It wasn't until 2008 that we got the first all-carbon-fiber wheel for passenger cars ... Innovative use of materials in the BMW i3 and BMW i8. Systematic lightweight design is particularly ...

There's a lot that's new for BMW with the i3, including a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) body and an EV powertrain with optional range extending engine. In fact, BMW is proud that CFRP ...

30%: How BMW Got Its Electric Groove ... the company introduced the i3, a quirky four-seater with rear-hinged back doors and a frame made with carbon fiber. The car looked unlike anything else ...