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Recent developments reveal that the fuel tank capacity of the i3 REx was not physically reduced, but rather controlled via software. This was accomplished by shutting off the fuel pump at 1.9 gallons.
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2017 BMW i3 Review & Ratings
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So here is what a BMW i3 electric Motor Looks Like (removed due to a Power Electronics Recall) : r/Justrolledintotheshop
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Used 2021 BMW i3 For Sale in Murrieta, CA VIN: WBY8P8C06M7J00382
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Certified 2021 BMW i3 For Sale near Los Angeles CA
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WORLD PREMIERE: 2017 BMW i3 debuts higher-density battery
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Is the BMW i3 'the most advanced vehicle on the planet?', Page 3
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The '1,000-MPG' BMW i3: 56,000 miles on 50 gallons of gas
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U.S. BMW i3 REx Actually Has 2.4 Gallon Gas Tank, But Clever Software Limits Fueling To 1.9 Gallons
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BMW's i3 is a long-range concept car you can actually buy
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