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BMW is also developing a Cell Recycling Competence Centre( CRCC) in Lower Bavaria. Markus adds:“ Thanks to our direct recycling process, residue from battery cell production and entire battery cells can be mechanically broken down into their valuable components.”
Advancing net zero through innovation efficiency BMW is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement, aiming for net zero across the entire value chain by 2050.
The Irlbach-Straßkirchen plant is a statement of intent, using zerodefect principles and AI-driven process optimisation.
“ We produce with the zero defect principle, including continuous inline quality inspection,” Markus says.“ We use digital twins of production with a comprehensive AI database for process optimisation and employee training.”
By streamlining the production process – specifically by eliminating cell coating and modules – the company reduces complexity while maintaining high standards.
Markus says:“ For the sixth generation of high voltage batteries, we are adding five new production sites following the local for local principle. This means we place them as close as possible to the vehicle plants. The short distances reduce the CO 2 footprint in vehicle production.”
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