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      06-07-2013, 01:46 PM   #1
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Lightbulb Videos Explain BMW i Philosophies/Technologies and Carbon Fiber Development

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BMW i will soon launch its very first production model when it introduces the production BMW i3 within the next few months.

This set of videos explain much about the philosophies and technologies behind the BMW i3 (and i8), as well as BMW's commitment and investment in mass producing carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), which will eventually be used extensively in regular BMW models, such as the next gen 2016 7 Series (G11).



The protective external skin:





Lightweight for a dynamic experience:





Carbon fiber from renewable energy:





Carbon fiber sustainable series production:





Safe zero emissions:





The sustainable car:





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I always find the production line stuff amazing, the amount of thought, research, development and planning is mind boggling!
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      06-10-2013, 11:47 AM   #3
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BMW says the batteries are expected to last the life of the vehicle. That makes me wonder how long the vehicle is supposed to last.
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Cool videos....
I would like to see longer videos, especially of the i3 and i8 tech and assembly.
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wow what a cool group of videos. I really think that would lower my stress levels by a ton if I had a car that was impossible to dent lol. searching for those parking spots that give you a little sense of safety would be a thing of the past
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Cool videos, wonder what the next step is after CFRP and "carbotanium" like what Mr. Pagani uses
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wow what a cool group of videos. I really think that would lower my stress levels by a ton if I had a car that was impossible to dent lol. searching for those parking spots that give you a little sense of safety would be a thing of the past
I'm sure you could pick up a dent free Saturn for under $7000.00usd.
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I'm sure you could pick up a dent free Saturn for under $7000.00usd.
I was thinking the same thing...plastic panels a la 1995 Saturn...
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BMW says the batteries are expected to last the life of the vehicle. That makes me wonder how long the vehicle is supposed to last.
Aye, just like the "lifetime fill" fluid used in the car for the Brakes, Transmission and Diff...
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That's me in the Driving Range video! As for battery life I'm a little perplexed myself about why they would say that as it makes no sense.

How long the battery lasts depends on the needs of the owner. As the battery ages, it will lose capacity. If you start out with a 100 mile range in three years it may only have an 80 mile range. There are a lot of factors that will determine how well the battery holds up over time and proper cars will help it to last longer for you. However with use and time it will degrade. So when you need a new battery is up to you. Is 80 miles enough, 70? If you get the range extender this is much less critical because you can still use the car as before except as it ages you'll use more gas. I think the range extender will definitely help the resale value immensely because of this very issue. You may even get back nearly all you paid for the option when you sell a 4 year old i3.
Anyway, with proper care an i3 battery pack should still have about 70% capacity after about 100,000 to 120,000 miles. Which is about when most industry experts say you'll probably need a battery replacement.
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