Automakers

BMW has 100,000 waiting to test i3, sales boss says

Robertson sees huge advancements coming for EV battery technology.
June 12, 2013 05:00 AM

Editor's note: A previous version of this story provided incorrect information regarding the current financial state of Fisker Automotive. PARIS -- BMW has about 100,000 reservations from around the world from people who want to test its first electric vehicle, sales boss Ian Robertson said, adding that the automaker has "significant numbers of deposits" for the car.

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