Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2017

The BMW Group has delivered more than 100,000 electrified vehicles to customers worldwide in 2017, as promised at the beginning of the year. The BMW Group selected this glowing symbol to represent the technological change taking place in mobility. This 99-meter-high signal is lighting the way into the era of electro-mobility.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

BMW is showcasing new solutions for the “connected car” under the BMW ConnectedDrive banner at the IFA 2015 show in Berlin (4–9 September 2015), one of the world’s leading consumer electronics and home appliance fairs. This gives all BMW models a high degree of flexibility and ensures they keep pace with future developments.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The assembly specialist Böllhoff and the adhesive expert DELO have developed an innovative joining method for light-weight materials using a bonded bolt called ONSERT. With ONSERT, composites, thin sheet metals, plastics and other materials are equipped with a multi-purpose connection element. ONSERT bolts applied in BMW i3.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

Research project PROTON-PLATA (SDR) platform embedded in the trunk of the BMW X5 Research Prototype. The Technische Universität München (TUM), for years an established partner of the BMW Group, will also be included in the cooperation between BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH and EURECOM. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2013

Cutaway of the BMW i3. With the launch of the production BMW i3 battery-electric vehicle (also available with a range extender) looming, the BMW Group provided more details about the first series-produced model from its new i brand, offering customers electric mobility in a premium small car package. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Like the original BMW i3 Concept ( earlier post ), the three-door coupe is propelled by an electric motor developed by the BMW Group, which develops a maximum output of 125 kW/170 hp and peak torque of 250 N·m (184 lb-ft). BMW i3 Concept Coupé. BMW i3 Concept Coupé. Connectivity.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2018

The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant. Source: neon.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Ford, Honda, and BMW have announced plans to create a new “vehicle-to-grid company” that’s aimed at standardizing vehicle charging via a singular platform. Assuming ChargeScape is given the green light to move ahead, the trio plans to have equal shares and for the business to get rolling in 2024.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2012

Tendril Connect consists of an integrated suite of utility and consumer applications and APIs. Tendril, provider of a cloud-based energy management platform, and the BMW Group Technology Office USA are partnering to build out a demonstration smart energy home in Mountain View, Calif. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

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. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

As part of the US Safety Pilot Model Deployment of connected vehicle technologies ( earlier post ), the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) will launch a motorcycle study to determine how cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles interact using V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) communications technology. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2013

In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. The BMW i3 uses the BMW eDrive rear-wheel drive powertrain previously found on the BMW ActiveE (but the i3 is significantly lighter). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2016

BMW is bringing its new 330e iPerformance plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) to US dealers this summer starting at $44,695 including Destination and Handling. The BMW 330e iPerformance offers a system output of 248 hp and peak torque of 310 lb-ft (420 N·m), allowing a sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 BMW iPerformance.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2019

Its drive technology comes from the BMW Group competence centers for electromobility in Dingolfing and Landshut. The power source is the latest version of the synchronous electric motor developed by the BMW Group. (US EPA estimated range figures not available.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2012

Johnson Controls is providing a series of innovative door panels, seat structures and instrument clusters for the new BMW 3 Series. The instrument cluster features an Automotive Pixel Link (APIX) high-speed, point-to-point connection. Four special features characterize the seat structure of the new BMW 3 Series. Seat structures.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

After a communications handshake, charging begins automatically without a physical corded connection. The goal is that the WPT-GAs will be installed in publicly available parking spaces, per the setup in today’s plug-in charging infrastructure. Installation with WPT3 will allow downward compatibility. Published in Sept.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The test fleet, consisting of 120 vehicles, is currently being equipped, and the roadside communication equipment is being installed, and the required test infrastructure installed. On the vehicle side, relevant systems such as certain data buses are connected to an in-vehicle communication platform, the “ITS Vehicle Station”.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2024

Drive Modes Classy lights The four drive modes—Eco, Normal, My Drive and Sport—are selected from a toggle on the left side of the steering wheel. Light 230 miles All-electric range (AER) 76.1 Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology. 0-60 mph: 7.7

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EV Central

AUGUST 23, 2023

Similar in size to a BMW X1, this GV60 Lux unquestionably bubbles over with fancy features and prestige finishes, and offers a level of exclusivity so absent with the now ubiquitous (but far cheaper) Tesla Model Y. On entering the car, this orb glows like an intricately weaved electrical hob (if you choose orange/red as your ambient light).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2019

The electric drive train (eATS) of the Mercedes-Benz EQV is situated on the front axle under the dynamic front end of the car with a charging connection in the bumper. The installation of the battery in the space below the floor means that all of the space is available, with no impact on the interior of the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The zero-emissions drivetrain in the ID family primarily consists of an electric motor integrated into the rear axle with power electronics and a transmission, a high-voltage flat battery pack installed in the vehicle floor to save space, and auxiliary powertrains integrated into the front end of the vehicle.

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Get Electric Vehicle

DECEMBER 2, 2023

When it comes to the modifications made over the 2019 prototype, the entire chassis has been completely redesigned, and it now has a spine piece that connects the headstock to the load-bearing motor mount. It has a triangle LED tail light and complete LED headlamp assembly.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2012

A radar installation continuously scans the area in front of a vehicle. If it then approaches too close to another vehicle, then the driver is alerted via sound and light signals. A warning light then indicates that another vehicle is in that position. SafeHMI was tested by BMW and Daimler. Fuel Efficiency Advisor (FEA).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

Dayton Power & Light Company. Florida Power and Light Company. Hawai`i Electric Light. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Kansas City Power & Light. Hawai`i Electric Light Company. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. California Air Resources Board. ChargePoint. Consumers Energy. Con Edison. Connecticut Green Bank.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Other studies found that “more than 95% of daily driving can be accomplished with 100 miles of electric range” and that “more than half of [a fleet of BMW Mini EVs with a 70-100 mile range] could meet 95% of driving needs with 100 miles range using only overnight home charging.” According to the U.S.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The research and design include developing cutting-edge battery technology to increase range and decrease charging times, as well as enhancing autonomous driving capabilities and connectivity features. To quote some examples, up until less than a decade ago Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai were well-known for their cost-effective models.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

With the combination of requiring all new light-duty vehicles sold in New York State be zero-emission by 2035, investments in electric vehicles charging stations , and state and federal EV rebates, “ you’re going to see that you have no more excuses ” for not buying an EV, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

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Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

You could do V2G through the DC port of the vehicle—this is what we are doing with school buses here in California, where our charging station converts AC to DC and then connects to the DC port of the vehicle to provide power. On the light-duty side we are working with ABB and Wallbox. That’s one way. That’s our product.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

ICEVs have been around for a while, and although they’ve had the time to perfect their manufacturing process and we’ve seen increased pressure on the importance of fuel economy and emissions, the thermal efficiency of the average light vehicle engine remains between 20-35%, and we’re not seeing much improvement beyond this. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

Most owners will opt to install a 240V Level 2 charger at their home that will replenish 10-to-100% in about 12.3 The rear has an LED light strip running fender-to-fender and a demure, stylized Air Touring badge on the truck lid. Utilizing the car’s 700-volt charging system and the onboard 19.5

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 6, 2023

They supply batteries to various automakers, including Volkswagen, BMW, and Tesla. Exploring initiatives to promote responsible sourcing and sustainable mining practices will shed light on the industry’s efforts to minimize environmental and social impacts.

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Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

ICEVs have been around for a while, and although they’ve had the time to perfect their manufacturing process and we’ve seen increased pressure on the importance of fuel economy and emissions, the thermal efficiency of the average light vehicle engine remains between 20-35%, and we’re not seeing much improvement beyond this. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

Combining Volvo’s new design language, advanced safety and in-car connectivity technologies, and the new strategic Drive-E powertrains, the XC90 is the first product based on Volvo’s new strategic Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). BMW X5 xDrive 40e. Earlier post.) Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market. Audi Q7 e-tron.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

inch digital screens Wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Wireless phone charging Bluelink connected services Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates Positively, and unlike the Ioniq 5 Epiq, no digital side mirrors for this hottest of Ioniqs. Problem is, for an EV, is getting fast chargers installed at race tracks.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

With the e-tron services in the Audi connect portfolio, drivers can use their smartphones to control such functions as charging and heating or cooling. Audi connect, which is also standard, connects the Q7 e-tron quattro to the internet via the fast LTE standard. The driver can choose between four modes. “EV”

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

We are suggesting that the variation in power and energy from renewable sources can be managed much more easily and economically with the batteries in PHEVs when they are plugged into the grid with a low power connection. For example, the current electric system for a typical house has an installed capacity of 20kW.

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