BMW's 'Future of Mobility' cars make appearance in Singapore
21 Aug 2013|5,348 views
The couple are the first models under the premium German marque's 'i' brand to produce vehicles that are not only practical in the near future but also green motoring with zero emissions.
More than innovative technology that includes long range batteries and powerful electric motors, the cars will also feature advanced engineering methods and exotic materials uncommon in mass produced cars.
For example the BMW i3 features Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) and an aluminium chassis, which are usually reserved for exotic sports cars, motorsports or aviation.
The electric motor powering the BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 170bhp and peak torque of 250Nm and flows to the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. The battery gives the car a range between 130km and 160km when fully charged and if desired, the BMW i3 is also available with a range-extending 650cc two-cylinder petrol engine, which maintains the charge of the lithium-ion battery while on the move. The maximum range extends to 300km when equipped with the power unit.
Customers can charge the BMW i3's battery in around six hours or as quick as 30 minutes with an 80 percent battery capacity when charged via a modern public fast-charging station (50 kW).
Admission for the exhibit at the BMW i Space - an enclosed exhibition arena in front of ION Orchard - is free and visitors to the event can witness the showcase of state-of-the-art technology such as the carbon fibre technology and the electric drive technology that powers the mobility of the future.
Unveiled less than a month ago to much fanfare in major metropolitan cities like Beijing, London and New York, the all new BMW i3 electric vehicle alongside its sportier and hotter sibling the BMW i8 coupe concept, made their appearance in Orchard Road on Sunday evening, the 18th of August.
The couple are the first models under the premium German marque's 'i' brand to produce vehicles that are not only practical in the near future but also green motoring with zero emissions.
More than innovative technology that includes long range batteries and powerful electric motors, the cars will also feature advanced engineering methods and exotic materials uncommon in mass produced cars.
For example the BMW i3 features Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) and an aluminium chassis, which are usually reserved for exotic sports cars, motorsports or aviation.
The electric motor powering the BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 170bhp and peak torque of 250Nm and flows to the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. The battery gives the car a range between 130km and 160km when fully charged and if desired, the BMW i3 is also available with a range-extending 650cc two-cylinder petrol engine, which maintains the charge of the lithium-ion battery while on the move. The maximum range extends to 300km when equipped with the power unit.
Customers can charge the BMW i3's battery in around six hours or as quick as 30 minutes with an 80 percent battery capacity when charged via a modern public fast-charging station (50 kW).
Admission for the exhibit at the BMW i Space - an enclosed exhibition arena in front of ION Orchard - is free and visitors to the event can witness the showcase of state-of-the-art technology such as the carbon fibre technology and the electric drive technology that powers the mobility of the future.
The couple are the first models under the premium German marque's 'i' brand to produce vehicles that are not only practical in the near future but also green motoring with zero emissions.
More than innovative technology that includes long range batteries and powerful electric motors, the cars will also feature advanced engineering methods and exotic materials uncommon in mass produced cars.
For example the BMW i3 features Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) and an aluminium chassis, which are usually reserved for exotic sports cars, motorsports or aviation.
The electric motor powering the BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 170bhp and peak torque of 250Nm and flows to the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. The battery gives the car a range between 130km and 160km when fully charged and if desired, the BMW i3 is also available with a range-extending 650cc two-cylinder petrol engine, which maintains the charge of the lithium-ion battery while on the move. The maximum range extends to 300km when equipped with the power unit.
Customers can charge the BMW i3's battery in around six hours or as quick as 30 minutes with an 80 percent battery capacity when charged via a modern public fast-charging station (50 kW).
Admission for the exhibit at the BMW i Space - an enclosed exhibition arena in front of ION Orchard - is free and visitors to the event can witness the showcase of state-of-the-art technology such as the carbon fibre technology and the electric drive technology that powers the mobility of the future.
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