First global deliveries of the BMW i8
The world’s first BMW i8s (fuel consumption combined: 2.1–0.0 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 49–0 g/km) were handed over to customers today at BMW Welt in Munich
The world’s first BMW i8s (fuel consumption combined: 2.1–0.0 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 49–0 g/km) were handed over to customers today at BMW Welt in Munich
When we reported first US sales of the BMW i3 at 336 units in May, our hope was that BMW would break out the i3 REx and i3 BEV sales separately.
This afternoon I took delivery of the first i3 REx in the US. BMW of North America was kind enough to arrange it so I'd have the very first one delivered in North America
Ever since the introduction of the MINI E trial vehicles, the issue around "engine sound" and pedestrian protection was brought forward.
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After a long wait, EPA has finally rated the BMW i3 REx (Range Extender) and the first units have been released to the customers. Electric Range 72 Miles, Gas Only 39 MPG
BMW i3 was donated to Make It Right, the charity that builds green homes, buildings and communities for people in need, for the raffle at its 2014 Gala on Saturday,
Officially the holdup is a "Monroney Hold" - the fact that the EPA certification has not been completed so BMW doesn't have a Monroney label
Beginning in select areas of the Mission District BMW will add 80 electric vehicles to the existing fleet
First BMW i8 deliveries for the U.S. market will take place at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance.
BMW Group are therefore also involved in the research initiative entitled UR:BAN (German acronym standing for Urban Space: User-oriented assistance systems and network management)
The BMW Group will kick off its global launch campaign for the new BMW i8 in May.