Tuesday, 15 September 2015

BMW’s chief executive FAINTS on stage during his presentation on car giant’s new electric hybrid

Live on stage, the CEO of BMW, Harald Krueger, slipped and collapsed, during a press conference at the Frankfurt Auto show while standing beside the company's hybrid electric i8 super car. 
Shortly after climbing the stage, Krueger staggered backwards and fainted. Two staff members rushed to his aid and helped him to his feet.  
BMW spokesman, later commented on the incident, 'I'm a bit lost for words. BMW will try to redo the press conference at a later stage'. It was confirmed that Krueger hadn't been feeling well on Tuesday morning before the conference. The i8 is BMW's revolutionary new supercar. It is powered by an electric motor. It has a 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. Unlike a traditional car which uses its engine to power the wheels, the i8 uses its engine to recharge its lithium ion batteries which in turn drive the electric motor. See photos and video of the incident after the cut.

                               
 
Mr Krueger, pictured, looked stunned as he held his head while lying on the ground 
 Two assistants raced to Krueger's aid and helped him away from the stage for a medical assessment
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