The new all-electric BMW i3 is a landmark in BMW’s mission to provide a completely sustainable, electric vehicle that still stays true to the Ultimate Driving Machine moniker. The BMW i3 is the first product of the new BMW i sub-brand, and is a truly purpose built electric car. It’s a new era for electro mobility at BMW. (Continue Reading and Huge Gallery after the jump.)
PRESS RELEASE: The Ultimate Driving Machine in a new era of mobility
The BMW
Group is set to play a leading and groundbreaking role in shaping
personal mobility at the premium level well into the future. The
research and development work carried out since 2007 as part of project i
has laid the foundations for sustainable mobility solutions influenced
by environmental, economic and social change around the world. The BMW
Group is pursuing an integrated approach, as embodied by the new BMW i
sub-brand, in its drive to achieve the necessary balance between
individual needs and the global mobility requirements of the future. BMW
i is committed to creating innovative vehicles and mobility services
with premium character that is defined squarely in terms of
sustainability. This vision is about to become reality: the BMW i3, the
first series-produced model from the new brand, offers customers zero
driving emission mobility in a premium car package. (Continue Reading and more pictures after the jump)
The BMW i3 stripped down to the bare frame at the Paris Autoshow 2012. The BMW i3 shows off it's new Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Passenger Cell along with it's electric drivetrain and suspension components was also on display. This new weight saving technology will be a first for a volume produced vehicle and will be a key component of future mainstream BMW models. Have a look at the gallery after the jump.
Beautiful BMW i3 photoshoot all around Central London and Canary Wharf showing off the BMW i3's new lounge like interior! For the first time we have pictures of the new BMW i Charging station and a new foldable BMW Pedelec Electric Bicycle Concept to further extend your range with your lunch. Read the full press release inside.
