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BMW i Ventures recently announced a new concept with the leading innovator and manufacturer of durable electric mass transportation automobiles. BMW's new partner, Proterra, aims to eradicate the world's dependency on fossil fuels and sharply lessen operating costs for transit companies across North America.

“This is an extremely exciting time at Proterra as our customers, supporters, and investors—new and old alike—rally behind our vision for a clean, electric transportation ecosystem,” said CEO of Proterra, Ryan Popple. “We’re incredibly grateful to...

BMW i and TED are collaborating on an innovative new contest. Their ultimate goal is to find visionaries with influential new ideas about the future of personal transport and mobility. The winners of the NextVisionaries competition will reveal their thoughts at the Frankfurt Motor Show and at TED’s New York theater in November. The winners will discuss their ideas at each event.

According to a press release from BMW, over the next four months a group of mentors will select the most inspiring, and cutting-edge proposals. Those interested in applying can...

BMW i Ventures has invested in an emerging startup that plans to do away with the complexity of renting a charter bus and coordinating group transportation in the U.S. and Canada. Bus.com offers instant online bus rental, GPS bus tracking, passenger management tools, and online ticketing.

“Better busing is fundamental to the future of travel.” Kyle, CEO of Bus.com says. “Buses are the best way to mobilize entire communities, including...