% Lexus pulled the video after the PR-damage had already been done ... Lexus is a Division of TMC = hates EVs %
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/lexus-makes-fun-of-bmw-i3-in-funny-or-die-parody-video-88735.html Lexus Makes Fun of BMW i3 in Funny or Die Parody [Video] [image http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/lexus-makes-fun-of-bmw-i3-in-funny-or-die-parody-video-88735_1.jpg ] Being an electric car, the BMW i3 has the potential to teach one the uncomfortable ways of range anxiety. The Lexus CT200h on the other hand, relies on its hybrid nature to keep you away from such problems. Everybody knows that, but not anybody can turn this issue in the topic of an amusing parody, which is just what the crew over at Funny or Die have done. They guys are treating us with a short film that looks like some sort of an extended commercial which shows the L car knocking out the Bimmer. Have you heard about a Dad’Chelor party before? You probably haven’t and you should pay close attention to this, as it might just offer you and your mates an opportunity to spend some quality time in Vegas. This is described as “a celebration of a man’s final days of freedom before the birth of his first child.” We hate ruining the fun, so don’t expect any spoilers here. Nonetheless, we can tell you to expect plenty of hilarious Lexus pokes BMW scenes. What’s the i3 actually like in real life? The i3’s lunch box is a 21.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which has an usable capacity of 18.8 kWh, with the difference being used to keep the battery from being fully depleted (this can cause permanent damage). When the i3 is fully charged and with a moderate right foot, you get up to 78 miles (125 km) of driving range. You can turn to the two “Eco Pro” modes to achieve between 6 and 9 extra miles (10-15 km) for each of these. Mind you, if you include spirited driving moments in your trip, you can expect the range to fall up to about 60 miles (100 km). BMW does offer a range extender, a 675cc 34 hp two-cylinder petrol unit from its Motorrad division. Alas, this isn’t a viable option. In Europe, a 9-liter (2.4-gallon) tank gives you an extra autonomy of around 60 miles (100 km), so the engine only achieves about 26 mpg (9l/100 km). The extra weight of the Rex, as BMW calls it, affects the all-electric efficiency, as well as the performance. As if that weren’t enough, the US legislation has forced the automaker to reduce the tank capacity to 1.9 gallons (7.2 liters), so the extra range advantage is diminished. Actually, BMW itself recommends you buy the i3 without the Rex. The carmaker offers a range of mobility services with its city EV, one of which promises to supply you with a conventionally-powered BMW for long journeys. This may sound like the perfect plan, but the scheme is not without its flaws. For instance, you’ll have to schedule the whole thing, so spontaneous vacation plans are out of the question. Returning to the i3 itself, this makes sense if you only use it inside the city and you have a bit of a fetish for being an early adopter. [© autoevolution.com] http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/11/10/lexus-ct200h-ad-pokes-fun-bmw-i3-video/ Lexus CT200h Ad Pokes Fun at BMW i3 – VIDEO November 10th, 2014 by Horatiu Boeriu [image http://www.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/boy-pushing-bmw-i3-750x500.jpg boy pushing bmw i3 750x500 Lexus CT200h Ad Pokes Fun at BMW i3 VIDEO video flash (login to view) ] Lexus teamed up with Funny or Die! to create a new ad video poking fun at the BMW i3. Lexus uses their CT200h hybrid car to showcase the benefits of owning a hybrid over a fully electric vehicle. To make things even more interesting, they use “Dad’chelor party” as an excuse for some friends to head over to Vegas for a proper bash. As expected, the video pokes fun at the shorter driving range of an electric vehicle compared to a hybrid, as well as the infrastructure challenges in more remote or rural areas. Of cours, the BMW i3 REx is not being mentioned in the skit. [© bmwblog.com] ... http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/11/11/lexus-attacks-bmw-i3-range-extender-model/ Lexus Attacks the BMW i3, but was it the Range Extender model? November 11th, 2014 by Tom Moloughney ... http://www.carscoops.com/2014/11/parody-shows-what-range-anxiety-feels.html Parody Shows What Range Anxiety Feels Like in a BMW i3 vs Lexus CT November 11, 2014 | by Dan Mihalascu ... http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1095388_lexus-ct-200h-hybrid-ad-slams-electric-bmw-i3-gloves-come-off UPDATE: Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Ad Slams Electric BMW i3: Gloves Come Off By Stephen Edelstein Nov 11, 2014 ... http://www.autonet.ca/en/2014/11/11/lexus-funny-or-die-ad Lexus pulls provocative video November 11, 2014 Keri Potipcoe For EVLN posts use: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html#nabble+template%2FNamlServlet.jtp%3Fmacro%3Dsearch_page%26node%3D413529%26query%3Devln+-re%26sort%3Ddate http://www.sunjournal.com/news/bplus/2014/11/09/riding-waves-am-radio/1613468 BMW EV w/o AM capability because of battery-tech signal interference http://www.autoevolution.com/news/140-million-evs-can-suck-on-us-current-power-grid-study-says-88448.html 140M EVs Charging Off US’ Current Pwr-Grid> no problem between 10p-6a http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/bmw-develops-street-lights-with-electric-car-charging-sockets/ BMW develops street lights with electric car-charging sockets + EVLN: Finnish ERA e-racer's 8min Nordschleife-track lap (video) {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Lexus-Funny-or-Die-Parody-Ad-Pokes-Makes-Fun-BMW-i3-EV-tp4672595.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
