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  • Next generation BMW 7 Series to use carbon fiber

    Next generation BMW 7 Series to use carbon fiber

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    In Rumors, on February 23rd, 2012

    In a recent interview with BMWBLOG, Dr. Klaus Drager said that the next generation BMW 7 Series will make extensive use of carbon fiber. When asked the question about CFRP moving into mainstream production cars, Dr. Draeger said: “At that … Continue reading

  • BMW i: The Trouser Press

    BMW i: The Trouser Press

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    In BMW i, on August 1st, 2011

    Frankfurt am Main, Germany – When discussing electric vehicles it is understood that the enemy to range is weight. Anything that can be done reasonably to reduce vehicle weight has to be investigated, and, if feasible, incorporated into the production … Continue reading

  • BMW i World Premiere Summary

    BMW i World Premiere Summary

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    In BMW i, on July 31st, 2011

    Groundbreaking, revolutionary changes are afoot as we speak within the automotive industry and the ripples that these changes will create will echo for a very long time. Remember this date: July 29th 2011. Location: Frankfurt, Germany. Topic: BMW i Future … Continue reading

  • Column: BMW’s New Philosophy

    Column: BMW’s New Philosophy

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    In 3-Series, on July 29th, 2011

    BMW “i” is a new sub-brand of the BMW Group that was introduced last year. Two vehicle concepts are getting close to roll out into the real world, with more other “i” vehicles in the pipeline. Both the i3 and … Continue reading

  • BMW i sub-brand: BMW’s Future and Sustainability

    BMW i sub-brand: BMW’s Future and Sustainability

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    In BMW i, on July 29th, 2011

    Sustainability is something BMW is taking very seriously. According to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, in 2010 the BMW Group was ranked the highest for the sixth time, making it the most sustainable company in the automotive sector. How would … Continue reading

  • Editorial: The i Brand – Is This the Future of BMW?

    Editorial: The i Brand – Is This the Future of BMW?

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    In BMW i, Featured Posts, on July 27th, 2011

    Sometime in September (at the Frankfurt Auto Show presumably) BMW will unveil it’s new i3. While it has already teased journalists and BMW fanatics with glimpses-of and rides-in the i8, it’s the i3 that will be produced in appreciable volumes. … Continue reading

  • Editorial: Carbon Future

    Editorial: Carbon Future

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    In BMW i, Featured Posts, on July 6th, 2011

    Exploring the focus towards carbon in all of its applications within BMW and on the global stage. Carbon. The 6th most abundant element in our galaxy. More and more we hear about its uses and innovative applications that move us … Continue reading

  • Exclusive: BMW X5 with Carbon Fiber Unibody

    Exclusive: BMW X5 with Carbon Fiber Unibody

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    In BMW X5, Featured Posts, on July 6th, 2010

    At the recent Innovation Days Mobility event, BMW unveiled their future plans in becoming the world’s leader in volume-produced cars with an electric drive and with a passenger cell made from carbon. CFRP, a recent buzzword introduced by BMW, short … Continue reading