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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

Green Car Congress

BMW will stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January in Detroit. BMW ConnectedDrive will be showcasing a selection of new services. Pricing will be announced closer to market launch.

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Infiniti readies electric SUV concept for Detroit auto show

Green Car Reports

That's the place where automakers like Acura, Audi, BMW, Infiniti, and Lexus have thrived for decades. Tesla has rocked the luxury car market in the U.S. to its core with the Model S and Model X, and is now doing the same to the aspirational lower end of the car market and even the mainstream market with its Model 3.

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Detroit Auto Show Preview: BMW Concept ActiveE Electric Car

Green Car Reports

Now, BMW has released details of its next all-electric concept car, which will formally debut at next month's Detroit Auto Show. The BMW Concept ActiveE electric car is based on the BMW 1-Series Coupe, and it's a full four-seater.

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Detroit Auto Show Preview: Electric Volvo C30 Hatchback

Green Car Reports

Advance news on the green concept cars to be shown at next month's Detroit Auto Show continues to trickle out. The latest: a further evolution of the all-electric Volvo C30 three-door hatchback concept. It's the second European electric concept car.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

Green Car Congress

During a driving event at the Miramas proving grounds in southern France, BMW presented future drive technologies, including the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid drive. This application of BMW eDrive technologies features the first PHEV system with a front/transverse-mounted. Earlier post.).

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Enter BMW — with Carbon Fiber

Revenge of the Electric Car

2009 BMW Concept ActiveE. BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber. BMW has not commented on the carbon footprint of transporting the materials across three continents and through five plants. BMW MegaCity Urban Electric Car To Be Built of Carbon Fiber. New type of BMW. April 7th, 2010.

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News from Detroit

Plugs and Cars

BMW has recognized that they simply teed up GM and Nissan to benefit from the MINI E experience. Will MINI E drivers be so loyal to BMW they'll forgo the opportunity to actually purchase a plug-in car? At the moment the concept car has four wheel motors, always a red flag to me. No word on when.

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