BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG ( BAMXY): The German auto giant better known as BMW gets downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Natixis Bleichroeder. 
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It will use the electric motor developed in the BMW ActiveE 1 Series , which makes 170 horsepower and should be able to drive more than 100 miles per charge. A range extending motorcycle engine will be available as an optional generator in the i3 and standard in the i8."In the next three to four years we'll see more development of the batteries than we have in the last 100," Robertson said in an interview with Automotive News. BMW is also partnering with Toyota to have better battery technology through 2020 at the minimum. Do you think that BMW, being a ginormous automaker partnered with Toyota, can successfully make it in the electric car market where so few other automakers have? 
Share:  It will use the electric motor developed in the <span class="company">BMW</span> ActiveE 1 Series , which makes 170 horsepower and should be able to drive more than 100 miles per charge. <span class="sent">A range extending motorcycle engine will be available as an optional generator in the i3 and standard in the i8."In the next three to four years we'll see more development of the batteries than we have in the last 100," <span class="analyst">Robertson</span> said in an interview with Automotive News.</span> <span class="company">BMW</span> is also partnering with Toyota to have better battery technology through 2020 at the minimum. Do you think that <span class="company">BMW</span>, being a ginormous automaker partnered with Toyota, can successfully make it in the electric car market where so few other automakers have? Tweet this   read full story

Analysts at AlphaValue reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG in a research note to investors on Thursday. 
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Germany's car market – Europe's largest and a relatively strong performer in recent years , declined by almost 10% in May. Robertson told delegates at the ANE Congress in Paris that the German car market is now in decline due to falling confidence and the uncertainties presented by elections at the end of the year. "In the last 2 3 years, Europe has been a tale of north and south. The southern European markets have been difficult 
Share:  Germany's car market – Europe's largest and a relatively strong performer in recent years , declined by almost 10% in May. <span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Robertson</span> told delegates at the ANE Congress in Paris that the German car market is now in decline due to falling confidence and the uncertainties presented by elections at the end of the year.</span> "In the last 2 3 years, Europe has been a tale of north and south. The southern European markets have been difficult....We think it will continue to decline this year. <span class="sent">German consumer confidence is being somewhat undermines and there are elections at year end, so people are saying 'what next?'" <span class="analyst">Robertson</span> also suggested that the UK car market, which has shown strong growth this year driven by private retail sales, could be facing a slowdown.</span> "The only [sizeable] car market in Europe that is still moving forward is the United Kingdom," he said. "In some respects it's surprising because the underpinning economic performance hasn't been too strong. Tweet this   read full story

Alongside partners from Germany and the Benelux countries, several Austrian charging infrastructure operators are also involved. Herbert Diess, BMW's board level development chief, said: "It is our aim that users of electric vehicles can charge anywhere and easily. This joint initiative enables us to leave national and regional stand alone solutions behind and to create a European network that connects the different charge point operators and is available to all users.". Friendlier charging payment options will boost EV adoption , study intercharge enables Europe wide charging of electric vehicles. 
Share:  Alongside partners from Germany and the Benelux countries, several Austrian charging infrastructure operators are also involved. <span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Herbert Diess</span>, <span class="company">BMW</span>'s board level development chief, said: "It is our aim that users of electric vehicles can charge anywhere and easily.</span> This joint initiative enables us to leave national and regional stand alone solutions behind and to create a European network that connects the different charge point operators and is available to all users.". Friendlier charging payment options will boost EV adoption , study intercharge enables Europe wide charging of electric vehicles. Tweet this   read full story