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2009 BMW 7-series leaks, possible hybrid coming in a year

BMW is certainly no fan of the new corporate average fuel economy regulations and for the most part the new fifth generation 7-series debuting this fall is a big middle finger salute to the whole premise. Nonetheless, BMW is incorporating some technology to help the fuel efficiency of its flagship. The Munich carmaker is using aluminum for much of the suspension to help reign in the mass. The 7 is also expected to eventually get either the Two-Mode or mild hybrid systems that it has in development. So far the only vehicle that BMW has ... Read more →

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

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 ...

2009 BMW 7-series leaks, possible hybrid coming in a year 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

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 ...

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