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JUNE 12, 2010

The fourth generation BMW 5 Series Touring will make its debut with an auto start stop function as a standard feature in the 520d model. Available with a choice of two straight-six petrol engines and a four-cylinder and six-cylinder diesel the vehicle is expected to be among the most popular BMW models yet. The 520d is the [.].

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NOVEMBER 7, 2010

The car will be based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study that was displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009 with BMW presenting a fully road worthy showcase vehicle at the Leipzig trade fair centre. It combines a [.].

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

Anyone who thought hydrogen fuel cells had been forgotten in favour of electrification need look no further than BMW to realise that the technology is still being seriously considered. Tags: BMW Green cars Latest news BMW hydrogen fuel cell vehicles BMW Manufacturing Company hydrogen fuel cells.

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MARCH 24, 2010

Horrendous renditions of the Cops theme aside, US law enforcement will indeed be leaner and greener than ever after the BMW group received a major order from Carbon Motors Corporation to supply more than 240,000 diesel [.].

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JANUARY 16, 2024

It comes joined by the last day to save $699 on one of our favorite cargo e-bikes, as the Aventon Abound e-bike hits $1,500 , as well as all of today’s other best new Green Deals – including a batch of new e-bike and so much more. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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MARCH 25, 2010

As it marks its 25th birthday, BMW Forschung und Technik (Research and Technology) GmbH has premiered two projects that could both slash fuel consumption and emissions in the future. The first, is a prototype fuel cell hybrid vehicle (pictured below) that has been designed to offer emission-free mobility in city traffic.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

While planning to debut its new BMW 5 Series saloon car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show next week, the German car manufacturer has also revealed plans for a Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid. The BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid will be the first combination of a straight-six with electric drive.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

How about this announcement from BMW? The company has declared that it will end production of both the BMW M6 Coupe and the BMW M6 Convertible – and this will also end its production of the V10 high-rev engine. The 10 cylinder engine had been declared Engine [.].

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MAY 11, 2010

The BMW Group has started to accept applications for drivers that want to participate in the MINI-E trial in Munich as part of a joint project with Siemens and [.]. Tags: BMW Electric cars Green cars Latest news BMW Group BMW MINI E MINI E electric car trial participate in electric car trial.

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APRIL 22, 2010

The BMW Group has declared that its new Megacity Vehicle will be launched in 2013. The announcement was made by Norbert Reithofer, the chairman of the board of management for BMW AG, ahead of the Auto China 2010 show in Beijing. The Megacity will be the first series production electric drive model on the market and is [.].

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APRIL 7, 2010

As it focuses on producing its lightweight Megacity vehicle, BMW has formed a joint venture with SGL Automotive Carbon Fibres LLC to build a carbon fibre manufacturing plant in Moses Lake, WA.

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DECEMBER 14, 2009

BMW has handed over 40 electric MINI E vehicles to test drivers at the start of two consecutive six-month field trial periods meant to evaluate the social, psychological and technical aspects of [.]. A fresh take on one of the most iconic designs in motoring will play a central role in the UK-wide trial of electric cars.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Having formed a successful engine collaboration which has produced around 1.3million engines since 2006, BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroen will now continue their partnership on a next generation four-cylinder petrol engine.

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MARCH 9, 2010

Following incorrect reports that BMW’s ActiveE trial would be limited to 200 vehicles, the BMW Group has issued a statement in response. According to BMW, the exact size of the fleet has not yet been determined but it will be at least as large as the MINI E fleet that consists of 450 MINI Es on [.].

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Not a car you usually find on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, however things are about to change as BMW announce details of their sixth generation iconic 5 Series which includes a variant with a fuel economy figure above 50mpg and CO2 emissions of around 130g/km. Tags: BMW 5 Series 520d BMW 5 Series. Powered by a 2.0

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

If you thought BMW was about to bring environmentally responsible driving to the average Joe, then you might be a touch disappointed with the price tag slapped on the 2011 ActiveHybrid 7 models. This gives the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 a combined output of 455hp and a maximum torque of 516lb-ft according to preliminary figures.

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MARCH 18, 2010

Start-stop technology may still be in its infancy, but BMW may be about to take the concept to new heights. Tags: BMW Green cars Latest news car networking Siemens start-stop technology the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials traffic lights.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

The Green Piece Column. Tags: Audi BMW Bentley Biofuels Cars Citroen Ford Peugeot The Green Piece Vauxhall Volkswagen geneva motor show Lotus Engineering. Regarded as a level playing field for the world’s car manufacturers as Switzerland lacks an automotive industry of [.].

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DECEMBER 17, 2009

Mark the date of the North American International Auto Show in your calendar – because it is shaping up to be an exciting event for green car enthusiasts. The latest company to announce the debut of a new concept at the event is BMW, which will unveil its Concept ActiveE – the latest electric vehicle under [.].

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JANUARY 7, 2010

BMW is set to join the fleet line-up of the UK’s largest car club, Streetcar. The car club has announced it is to almost double its fleet within nine months, adding BMW 1 and 3 Series vehicles from January 2010 to its range of Volkswagen Polos, Golfs, Tourans and Transporter Vans. It is expected that the [.].

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JULY 2, 2009

It is already scheduled to debut in Europe this autumn, and now BMW has confirmed that it’s eagerly anticipated BMW X1 vehicle will arrive in the United States by calendar year 2011. Tags: BMW Cars Green cars Latest news BMW EfficientDynamics BMW X1.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Hot on the heels of making its North American debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will arrive in US showrooms in early December. The vehicle boasts BMW’s interpretation of two-mode hybrid technology mated to a 4.4litre twin-turbo V8.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

Yesterday we told you how BMW had chosen its lithium-ion battery supplier for the upcoming Megacity series of vehicles (see article ) and now, the group has announced it will launch the Megacity Vehicle as a sub-brand of the company. The Megacity vehicle is an outcome of project I, which has also focused on new mobility concepts.

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JANUARY 25, 2010

Attendees in previous years may have fond memories of the deafening music, smoke and dancing girls that accompanied a new model. NK Tesla Motors The Green Piece Toyota Volkswagen. Tags: Audi BMW Citroen Electric cars Honda Mitsubishi Nissan Peugeot Renault TH!NK However, at this year’s [.].

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AUGUST 23, 2009

Roll on the Frankfurt Motor Show, where yet another vehicle with a distinctly green spin will make its debut. This time it is the turn of BMW to announce the introduction of the new 320d EfficientDynamics Edition at the event - a saloon car that develops 163hp between 3,500rpm and 4,200rpm as well as 360Nm of torque.

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JULY 29, 2009

Motor racing fans won’t have missed the news yesterday that BMW is realigning all of its motor sport activities and is ending its participation in Formula 1 at the end of the 2009 season. However, could it be that it is a new environmental conscience that is motivating its decision?

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AUGUST 3, 2009

SB LiMotive, the joint venture between Bosch and Samsung SDI, has been selected to supply lithium-ion batteries for the upcoming Megacity vehicle - an electric city vehicle from BMW. The BMW Group meanwhile, has organised its electrical and urban mobility efforts within project I - an initiative from its Number One strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. Lexus LF-Ch – Considered a rival to the BMW 120d and the Audi A3 2.0

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JUNE 2, 2009

A green car event will take place at the Millbrook Proving Ground featuring vehicles from BMW, Chevrolet, Citroen, Ford, Honda, Kia, Mini, Peugeot, Toyota and Vauxhall. Tags: Green cars Latest news fleet cars Greener Company Cars In Action Millbrook Proving Ground. It takes place from June 16-18.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

It is BMW’s first application of the two-mode transmission it developed in partnership with GM and DaimlerChrysler, and as the debut of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 inches ever closer, the company has released a host of new details about this eagerly anticipated model. Peak torque is 780Nm.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

Audi will not position itself as a ‘green brand’, the carmaker’s boss told Autocar today. In a interview with the motoring magazine, Rupert Stadler, Audi’s Chairman said that the company would always build as efficient vehicles as possible but would not necessarily market itself as a green brand, unlike its rival, BMW.

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

German car maker BMW and French car group PSA Peugeot Citroen are to collaborate over the production of hybrid car components. Tags: BMW Citroen Hybrid cars MINI Peugeot collaborate hybrid PSA Peugeot Citroen. The firms have previously worked together on the development of [.].

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

For the second year in a row, BMW has cut its average CO2 emissions per car by more than any other automotive manufacturer. per cent, while BMW Group achieved 10.2 The result is the reduction of BMW Group’s average vehicle emissions in 2008 to 154g/km, down 10.2 Tags: BMW CO2 cut efficient dynamics emissions.

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AUGUST 4, 2009

After US giant Ford recorded its first increase in sales for almost two years, BMW announced it had made a net profit of 121million euros in the first three months from April to June - well above industry forecasts. Tags: BMW Cars Green cars Latest news Toyota BMW sales Toyota sales Yamaha sales.

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JUNE 27, 2009

Where does the future lie for BMW? As part of the event, the company presented the capabilities of its Aerodynamic Test Centre and Aerolab, along with a new 3.0litre petrol unit that combines turbo-charging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve management. km (40mpg) with an average CO2 rating of 158g/km.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Roll on the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, where BMW will unveil the production versions of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and the BMW ActiveHybrid 7. The hybrid components used in the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 have been developed jointly between BMW and Daimler.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Spyker-owned car maker Saab is set to benefit from BMW’s fuel saving know-how after the German manufacturer agreed to supply engines to the newly re-launched brand. The previously GM-owned and loss-making firm is seeking to improve its range of vehicles and the deal with BMW should help it produce cars that are more fuel efficient [.].

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