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The BMW Group (BMW.DE) said today that operations in Parsdorf (slightly northeast of Munich) are now part of the European environmental register, EMAS. In addition to the BMW Group Cell Manufacturing Competence Center, (CMCC) and test-parts logistics, the pilot plant for high-voltage batteries in Parsdorf has been included in the environmental impact statement and EMAS registration for the first time. EMAS stands for the “Eco-Management and Audit Scheme,” which claims to be the most stringent environmental management system in the world.**
“We are very pleased with the EMAS registration of all our operations in Parsdorf, which underlines that our processes operate at a very high level – both economically and environmentally,” says Hansjörg Schilp, director of the CMCC and pilot plant for high-voltage batteries in Parsdorf. “The entire team has done an outstanding job.” Continue reading
Mexican Grand Prix Demo Drive – Tsunoda in Honda RA272
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Honda said today that as part of its commemorative activities during the F1® Mexican Grand Prix [footnotes 1, 2] on 25 October, Honda will participate in a demonstration run with the Honda RA272. This is the car that delivered Honda’s first F1® victory. It will be driven by Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Yuki Tsunoda. On 24 October 1965, at the F1® Mexican Grand Prix, Honda won for the first time as a Japanese automaker with driver Richie Ginther at the wheel of the RA272.*
“It is an honor to drive the RA272 at the special place where Honda achieved its first F1® victory. Driving on the track where the RA272 pioneered Japanese motorsports history 60 years ago is a particularly special and deeply moving experience. With Honda’s history of challenges in my heart, I want to give fans a drive that conveys dreams and passion,” said Yuki Tsunoda.** Continue reading →