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July 30, 2013 01:16 am GMT

BMW Launches i3 Electric Car

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German luxury automaker BMW unveiled its first mass-produced electric vehicle to the world on Monday.

The BMW i3 has the trademark BMW kidney-shaped grille; but what's underneath the hood is unlike its more traditional brothers and sisters. The i3 packs a 170-horsepower electric motor and a lithium-ion, high-voltage battery that can keep the car running about 80 to 100 miles on a single charge. This four-seater electric vehicle can be charged via a conventional power socket, a public charging station or BMW's special Wallbox charger.

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The i3 is also available with an optional range-extender — a two-cylinder, 34-horsepower gas engine that mounts next to the electric motor. While perhaps somewhat counterproductive to the cars "green" goals, this gas engine extends the i3's range to about 186 miles. The car's top speed is limited to 93 mph — or 150 kmph — for what BMW says is "efficiency reasons." Read more...

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