BMW unveiled the BMW ActiveE to the US market last week in a press conference at BMW Manhattan. These videos will give us a good idea of the features and functionality of the vehicle. The US market is an important part of the ActiveE field trials and testing, so it …
Read More »BMW hires Weber: Former Opel Electric Vehicle Expert
Automotive News reports that BMW AG has hired Frank Weber, former Opel product chief and former lead engineer for the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid. With Weber’s expertise in terms of electric vehicles, this will definitely give BMW the edge is sustainable development. This is a strategic move as BMW plans …
Read More »Photos Rendering – BMW i3
Here is a new rendering of the BMW i3, the first fully electric vehicle to emerge under the Project i umbrella. This vehicle will operate under maximum sustainability, as what the sub brand is dedicated on. Rendering artists from Car and Driver started to draw what they think the BMW …
Read More »BMW i3 confirmed to be Mid-Engine and RWD
Auto blog confirmed from a BMW source that the new BMW i3 will come to the market in 2012 as a mid engine and a rear wheel drive. Here is an excerpt of their report: The platform, which is all-new and primarily comprised of carbon fiber, was developed to house …
Read More »Spy Video – BMW i8 Drifting on Ice
A 2013 BMW i8 prototype was spotted in Northern Europe doing some drafting and sliding on ice. This is part of the vehicle’s extreme weather testing. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cezbRkNJhXI&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] Source: World Car Fans
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