05/12/2016at 11:50

BMW sees battery costs causing years of 'tears' on e-cars

There is a mismatch between regulations and customer demand, and car manufacturer BMW projects a rough foreseeable future for electric cars. Improving battery performance is key, according to the company.

BY ELISABETH BEHRMANN, BLOOMBERG

BMW AG sees no quick way to boost profit from electric cars, with battery capacity and cost set to weigh on the technology for the foreseeable future.

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