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kristopher

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2. Off to the greatest with this (and a few tech details not in the OP article)

Tue Jul 30, 2013, 07:21 AM

Jul 2013

- 170-hp, 184 lb-ft hybrid-synchronous electric motor with max. revs of 11,400 rpm.
- 80-100 mile real-world EV range.
- 22-kWh lithium-ion battery, which weighs 450 lbs.
- 650cc gasoline powered Range Extender optional; holds charge, doesn't power wheels.
- 0-30mph in 3.5 seconds, 0-60mph in approximately 7.0 seconds (preliminary).
- Top speed of 93 mph, electronically limited to preserve efficiency.
- BMW's signature, near-perfect 50-50 weight distribution.
- Ultra-tight turning radius (32.3 ft), which is ideal for city driving.
- Macpherson strut front and 5-link rear suspension set up.
- Single Pedal Driving Concept with Brake Energy Regeneration, which feeds power back into battery.
- 3 drive modes: Comfort, ECO PRO and ECO PRO+.
- 3 hour 220 V @32 amps charging time.
- Optional SAE DC Combo Fast Charging allows for 80% charge in 20mins; 100% in 30 mins.

http://www.electric-vehiclenews.com/2013/07/worldwide-debut-of-all-new-bmw-i3.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FpEcq+%28Electric+Vehicle+News%29

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BMW I3 looks like a VERY important milestone [View all] BlueStreak Jul 2013 OP

I like it madokie Jul 2013 #1

Off to the greatest with this (and a few tech details not in the OP article) kristopher Jul 2013 #2

List $45,200 with the gas engine BlueStreak Jul 2013 #10

80-100 is not viable. Warren Stupidity Jul 2013 #3

Depends who the user/market is Nihil Jul 2013 #4

Exactly. If a person needs a pick-up truck to pull a horse trailer 400 miles a day BlueStreak Jul 2013 #8

You couldn't possibly have read the article kristopher Jul 2013 #5

I read it and I am referring to the E-vehicle not the hybrid. Warren Stupidity Jul 2013 #20

How many millions of families have 2 or more cars? Finishline42 Jul 2013 #6

There isn't any range anxiety with this car. kristopher Jul 2013 #7

You still have range anxiety any time you have a battery-only vehicle. BlueStreak Jul 2013 #9

Do you understand how this car (a series hybrid) works? kristopher Jul 2013 #11

Yes. I was referring to the battery-only EVs (Tesla, Leaf et al) BlueStreak Jul 2013 #13

I didn't pick up on that, sorry. kristopher Jul 2013 #14

Do you have a battery-only vehicle? wtmusic Jul 2013 #16

No. I have range anxiety just thinking about it :) BlueStreak Jul 2013 #18

The model with the little gas engine is 100% electric except for longer trips. hunter Jul 2013 #19

When I lived in California ..... oldhippie Jul 2013 #21

Alas, 45 grand doesn't make it practical for most of us... TreasonousBastard Jul 2013 #12

That's an "eye of the beholder" thing. BlueStreak Jul 2013 #15

A commenter on one board called it "The Baby Gorilla" wtmusic Jul 2013 #17