Bmw I3 to get a motorcycle engine as range extender

As we may know already, Bmw is currently working hard on the i3 electric car, which will hit the showrooms by the end of 2013, but it appears that the German manufacturer is planning a surprise for us. Yesterday Bmw hosted an event in New York city and several people from the i3 development
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Phantom4 - 10/14/2011 10:27:58 AM

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Good thing BMW makes some wonderful motorcycle engines. This will make the I3 appeal to a much wider audience.

Bmw8ter - 10/16/2011 12:24:33 PM

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Their motorcycle engines aren't much more fuel efficient than 4cyl. cars. When the public realizes that the fuel economy is no better than a Smart and that the engine has to be serviced at specialized locations, I guarantee you the appeal will fade very quickly. Even if BMW finds a way to integrate the servicing with the car dealership, I wouldn't risk letting some knowitall mechanic screw the engine up.

truckman - 10/14/2011 4:46:51 PM

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I would be interested if this were as big as a Honda CRV or at least the size of a Civic, BMW makes good use of space here regardless how small it may be, I would be interested if it wasn't priced out of this world and safe,efficient and has the ability to carry 5 with space for luggage.