2015 BMW I8 Owner's Manual

THE BMW i8.
OWNER'S MANUAL.ContentsA-Z
BMW i.
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BMW i SUSTAINABILITY.
THE SPORTS CAR.
REINVENTED.
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THE SUSTAINABLE LIFE CYCLE OF BMW i.
01. DEVELOPMENT
• Lightweight carbon fi ber construction to minimize weight.
• Effi cient drive technology and perfect aerodynamics – resulting in less wind resistance.
04. RECYCLING
• Re-use of batter y modules, for example as temporar y storage units for solar energy.
• Recycling carbon fi bers by returning them to the production process.
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03. UTILIZATION
• Optimal ef fi ciency thanks to the innovative BMW eDrive technology.
• A combination of an electric drive system for emission-free driving and a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine for maximum performance.
02. PRODUCTION
• Use of renewable electricity for the production of BMW i vehicles.
• Reduction of energy and water consumption in production.
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FOR OVER THREE QUARTERS OF A
CENTURY, THE BASIC IDEA BEHIND THE
CAR WAS LEFT UNTOUCHED.
Until now. BMW i has launched a groundbreaking sports car with a
wide range of technological innovations – the BMW i8. The innovative
BMW eDrive technology effectively combines an electric motor with
a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine (hybrid electric vehicle). The result
is a breathtaking plug-in hybrid sports car with the fuel consumption
and emissions of a compact vehicle.
The weight of the BMW i8 is a result of the Life module – the passen-
ger cell made of light and extremely robust carbon fiber. It substantially
reduces the weight of the vehicle and has a significant impact on the
design of the BMW i8. The principle of intelligent lightweight design has
also been applied to all other components of the BMW i8. Moreover,
streamflow aerodynamics reduce drag and energy consumption.
With its dynamic proportions and sporty, progressive design, the BMW i8
embodies lightness – as well as efficiency and sheer driving pleasure.
The development process itself is the first of many innovations. In order
to ensure that the BMW i8 is a truly sustainable product, measurable
targets were defined at the design phase and throughout the entire life
cycle of the vehicle, from the extraction of raw materials, production
and use to recycling and the end of product life. The deliberate use of
recycled and environmentally friendly materials in production guarantees
holistic sustainability throughout the entire value chain.

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01. DEVELOPMENT
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The interior features premium sustainable materials.
Approximately 20 % of the thermoplastics in the interior
are produced using recycled or renewable materials.
The Life module
is made of ultra-light
carbon fiber.
lighter than steel.
lighter than aluminum.
50
%

30
%

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THE BMW i8: FORGED BY THE POWER
OF WIND AND WATER.
Sustainability plays a crucial role for the BMW i8, and the same is true
for the production process. All of the electricity required for the manu-
facturing process in the BMW i Plant in Leipzig is produced from renewa-
ble sources. BMW has been leading the way in sustainable production
for a long time now, but BMW i has gone even further and significantly
improved its facilities. The BMW i plant in Leipzig produces its own re-
newable electricity from wind power – directly on the factory premises
– and operates on 100 % clean electric power with zero emissions. It
also features significantly reduced resource consumption.
Similarly, the carbon fiber production facility located in Moses Lake
(USA) is powered completely by renewable electricity from the large
number of hydroelectric plants in the area.
For BMW i sustainable production has not only an environmental
dimension but a social one as well, creating future-proof job profiles
and training BMW i’s suppliers to comply with advanced sustain-
ability standards.
02. PRODUCTION
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