjing.
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