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U.S. BMW i3 REx Actually Has 2.4 Gallon Gas Tank, But Clever Software Limits Fueling To 1.9 Gallons
Recent developments reveal that the fuel tank capacity of the i3 REx was not physically reduced, but rather controlled via software. This was accomplished by shutting off the fuel pump at 1.9 gallons. 25 February 2015
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BMW i3 - To REx or Not to REx?
To REx or Not to REx, that is the question many potential i3 buyers are struggling with now Back in September of 2011, only 6 months after I started my blog, I wrote a post titled "To REx or Not To REx, That is The Question." At the time, very little was known about the i3, and even less was known about the range extender; other than it would be available as an option and would... 07 January 2014
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BMW i3 Range Extender is Nearly Flat
BMW i3 Has A Unique Extended Range Solution (i3 Concept Coupe shown) We know that the i3’s range extender is based on BMW’s C 650 scooter engine. This engine, in the scooter version is rated at 65 hp @ 7500 RPM. However, as the range extender, it is de-rated to 35 hp. Presumably when used as a range extender the engine will be running at a lower engine RPM due to NHV consid... 15 April 2013
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First BMW i3 Electric Car Test Ride, 2.3 Gallon Range Extender Option To Cost About $4,000
BMW i3 Gets Its First Journalist Test Drives In Sweden (via Car) BMW's highly anticipated i3 is edging closer and closer to public availability. Quantifiable proof of this is that the German auto maker is giving out the first ever, journalist test rides today in Sweden. First in line to test out the fully electric BMW, with available range extender option, was Autocar a... 26 February 2013