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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

Once the speed exceeds approximately 80 km/h (50 mph) or under strong acceleration, the engine cuts in automatically. In Comfort mode, the high-voltage battery is automatically recharged by the high-voltage generator to a charge up of around 15%. Under normal loads, the vehicle initially sets off purely on electric power.

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