Technology

BMW revamps 'i' electric car division to focus on self-driving tech

BMW's fully battery-powered car, the i3, failed to gain traction with the public, with only 25,000 sales last year. (REUTERS)
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By:
Edward Taylor and Irene Preisinger
June 02, 2016 05:00 AM

MUNICH -- BMW has transformed its "i" division into a development center for self-driving cars, a board member told Reuters, a major strategic shift for the unit previously focused on making a family of lightweight electric vehicles.

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