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Next-gen BMW 7-series likely to be a recipient of new mild-hybrid system

The mild-hybrid system that BMW is showing in the Vision EfficientDynamics concept at the Geneva Motor Show will find a home in a number of BMW models over the next few years with one probable candidtate being the 2009 7-series. The system, which uses a relatively small electric motor between the engine and transmission, can provide a power boost under hard acceleration. Perhaps the biggest benefit of the system is the ability to recapture kinetic energy during braking. When the energy stored in the lithium ion battery isn't needed for ... Read more →

Wallpaper magazine's showcase of "innovative but environmentally friendly designs" Jeremy Korzeniewski

Sometimes being a slave to fashion, such as myself (cough cough... ahem. "Yeah right", my wife mutters) has its disadvantages. I mean, knowing what clothing to purchase, what kinds of shoes to wear, ...

Next-gen BMW 7-series likely to be a recipient of new mild-hybrid system 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The mild-hybrid system that BMW is showing in the Vision EfficientDynamics concept at the Geneva Motor Show will find a home in a number of BMW models over the next few years with one probable candidtate being the 2009 7-series. The system, which uses a relatively small electric motor between the ...

Wallpaper magazine's showcase of "innovative but environmentally friendly designs" 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Sometimes being a slave to fashion, such as myself (cough cough... ahem. "Yeah right", my wife mutters) has its disadvantages. I mean, knowing what clothing to purchase, what kinds of shoes to wear, how to get my hair styled (towel-dried) and what magazines to read takes a whole heap of time! Or, I ...


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