The BMW i8, first introduced as the BMW Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics, is a plug-in hybrid under development by BMW. The i8 will be the first production car to feature laser headlights which does illuminate five-times better than the LED versions currently in use.
Laser light much more closely matches the ‘color temperature’ of sunlight, which means that as well as being brighter than normal lights, it is also actually easier for the human eye to see with it.
As for the key, its more complicated than some phones. It will have its own high resolution LCD screen and will let you know information about the car wherever you happen to be. The main information you can expect will have to do with the car’s available range, how much charge is in the batteries and how much gas is in the tank.
Also, you should be able to do things like preset the temperature for the car so it will be toasty warm in the winter or nice and cool in summer, before you ever get in.
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