BMW Secures Battery Supply Deals with Samsung SDI and LG
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BMW has contracted with battery manufacturers Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution to secure battery cell supplies for electric vehicles in North America and Europe. This move reflects the automaker's strategy to build more regionally localized supply chains rather than relying on distant sources, reducing logistics complexity and potential disruptions while positioning the company for scaled EV production.
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