BMW is reportedly preparing to up carbon fibre production at its factory run in conjunction with SGL Carbon SE in the USA. As the i sub-brand has received great response, and since both the i3 and i8 use a lot of the material, BMW has to make it available.
Also, it's being said that BMW is looking to use carbon fibre in cars outside the electric 'i' sub-brand. That means the products from the M division can shed some more kilos, and as a consequence, get better performance and economy.
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BMW has already received 11,000 orders globally for the i3. The i8, on the other hand, is already sold out for this year, even before its launch.