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MARCH 11, 2014

Series production of the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) begins in April, with delivery of the first customer cars to start in June 2014, beginning with the main European markets. With the BMW eDrive in plug-in hybrid configuration, the i8 combines a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 4.4 BMW eDrive. kWh per 100 km.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

BMW Brilliance, the China joint venture company formed by the BMW Group and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd., BBA converted an existing BMW product (X1) to create the Zinoro 1E. Three battery packs are mounted at the front under the engine hood, the center and the rear replacing traditional gasoline tank.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Fisker Automotive has signed an agreement with BMW that will cover the supply of engines and other components for future Fisker models. The BMW engine was an obvious choice for us, as BMW is known for producing the best and most fuel efficient gasoline engines in the world.

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JULY 9, 2015

Sales of light-duty vehicles with alternative powertrains in 2014 was a mix of increases and decreases over 2013 sales. The report— Total Cost of Ownership: A Diesel Versus Gasoline Comparison (2012-2013) —was underwritten by Robert Bosch LLC. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Model year.

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MARCH 14, 2013

BMW will introduce the Concept Active Tourer plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York International Auto Show on 27 March. In addition to other introductions, the automaker will also showcase the diesel-powered BMW 328d. The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter l/100 km).

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JANUARY 27, 2011

BMW powertrain strategy. For the first time in more than a decade, BMW will once again offer a four-cylinder engine in the United States, said Jim O’Donnell, president BMW North America, in remarks at the Washington DC Auto Show. BMW: relationship between cell and system characteristics for Li-ion for hybrids.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

The BMW X3 sport-utility vehicle will add a diesel engine option for 2015 to the two gasoline engines now offered, part of a mid-cycle refresh for BMW’s compact crossover.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The BMW i8 goes on sale in the US in 2014. BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine and BMW eDrive technology plus intelligent energy management produces system output of 266 kW/362 hp (max.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Gasoline direct injection (GDI) is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance. Nevertheless, emission mandates are coaxing OEMs to employ fuel-efficient technologies such as gasoline direct injection, which in turn will drive the need for complementary after-treatment systems like GPFs.

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

liter D-4D turbodiesel, sourced from BMW. Built exclusively at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey, the current Verso has sold some 37,000 units since its launch in 2013, increasing the company’s C-MPV segment share to 4.8%. 147 DIN hp Valvematic gasoline engines. Earlier post.) The addition of the 1.6 D-4D, and a choice of 1.6,

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MAY 30, 2013

BMW X5 xDrive30d. BMW’s newly introduced third-generation BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle will launch with two diesel engine model options, to be joined by three more in December. BMW has sold more than 1.3 By December 2013, these will be joined by the BMW X5 xDrive40d; the BMW X5 xDrive25d; and the BMW X5 sDrive25d.

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APRIL 13, 2010

Between now and 2013, PSA Peugeot Citroën plans to invest €175 million (US$238 million) at its La Française de Mécanique plant in Douvrin, in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, to prepare for the production of a new 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine. This new engine version is based on the 3-cylinder 1.2-liter

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JULY 7, 2012

2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. BMW’s 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 will arrive in US showrooms this fall at an MSRP of $50,195 including destination and handling. The ActiveHybrid 3 blends BMW’s TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter The BMW ActiveHybrid 3’s synchronous electric motor develops a maximum output of 55 hp (41 kW).

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

In MY 2013, there were 11 EVs and 4 PHEVs available in the market; MY 2014 has 12 (counting the Tesla Model S 60 and 80 as one) EVs on the market and 10 PHEVs, along with the lone CNG car, the Honda Civic. (In In this tally, the BMW i3 counts as an EV in its battery-only configuration and as a PHEV when equipped with a range extender.)

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012

BMW 4-cylinder gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo. BMW of North America is introducing the new TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine (N20) to the X3 xDrive28i; the new engine replaces the outgoing inline 6-cylinder engine (N52) as the next step in BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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JULY 25, 2017

The BMW Group announced that the new battery-electric MINI will be a variant of the brand’s core 3-door model. This fully electric car will go into production in 2019, increasing the choice of MINI powertrains to include gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines, a plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) and a battery electric vehicle.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. MY 2013 adjusted fuel economy is 24.1 l/100 km)—a 0.5 Source: EPA.

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JANUARY 17, 2016

In 2013, the two companies announced a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. Toyota Motor is working with BMW to develop key components for FCVs, while Nissan Motor Co. Earlier post.). is collaborating with Ford Motor Co.

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JULY 22, 2011

BMW of North America and Coulomb Technologies announced that drivers of the BMW ActiveE all-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will be able to take advantage of the expansion of the ChargePoint Network into the Boston Metro area. The BMW ActiveE is the BMW Group’s next step towards a mass-produced electric vehicle.

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MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. The new Cadillac ATS is lighter than a comparable BMW 3-Series. More efficient gasoline engines.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Toyota first introduced the Verso in 2002, and in 2013, launched the current Verso MPV, developed exclusively for the European market. The 2014 Verso now features an expanded powertrain line-up of 4 diesel and 2 gasoline engines which introduces a new 1.6 Verso has sold more than 700,000 units cumulatively.

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APRIL 4, 2014

Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. BMW Advanced Diesel technology includes Selective Catalyst Reduction. BMW Concept X5 eDrive.

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MARCH 26, 2015

Overall industry compliance in model year 2013 was 12 grams/mile— or 1.4 miles per gallon—better than required by the 2013 standard. Most large manufacturers achieved fleet GHG compliance values lower than required by their unique 2013 standard and thus generated credits in the 2013 model year.

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OCTOBER 17, 2014

Between 1 October 2013 and 30 September 2014, Nissan transferred out 663.6 This latest credit balance report reflects ZEV regulation compliance through model year 2013, representing a total of 3.5 Large volume manufacturers for the 2013 model year included the big six: Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Toyota.

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JUNE 26, 2014

liter EcoBoost also was awarded the International Paul Pietsch Award 2013 for technological innovation in Germany; the Dewar Trophy from Royal Automobile Club in Great Britain; and the Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics in the United States. TSI ACT also took the Best New Engine award in 2013. liter turbo gasoline engine.

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MAY 7, 2013

Not all plug-in electric cars rely on battery power alone; some also have gasoline engines as backups, for longer range or more power. Last year, we identified six plug-in hybrid vehicles on sale during 2013. This year, the list gains three new entries (from BMW, Cadillac, and Mitsubishi) and loses one (the Fisker Karma).

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APRIL 12, 2013

A prototype, twin-turbo, Aston Martin Rapide S at the 41 st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring (19-20 May 2013) will debut Alset Global’s dual fuel Hybrid Hydrogen system, which enables the turbocharged 6.0-liter liter V12 engine car to run on pure gasoline or hydrogen or a blend of both. Four carbon-fiber tanks holding 3.23

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APRIL 9, 2019

Other key findings of the report: For the first year since 2009, gasoline cars constituted the majority of new registrations in 2017 (almost 53%). New diesel cars, which were on average around 300 kilograms (kg) heavier than new gasoline cars, emitted on average 117.9 g CO 2 /km less than the average gasoline car. g CO 2 /km).

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JUNE 24, 2021

Honda Drops Clarity FCEV; BMW & Land Rover Test Prototypes. BMW & JLR Jump on Board. Both BMW and Jaguar Land Rover announced this week advanced testing of hydrogen fuel cell models that could appear on the market in a few years. BMW’s fuel cell SUV.

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JULY 16, 2014

gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter share of the total market in 2013. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

This order follows an earlier roll-out of 50 ABB DC fast chargers at the beginning of 2013 and brings CLEVER’s total nationwide network of DC fast chargers to 100 locations. and BMW i3. CLEVER’s network comprises both AC and DC chargers, supporting all EVs on the Danish market.

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DECEMBER 12, 2012

Six German automotive companies—passenger car manufacturers Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen, and the supplier Bosch— launched their first joint campaign for diesels in the US. On average, their fuel efficiency is 18% higher than corresponding models with gasoline engines. Under the slogan “Clean Diesel.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The growth in all regions is primarily driven by increased adoption of smaller, turbocharged gasoline engines. liter Power Stroke engines.

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MAY 28, 2015

Japan is a key growth region for the EV charging stations and recently passed a key milestone by having more EV charging stations than gasoline stations, said said Ben Scott, senior analyst at IHS Automotive. This is supported by the majority of OEMs, such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Porsche, and Volkswagen.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In a recent article posted on the US Department of Energy (DOE) website, Jesse Schneider (BMW), the lead of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards SAE J2601, noted the importance of releasing the standards now, due to the impending deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) by the automotive companies. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

At the Manhattan stop on its year-long “Born Electric” World Tour, BMW i featured the BMW i8 Concept Roadster—shown for the first time in North America—and the BMW i3 Concept. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

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APRIL 17, 2014

GDCI engine was significantly better than advanced production spark injection gasoline engines, and comparable to very efficient hybrid vehicle engines at their best efficiency conditions (214 g/kWh). This early work established that gasoline-like fuels with high resistance to autoignition are preferred for PPCI. Combustion stability.

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