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2008 BMW M3 uses regenerative braking

We'll be frank: the 420-horsepower, V8-powered 2008 BMW M3 Coupe is by no means a "green" vehicle in the traditional sense. That said, the ultimate 3-Series Bimmer does leverage technology that's traditionally associated with hybrid vehicles. We're talking about regenerative braking, which is one of the features the M3 uses to maximize its engine efficiency. Braking generates the power for the BMW's onboard network and also recharges the car's battery without having to tap into the energy stored in its fuel supply. Generally, the alternator ... Read more →

New BMW M3 V8 engine features Brake Energy Regeneration Dane Muldoon

The engines in sports cars aren't built for fuel efficiency or low emissions, they're built for speed and power. It's always nice when these seemingly mutually exclusive design criteria align, but ...

2008 BMW M3 uses regenerative braking 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

We'll be frank: the 420-horsepower, V8-powered 2008 BMW M3 Coupe is by no means a "green" vehicle in the traditional sense. That said, the ultimate 3-Series Bimmer does leverage technology that's traditionally associated with hybrid vehicles. We're talking about regenerative braking, which is one ...

New BMW M3 V8 engine features Brake Energy Regeneration 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The engines in sports cars aren't built for fuel efficiency or low emissions, they're built for speed and power. It's always nice when these seemingly mutually exclusive design criteria align, but typically you're not going to see too much written about sports car V8 engines on AutoblogGreen. One ...


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