BMW planning plug-in hybrid versions of core models Are you an aspiring New or Used Car Buyer looking for your dream car? Visit Cars4sa.co.za Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Performance, Technology, BMW, Electric, Luxury To the casual observer, theres a sort of schism in the world of fuel sipping. The Japanese, Koreans and Americans have embraced electrification by way of hybrid powertrains, while our German friends lean towards diesel technology. BMW is actively pushing to change that impression, as its announced that it will take a break from niche-busting MPVs and lifted, four-door coupes to produce plug-in hybrid versions of some of its core-brand models. This charge will be led by a 3 Series eDrive, whose innards are shown above, with BMW fitting a version of its turbocharged four-cylinder and an electric motor to its popular sedan. This, it should be noted, is quite a departure from the ActiveHybrid 3, which relies on a thirstier 3.0-liter, turbocharged six-cylinder. More specific details, such as the total system output, the electric range of the plug-in system or the amount of time it will take to charge, arent yet available. BMW has, however, said the eDrive 3s systems are directly based on those used in the i3 and i8, and that includes larger components, like the lithium-ion battery and electric motor. All BMW Group models benefit from BMW i. The fundamental technology involved in battery cells, electric motors and the power electronics will be used in our upcoming plug-in hybrid models, said BMW board member Herbert Diess. When it comes to the electrification of the drivetrain, we are deliberately developing a wide-ranging expertise in order to offer our customers worldwide the ideal solution. BMW will unveil a prototype of the 3 Series eDrive in Miramas, France, although its not clear when either it, or the X5 eDrive the company mentioned in its attached press release, will arrive to market. Continue reading BMW planning plug-in hybrid versions of core models BMW planning plug-in hybrid versions of core models originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
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