It turns out BMW has more alternative fuels brewing than just clean diesel and hydrogen. BMW is also working on Project i--a code name for a tiny electric car that will launch in 2012 and be smaller than the Mini Cooper, according to Car and Driver.
For now, the production version is tentatively named "City." Essentially, the City will be a three-door hatchback that's specifically designed to meet California's ZEV (zero-emissions vehicle) requirements, which kick in beginning in--you guessed it--2012.
The report said that the City will likely be a four-seater with a low roofline, a wide track, and a smaller overall length than the five-door 2009 Honda Fit (161.6 inches) and the three-door 2009 Mini Cooper (145.6 inches). BMW is currently targeting a 100 mile range and a lithium-ion battery pack. Since BMW builds the Mini Cooper, the City could be badged either way. (The City also appears to be a completely separate project from the electric Mini E.)
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