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. Electric grid reliability and sustainability are the foundation for an EV powered future,” said Thomas Ruemenapp, Vice President, Engineering, BMW of North America.

Honda 105

Honda BMW Companies Ford 105

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.)

BMW 247

BMW New York London Production 247

Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Ten- and 12-cylinder engines are on a virtual death watch, with V-12 purveyors like Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, and BMW widely expected to eliminate these longtime markers of automotive prestige. And where costs are plummeting for EVs, they’re already rising for ICE cars, as automakers divert resources elsewhere.

Plug-in 95

Plug-in Ferrari Engine Hybrid 95

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The driver can program times for charging as well as preheating or cooling and adapt them to his or her requirements, such as departure time, so as to save resources and costs. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations.

Audi 150

Audi PHEV Fuel Diesel 150