SolarCity and BMW team up for packaged solar power and electric car offer

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US owners of the new BMW i electric vehicles could also enjoy access to low cost solar power

BMW has put in place another part of the jigsaw for the imminent launch of its BMW i range of electric cars, announcing a partnership with US solar specialist SolarCity to allow American drivers to power...

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