Nov 14, 2011 2:45 PM

Glimpse BMW's Slick, Sexy Electric Future

BMW shows us around the slick i3 and i8 concepts and says, "We had a chance to reinvent the car."

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What’s With the US Ban on Foreign Routers?

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A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

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A glorious swooping downhill glide on one of these electric mountain bikes will make you feel like a kid again.

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This Clever Bike Bell Can Even Be Heard by People Wearing Noise-Canceling Headphones

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Who Needs Tow Trucks? Portable Jump Starters Will Get You Home Without One

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