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BMW i8 – Still many open Questions?<\/h2>\n

Excerpt from the speech of Dr. Norbert Reithofer at the general assembly of the BMW Group in 2013:<\/p>\n

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Making change also means to overcome obstacles. 500 years ago Machiavelli already stated: \u201e […]For the initiator has the enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old institution and merely lukewarm defenders in those who gain by the new ones.\u201c Differently but more distinctly put:  You are on your own.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Like Mr. Reithofer predicted the people would have many questions and concerns about the concept of electro mobility. Therefore BMW created a website solely for the purpose to gather all questions and to give answers – “BMW i Fragen”<\/a><\/strong>. Here owners can ask anything from where do I find suitable gas stations, questions concerning the range or speed of the i8 to where you can test drive the BMW i8? However for the moment this page only exits in German. Please feel free to send us your question or to post it in our forum.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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