BMW I
CRFP, CARBON FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC.
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Northern Europe.
Håkan Backegårdh
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IN PERFECT BALANCE.
Thrilling Performance.
Visionary Mobility.
Striking Technology.
Unrivalled Experience.
Innovative Driving Pleasure.
Inspiring Design.
Focus on Engaging Aesthetics.
Next Premium.
Boost Joy.
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HOLISTIC SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH.
DEVELOPMENT.
RECYCLING.
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USE.
PRODUCTION.
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360 ELECTRIC.
Installation Services
Green Energy
My Green Energy
BMW Wallbox
Partners that offer electricity
contracts with 100% renewable
energy
HOME CHARGING
Faster charging &
easy cable handling
Solar carports systems with
premium partners to generate
your own electricity
ChargeNow
Public Charging Cable
Access to public
charging stations
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PUBLIC CHARGING
Public Charging
Stations
Dealerships & public
charging infrastructure
Access to public charging
networks across regions
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NEXT PREMIUM AND DESIGN.
 Next Premium
is…
+
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WHAT “BORN ELECTRIC.” STANDS FOR.
PURPOSE BUILT LIFEDRIVE ARCHITECTURE.
LIFEDRIVE
LIFE:
Secure and lightweight CFRP
structure
DRIVE:
Optimized components in
chassis
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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION.
-50 % energy consumption
100% renewable energy
-70% water consumption
More than 50% less Global Warming Potential (CO2e) across
its entire product life cycle if electricity origins from renewable sources
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INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS.
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THE HOLISTIC SUSTAINABILITY APPROACH OF
BMW i INVOLVES THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE
MATERIALS IN THE BMW i3.
Visible recycled CFPR
in the BMW i3 roof
Door panel and dashboard
made of kenaf plants
recycled PET bottles
in the seats and doors
BMW i3 key
made of castor beans
FSC Certified
Eukalyptus
Carpet and headliner
100% sustainable materials
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Olive tanned leather
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SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS.
EUCALYPTUS FINE-WOOD.
 Open-pore eucalyptus wood
 Sourced from 100 % FSC®-certified forestry
 Minimal surface treatment, neither bleached or dyed
 Very dense and fine structure
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SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS.
OLIVE LEAVES.
 Naturally tanned leather
 Tanning process uses olive leaves extract
 Preservation of softness
 High-end leather quality
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SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS.
KENAF HIBISCUS.
 Kenaf, natural fibers from the Hibiscus cannabinus
plant, an innovative material in the automotive
industry
 Lighter than conventional materials
 Lightly mottled surface with harmonious natural look
 Minimal coating of the surface
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SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS.
WOOL.
 Wool cloth provides comfort of natural fibre, cools in
summer, warms in winter
 Functional value combined with its natural feel and
sustainable quality
 Less need for heating drivers seat, less need for aircondition
 Energy saving and range increase
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SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS.
RECYCLED POLYESTER.
 The textile upholsteries are made of up to 100 %
recycled polyester, thereof 34% from recycled PET
bottles
 Closing the material loop using fewer non-renewable
natural resources
 Ensures consistently pleasant comfort due to ability
to regulate temperatures
 High-quality technical clothing
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25% OF THE THERMOPLASTICS REPLACED BY
RECYCLED THERMOPLASTICS AND RENEWABLE RAW
MATERIALS.
Recycled materials
Savings
80 kg CO2
Renewable raw materials
Savings
40 kg CO2
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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION.
Wind power
JV
supplies energy for the CFRP fabrication in
the Leipzig, Landshut, and Wackersdorf
plants.
Moses Lake,
Washington State
Carbon Fibre
Leipzig
CFRP Fabrication
MCV Assembly
Hydro-electric power
supplies the energy used for the Carbon Fibre
production in Moses Lake.
JV
Wackersdorf
CFRP alignment + recycling
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Landshut
CFRP Fabrication
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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION.
Precursor
Textiles
Laminate
Carbon
component
Carbon
fibre
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SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION.
MOSES LAKE
MOSES LAKE
Polyacryl fibre carbonised Turning of Carbon fibre
LANDSHUT
Electric motors, motor-drive units
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WACKERSDORF
Weaving carbon fibre
LANDSHUT AND LEIPZIG
CFRP components
LEIPZIG
2/3 of CFRP parts are made here, also exterior components like bumpers, final
assembly of drive module, assembly of complete vehicle
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INNOVATIVE MATERIAL.
CFRP.
CarbonFibre Reinforced Plastic.
Human hair
Matrix (resin)
Carbon fibre
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INNOVATIVE MATERIAL.
CFRP.
 Extremely durable
 30 % lighter than aluminium and 50 % lighter than
steel
 Outstanding damping and high level of energy
absorption in a crash
 Resistant against corrosion, acids and solvents.
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CFRP.
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CFRP.
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BMW i3 94Ah.
A BENCHMARK WITHIN UKL EVS IN TERMS OF WEIGHT AND
ACCELERATION.
Model S P85D
4,4 s / 2.108 kg
2.100
2.000
1.900
Active E
9,0 s / 1.815 kg
Curb weight [kg]
1.800
Volt
8,5 s / 1.721 kg
1.700
B-Class electric drive
7,9 s / 1.650 kg
1.600
Leaf
11,3 s / 1.505 kg
1.500
e-Golf
10,4 s / 1.585 kg
1.400
Zoe
12,6 s / 1.503 kg
i3 94Ah REX
7,9 s* / 1.365 kg*
1.300
i3 94Ah
7,2 s* / 1.245 kg*
1.200
4
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5
6
7
8
9
10
* Preliminary value.
11
12
13
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h [s]
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Service format BMW i.
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Basic Service
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Extended Battery Service
Sweden 22 BMW i workshops.
(Total 58 including 39 dealers workshops)
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Full Service
Sweden. 1 workshop.
Bavaria Solna/Tyresö.
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Service format BMW i.
Service standard, Training and tools.
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BMW
“NEW 7 SERIES G11/12”
CARBON CORE.
Ultra high-strength steel
(> 900 N/mm²)
Multi-phase steel
(> 300 N/mm²)
Aluminium
Carbon
Other steel types
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BMW.
“NEW 5 SERIES G30”
MATERIALS.
Index
Explanation
1 Other steel grades
2 Aluminium
3 Plastic (PP+EPDM)
4 Deep-drawing steel
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ALUMINIUM.
Statement
Correct
X
The engine support consists of an extruded profile and can be straightened properly using a straightening system.
The engine support of the BMW 5-Series (E60) can be repaired using the repair method "Bonding and riveting".
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Incorrect
X
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Service format.
What are the workshops allowed to do?
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Basic Service
Level 1 Repair
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Extended Battery Service
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Service format.
What are the workshops allowed to do?
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Basic Service
All service technician is trained to inspect CFRP damage.
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Extended Battery Service
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Service format.
What are the workshop allowed to do?
Level 1 Repair
Level 2+3. CFRP and Alu.
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Full Service
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Index
Explanation
Material
1
Life module
Carbon (CFK)
2
Drive module
Aluminium
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Service format.
What are the workshop allowed to do?
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CFRP REPAIR.
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Routing.
How does it work?
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Basic Service
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Extended Battery Service
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Full Service
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GENERAL WORKSHOP.
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PAINT.
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Electrical system 12v.
Exercise extreme caution when working on electrical lines.
Lines or connectors which are not insulated cannot touch the carbon body
components.
In each case follow the general and special information on a carbon body in the repair instructions!
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SUMMARY.
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THANK YOU FOR LISTNING!
Will you ensure that the prerequisites from
producer are fulfilled for repair of a vehicle in
the future?
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