1. Recently, we learned from relevant channels that Bentley announced their entry into the metaverse and plan to launch 208 "sustainable development" digital artworks in an exclusive way later this year.
At present, the official information disclosed is still very vague. It is known that Bentley will launch 208 NFTs (digital collectibles), but it is not clear whether they are of the same nature. In addition to the digital collection, Bentley said buyers will also receive access to exclusive communities, ownership incentives and exclusive public amenities.
In addition, Alain Favey, a member of Bentley’s sales and marketing committee, said that Bentley’s customers live their lives online, using the digital currency to buy luxury goods and build businesses in the Metaverse. We are also exploring what our customers are most interested in right now. We have already seen how NFT has enhanced the image of art and artists, and I believe the same will happen in the field of luxury cars.
2. Recently, according to media reports, the BMW Group will open its battery manufacturing competency center (CCMC) in the autumn.
Markus Fallböhmer, Head of Engine Production for E-Drives at the BMW Group, said: “The Battery Manufacturing Competence Center in Parsdorf is the next logical step in penetrating all aspects of the battery value chain. With the successful implementation of the Battery Cell Competence Center (BCCC), We are now focusing on the production process. We are validating the manufacturability of the lithium-ion battery for large-scale standard production in Munich,” it is understood. The necessary conditions for near-standard production commissioning of lithium-ion batteries are already in place at the competence center in suburban Parsdorf. Total investment in the initial development phase of the Competence Center for Battery Materials Manufacturing, covering an area of approximately 15,000 square meters, is approximately €170 million. Approximately 80 employees will work at the Parsdorf site.
