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Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier
Predictions of half of BMW sales by 2030 may be vehicles with an electric component, but don't be mistaken to think that means half of BMWs sold by 2030 won't have an ICE. They're including hybrids in that projection.
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If we're talking keeping hybrids alive for as long as possible, then to keep within ever tightening future emission standards, that likely means 4-cyl (or smaller) ICE paired with electric engines. Like the beaver grille, not sure that's a good strategy.
The upcoming Mercedes W206 C-Class is already being panned for its 4-cyl only lineup including C63 with many saying they're not buying it. So then BMW is following suit and prolonging this out to 2030 & beyond? Dragging out old technology... sounds a bit Lexus to me.