The BMW Group unveiled a sneak preview of two prototypes of 'BMW-i Born Electric' - the next generation BMW i3 Concept and the BMW i8 Concept Roadster - as part of a world tour organised by the company.
With its zero-emissions all-electric engine and a range of 80-100 miles, the BMW i3 Concept is designed mainly for city use.
The company's global tour has only New York as the stop for the US. The worldwide tour includes Rome, D sseldorf, Tokyo, London, Paris and Shanghai.
One of them, i-3, is a city car that will start selling in 2013. The other one, i-8, is an electric sports car that will be available in 2014.
The BMW i-3 and i-8 will become the first purpose-built electric and hybrid-electric production vehicles to be made primarily from carbon fibre when they become available for customers in 2013 and 2014, respectively, said Peter Miles, executive vice president (operations) BMW Group North America, yesterday (Tuesday).
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