The BMW Group showcases its visions of future mobility in the shape of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept studies. “This vehicle will mark the launch of the first volume-produced car featuring bodywork largely made of carbon. It’s a revolution in automotive design,” stressed Klaus Draeger, Member of the Board responsible for Development. The application of this new CFRP technology allows a weight reduction, compared to a conventional electric car, of between 250 and 350 kilos, and that means more dynamic handling coupled with a greater range. Available material includes general views and soundbites. 00:42 Min.: SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers — Werk Moses Lake 03:04 Min.: Steve Swanson, Plant Manager SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers Plant Moses Lake 04:51 Min.: Wanapum Dam, Hydroelectric Power Plant 05:37 Min.: SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers — Plant Wackersdorf 07:42 Min.: Sebastian Jürgens, Plant Manager SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers Plant Wackersdorf 09:34 Min.: BMW Landshut plant 12:23 Min.: Dr. Jörg Pohlman, Managing Director SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers 13:20 Min.: Andreas Wüllner, Managing Director SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers
