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Progressive Sports Cars

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The BMW i8 is a Sustainable, High-Performance Sports Car

— March 5, 2015 — Autos
The word 'groundbreaking' is thrown around a lot in the auto world and rarely warranted, but it's the perfect word to describe the BMW i8, the first sports car to boast the consumption and emission specs of a compact vehicle. The car was recently crowned UK Car of the Year for 2015, a testament to its impact on drivers.

The BMW i8 leaves nothing to chance. Petrolheads are a high-maintenance bunch, and have been known to dismiss vehicles with impressive performance specs due to their unappealing design or vice-versa. Which is why BMW really went to town on the i8, crafting a vehicle that pairs a three-cylinder engine with an electric motor -- for top-notch economy, emissions and power in its class -- whilst offering a design that is sleek and sporty without looking like just any other sports car.

Sporty in appearance and performance, sustainable and responsive, the BMW i8 is in many ways the embodiment of what a modern sports car should be.

Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Sports Cars - The BMW i8 sets a trend for sports cars that prioritize sustainability without sacrificing performance.
2. Eco-friendly Design - The BMW i8 showcases a sleek and sporty design that breaks away from traditional sports car aesthetics while maintaining top-notch performance.
3. Hybrid Powertrain - The BMW i8 combines a three-cylinder engine with an electric motor, paving the way for innovative powertrain configurations in sports cars.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can leverage the trend of sustainable sports cars to develop eco-friendly and high-performance vehicles.
2. Electric Vehicle Industry - The electric vehicle industry can benefit from the eco-friendly design of the BMW i8 to attract customers looking for stylish and sustainable options.
3. Alternative Fuel Industry - The alternative fuel industry can explore the hybrid powertrain technology of the BMW i8 to create innovative and efficient propulsion systems for various vehicle types.
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