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At BMW, flexible architecture is a must

The construction of BMW’s i3, 
a purpose-built EV, was costly.
The construction of BMW’s i3, a purpose-built EV, was costly.
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By:
Christiaan Hetzner
February 03, 2020 05:00 AM

Premium automakers are now divided in their strategies for building electric vehicles.

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