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BMW begins Phase 2 of ChargeForward Program with PG&E to study advanced electric vehicle charging; results from Phase 1

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In an effort to further understand and expand the possibilities of smart charging for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), BMW of North America announced a second phase of its BMW ChargeForward program. BMW ChargeForward pilot goals.

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BMW unveils i3 BEV and i8 PHEV Concepts

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With its LifeDrive architecture ( earlier post ) featuring a carbon passenger cell, the BMW i3 Concept combines an extremely low weight of 1,250 kilograms with optimal interior space and the highest crash safety levels. If the BMW i3 is run on electricity from renewable sources, the figures improve by well over 50%.

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