BMW CEO sees billion-euro challenge to meet EU's CO2 target

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BMW faces a huge financial challenge to meet tougher CO2 emissions limits that take effect in Europe in 2021. CEO Norbert Reithofer says the cost to comply will be in the billions. He is confident, however, that a new engine family will allow the automaker to meet its EU CO2 target and will also put it ahead of the competition.


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[SCOTT27]

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The BMW i3 and i8 rely heavily on carbon fiber reinforced plastic. Will this material be used more often throughout the BMW range?

Yes, but the segment pricing will determine whether and how much carbon we use. With smaller vehicles we have to approach the matter differently than with the 5 series or the 7 series.

 

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The BMW i3 and i8 rely heavily on carbon fiber reinforced plastic. Will this material be used more often throughout the BMW range?

Yes, but the segment pricing will determine whether and how much carbon we use. With smaller vehicles we have to approach the matter differently than with the 5 series or the 7 series.

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