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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.

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BMW unveils i3 BEV and i8 PHEV Concepts

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If the BMW i3 is run on electricity from renewable sources, the figures improve by well over 50%. The i8 Concept features a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drive with a system output of 260 kW and a range of up to 35 km (22 miles)in all-electric mode. BMW developed the motor and power electronics for the i3 Concept entirely in-house.

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