The plug-in hybrid version of the new BMW X5 SUV — referred to previously at the Frankfurt Auto Show as the Concept X5 eDrive — is now close to entering production, according to BMW executive Peter Wolf. The news was announced at the recent official X5 launch in Vancouver, but … [continued]
There have been some chuckles about the BMW i3, but it seems clear that BMW is actually quite serious about the assertions that electric vehicles are the future, and that it is enthusiastically jumping into that future. BMW has actually now stated that it intends to make plug-in hybrid electric versions of … [continued]
Here’s a fun infographic on the most “social” electric cars out there today. As you can see, aside from some of the normal car facts, viralheat (the creator of the infographic), notes that the Tesla Model S has around 50,000 mentions on social media, the Nissan Leaf comes in at … [continued]
Originally published on ClimateProgress by Andrew Breiner Every year, automakers of the world fill the Frankfurt convention center with the newest car technology and designs. This year at the Frankfurt Auto Show, that means hybrids and full-electric cars are stealing the show, with a large number of the 70 world-premier … [continued]
At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW unveiled its first plug-in hybrid, which is the i8 sports coupe. The US price is set at $135,925. Decide whether you think this is justifiable after reading the specifications below, and leave a comment or two! It is a two-door, two-seat car outfitted … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. BMW Group and Vattenfall have reportedly partnered up to jointly conduct research on the secondary use of high-voltage EV batteries from the MINI E and BMW ActiveE. The BMW release is in German, and Google doesn’t to the best job of clearly translating this one, … [continued]
BMW isn’t just jumping into the electric vehicle arena and throwing some gorilla glass on it i-brand cars. It’s also employing robots to help sell them. “In a world-first, BMW is employing artificial intelligence to promote its ground-breaking new electric cars through an automated information service for UK customers,” Automotive … [continued]
It hasn’t been long since the BMW i3 was released to oohs and aahs… and chuckles. But the BMW i8 is soon to be released, as well. Obviously, it will have a higher price, better performance, and better specs. So, as exciting as the BMW i3 release was, the BMW i8 … [continued]
Originally published on RMI Outlet. by Greg Rucks Fuel economy is greatly affected by an automobile’s weight. Nevertheless, for years our automobiles got heavier. In the U.S. the average curb weight of a passenger vehicle climbed 26 percent from 1980 to 2006. Advances in powertrain technology have not lead to drastically higher … [continued]
We just published yesterday on the BMW X5 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) being spied in South Carolina. Didn’t have to wait long for a lot more details and pics. Here’s the scoop from sister site Gas2’s Chris DeMorro and BMW: While BMW has been dabbling in diesel sedans and readying … [continued]
