You Thought BMW Was All-In on Electric — Now Its Flagship EVs Might Also Run on Gas

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Automotive innovation does not always advance in a straight line. Sometimes, it takes winding paths, returning to abandoned technologies when the context lends itself to it. This is exactly what seems to be happening at BMW, who would seriously consider reintroducing the range of range extenders, according to information reported by Bloomberg. This potential volt-face is explained by the competitive pressure exerted in China, one of the strategi…

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In addition to the classic burner, BMW is increasingly focusing on electric cars (new class) and still on hydrogen. Now another option is to be made possible that combines the electric car and the burner, but in the form of the range extender and not like the classic hybrid. BMW is currently testing the introduction of electric vehicles with range extender to boost sales in China again. Too many market shares have been lost to BYD and Co, where …

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BMW could add to the list of car manufacturers who, in the face of slowing demand for electric vehicles, want to launch models with range extender – in other words plug-in hybrids without any connection between the gasoline engine and the wheels. This kind of technology, we can add to ...