Ron Burgundy Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 By Edward Taylor and Irene Preisinger MUNICH (Reuters) - BMW is overhauling its research and development activities to focus on self-driving cars, board member Klaus Froehlich told Reuters, a move which includes a revamp of its "i" sub-brand of carbon-fibre based electric vehicles. To help improve sales, BMW is increasing the battery range of its i3 city vehicle by 50 percent this year. Its next full-fledged new electric car model is not due until 2021, but the Bavarian auto maker is also planning to build a new version of its i3 electric car to be released by 2018, a source familiar with the matter said. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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