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BMW, GM Engineers Complete Testing on DC Fast Charge Station Usage
Teams complete validation on BMW i3 and Chevrolet Spark EV using stations manufactured by various suppliers.
BMW i3 – Beginning of a New Era – Cars made of CFRP
Want to know more about the soon to launch BMW i3? This video is a nice summary of some of the key concepts behind BMW’s first all electric vehicle for the masses.
The All Electric i3 will Cost Around $40k. Would you Consider it?
We’re increasingly big fans of the idea of an electric car. Having reviewed a Tesla Roadster a few times it’s easy to see why. Cheap to run and full of …
BMW i Innovation Days 2013
The BMW i3 is exciting on many levels. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea it is ushering in a new era of vehicle manufacturing that is ecological, sustainable and most of all cutting edge. The use of high tech components in the i3 will pave the way for it to trickle down throughout the BMW lineup. We love the idea of a lightweight full on torque car that is both practical and fun, read on for what makes the i3 so revolutionary.
BMW Launches “The Electronaut Effect” a New Digital Tool Offering Drivers Real-Life Data on BMW ActiveE Driving Performance and Benefits
BMW today launched the Electronaut Effect, a new digital tool that gives consumers access to key aggregated data about the range, cost savings and positive environmental impact that actual BMW ActiveE drivers – called “Electronauts” – are experiencing across the country. This unfiltered information, updated weekly, will help inform consumers’ decision about purchasing an electric vehicle.
BMW i3 Range Extender to Allow for more Miles but Less Performance
It looks like that report we brought you about the i3′s performance on it’s range extending two cylinder engine was on the money. According to BMWNA CEO Ludwig Willisch (via …
First Image of Production BMW i3
The first undressed image of the BMW i3 was taken at a recent photo shoot. While much of the styling of the front remains-there are some differences in the production car from the more recent i3 Coupe Concept we have seen.
(Updated) BMWi- Range Extender a Limp Mode?
Range anxiety; it’s what holds many back from buying an electric vehicle and why BMW has done some serious R&D into a range extender for the i3. Truth be told, this is the car we are interested in adding to the stable and not the pure electric model and its not because of range anxiety- it’s the being prepared mentality we religiously follow.
BMW Debuts i3 With Range Extender, Will Offer Loaner Petrol BMWs for Long Trips
Official Release: The BMW i3 Concept Coupe celebrates its European premiere in Geneva, while the BMW i8 Concept Spyder also makes an appearance. These two concept models reflect the current …
BimmerCast #69: M235i & the Future of the M3 – Can Either Live up to the E90?
We’re back with a quick recap and news and then a look ahead. The Geneva show is hours away and it serves as the perfect backdrop to talk about what BMW will be up to for the rest of the year. Here’s a quick look at the topics of BimmerCast #69.
The BMW i3 & i8 Launch First Impressions
BMW has brought together key members of the European press for ride-alongs in the i3 and i8. The idea is to get the word out about cars that are so …
BMW NA to Create Genius Position at US Dealerships
BMW is taking a page from Apple and equipping young well versed tech-savvy employees to handle questions about its vehicles on the showroom floor. The program will later this year …
BMW i3′s Optional Range Extender Confirmed as Two Cylinder Motorcycle Engine
The range extension option on the BMW i3 will come from BMW’s Motorad division as expected. Confirmed via Autonews.com by Herbert Diess, BMW’s head of R&D, the option should allow the i3 to have a total range of around 250 miles.
BMW i3 in Motion and Out in the World
The i3 Coupe is such a new shape it can be hard to come to terms with how it will actually look in the real world. That’s what makes this video so interesting – seeing the little electric car on real roads and among real traffic gives you a good indication of size and proportion.
