With the BMW i3, the automotive manufacturer from Munich is taking the next step towards the future of automotive technology. Instead of a combustion engine, the i3 uses an electric drive. BMW is taking a revolutionary path with its carbon body. So far, the particularly light material is mainly used in motorsports.
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The networking of the BMW i3 is also set to set standards. Equipped with the new Teleservice, a BMW i Remote App and the BMW i Navigation, the i3 is the first fully-networked vehicle on the market.
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The BMW Teleservice has been specially developed for the BMW i3. This is to enable a new type of customer service. The vehicle informs the driver or mechanic whether maintenance or necessary services are pending. In addition, relevant data are transmitted directly with the BMW Teleservice.
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Current vehicle information can also be retrieved from the BMW Remote App on the road. The app shows the battery and charging status, the possible range and the current location of the vehicle. The "Charge Control" function can be used to start or stop charging at the charging station from anywhere.
In addition, the air conditioning system can also be switched on remotely. Thus, the driver expects an optimally cooled vehicle interior. This can also be automated. So you can program that the car is already air-conditioned and fully charged to drive at 8 o'clock in the morning.
In addition, the BMW i Remote App can also be used for route planning. Before driving, important targets can be sent to the vehicle such as a free charging station.
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The new navigation system in the BMW i3 is particularly intelligent. The BMW i Navigation can be connected to BMW's ConnectedDrive and is thus accessible to a variety of apps. The most important function of the BMW i Navigation is the Reichsweitungsassistent with dynamic Reichseitungskarte. The wizard considers important factors for route planning. These include cargo, driving, traffic and topographical events. This is to enable a fast and efficient route guidance taking account of the current battery charge.
The navigation system also takes into account alternative means of transport, such as suburban or suburban trains, as long as they reach their destination more quickly. In addition, current timetables of the railways and free parking spaces are displayed near the respective stop. The navigation system can also display the way to the next public charging station.
The BMW i3 will be available for a price of 35,000 euros from November 2013 onwards. For pure electrically-powered i3, there is a variant with a 2-cylinder gasoline engine for extending the range for a price of 39,500 euros. Both BMW i3 variants have a power output of 125 kW (170 hp).
The new BMW i3 has the potential for the smart car of the future. It is questionable whether the vehicle can also be found among the buyers.
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