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BMW i4.During a presentation on Wednesday, BMW followed in the footsteps of several other automakers by announcing an accelerated timeline for its EV program.
The company now plans to sell roughly 12 electric models by 2023 and aims to have electric cars account for at least half of its global sales by 2030. Mini, it said, will phase out gas-powered offerings in the early 2030s. In 2025, BMW plans to launch a new EV platform called the"Neue Klasse" that will underpin future vehicles. A recap of all things electric vehicles, ride-hailing, airlines, and more. Sign up for Insider Transportation.
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