At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW took the wraps off the newest entry into its sustainability stable, the BMW i8 Roadster, which features a folding electric convertible top and improved performance.
Originally published on EV Obsession. The guys over at the Autoline Network dug a bit deeper into the BMW i3 in a video discussion earlier this year, pulling in industry experts and BMW Product Management rep John Kelly to really unpack the car even further than just nuts and bolts… going all … [continued]
We recently shared a writeup on an engineering firm that reverse engineered the BMW i3 and called it the “Most Advanced Vehicle on the Planet.” This piece really piqued my interest and upped my perception of the car. I knew it was a marvel of engineering and super light at around 2,900 lbs (1,315 … [continued]
Automated production of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics (CRP) is now possible. Until now, these components, which are essential to future reductions in car and aircraft weight, had to be made by hand. Lighter weight building materials are highly desired by car and airplane makers — they could greatly reduce the fuel … [continued]
