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Monday, Nov 24
AC Propulsion System Powers the MINI E
AC Propulsion is supplying both the electric propulsion and the battery technology for the MINI E electric vehicle introduced at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show by BMW Group. (Earlier post.) AC Propulsion has already delivered more than 500 drive systems to the BMW Group factory in Munich f...
Saturday, Oct 18
BMW Group Electric MINI to Debut at LA Auto Show in November
The BMW Group says that it plans to start series production of all-electric vehicles over the medium-term as part of its Number ONE strategy. The development of innovative concepts for mobility in big-city conurbations within the scope of “project i” has a similar thrust, as its objecti...
Wednesday, Jun 27
40% of BMW’s MY2008 Line-Up Will Meet or Exceed European Target of 140 gCO2/km
BMW is applying start/stop functionality as standard in all models with 4-cylinder engine (gasoline and diesel) and manual transmission in the 3 Series and 1 Series. All models of the 6, 5, 3 and 1 Series as well as the BMW X5 will feature regenerative braking, according to BMW.
Monday, Jun 11
Researchers Developing “Smart” Wheel System for Hybrids and EVs
PML Flightlink and its partner Synergy Innovations last year unveiled an in-wheel, plug-in series hybrid conversion of a MINI at the British Motor Show, the MINI QED. The QED currently uses four 750 Nm brushless permanent motors in its wheels, a 21 kWh lithium-polymer battery pack and a 2...
