Everyone had a certain idea of German manufacturers BMW and particularly on pollution, but was it really right?
BMW has put in place for some time a program to minimize emissions of greenhouse gas emissions. Was called "Efficient Dynamics", it consists of several innovations introduced by BMW.
For example, the Bavarian manufacturer reduces the weight of vehicles using lightweight materials like aluminum.
BMW also enhances aerodynamics and fuel consumption by using a damper system, at the grille, which open and close depending on certain parameters.
Some models are equipped with direct injection coupled with the Start & Stop system, which reduces even more consumption.
To get an idea, the BMW 120d to 177 hp consumes little more than a Renault Clio 3 of 85 hp.
| BMW 1 series 120d | Renault Clio 3 85hp | Manufacturer numbers |
| 4.8 | 4.3 | combined fuel consumption (l/100km) |
| 128 | 115 | CO2 emissions (g / km) |
As he announced his retirement from Formula 1, BMW continues to make efforts for the environment by unveiling the "hybrid" vehicles. Kezako?
They are powered by two BMW engines:
- One classical, the gasoline engine,
- The other, the Green Party, consists of two small electric motors on the front of the car that are related to the transmission and the engine and épaulent.
BMW has just unveiled the first vehicles using this system: they are the two finest examples of the range, the BMW X6 and the BMW 7 Series.
The BMW X6 Hybrid uses two electric motors associated with the 407 hp twin-turbo V8, which shines offers nearly 500 hp and 780 Nm of torque.
He shot 0 to 100 km / h in 5.6 s, consumes only 9.9 l/100km and rejects 231 g / km of CO2.
It's still a lot you say, but fall below the 10 liters for a 4 × 4 nearly 2 tons, well.
For the BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid and 465ch with 700nm of torque, performance is similar with 4.9 s for 0 to 100 km / h.
For consumption, 9.9 liters and also a little less CO2, 219 grams per kilometer.
Expected presentation to the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is also hoped to discover the least high-end versions.
The first deliveries are planned for the beginning of the second quarter of 2010.
Images of the BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid:
Images of the BMW X6 Hybrid:
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Keywords: ActiveHybrid , BMW , dynamics , efficient , hybrid
It is clear that the hybrid is becoming more and more home builders, BMW could not remain indifferent. In any case, I find that it does not detract from the prestige brands that employs him, and the German firm is right - especially as the performance did not really seem affected. And, personally, Series 7 hybrid love
It is true that the 7 series has a class act
As against what will be the car of tomorrow, a hybrid, an all-electric or something else ...
Thank you for the info, I had not heard, and I think it's great news that a manufacturer like BMW starts to the hybrid car! Personally, I wish the car of tomorrow does not consume more oil, it would be a very good thing ...