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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 l/100km (94 mpg US).

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BMW Fuel Production MPG 257

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 ( earlier post ) will arrive in US showrooms right on the heels of its North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 17 mpg US city, 19 mpg highway, 18 mpg combined (13.8 L/100km city, 12.4

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AUGUST 30, 2019

With the market launch of the new BMW X5 xDrive45e ( earlier post ), the drive portfolio of the Sporty Activity Vehicle (SAV) is now being expanded to include a plug-hybrid system. At the same time, the combined fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions of the new BMW X5 xDrive45e have been halved. The new BMW X5 xDrive 45e takes 5.6

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MARCH 23, 2019

At Auto Shanghai 2019 in April, BMW Brilliance Automotive will present the new edition of the BMW X1 xDrive25Le. The efficiency of the new BMW X1 xDrive25Le has also been further increased, with combined fuel consumption now some 72% lower than before. The plug-in hybrid system of the new BMW X1 xDrive25Le comprises a 1.5-liter

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BMW Battery Batteries Range 300

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

BMW is adding two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants to the new BMW 7 Series range, including the first BMW M model in the range. BMW is also optimizing the efficiency of the new BMW 740d xDrive available in European markets (fuel consumption combined: 6.8 – 6.1 The new BMW M760e xDrive and the new BMW 740d xDrive.

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JULY 9, 2013

The 2014 Corvette Stingray will deliver up to an EPA-estimated 17 mpg US (13.8 l/100 km) in the city, and 29 mpg (8.1 The estimate reflects an average of fuel economy in both the default “Tour” mode, which delivers 28 mpg highway, and driver-selectable “Eco” mode, which delivers 30 mpg highway. Earlier post.).

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MPG 2014 EPA Fuel Economy 239

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

BMW will showcase members of its new generation of diesel engines for the BMW 5 Series at the upcoming Mondial de l’ Automobile Paris 2014. liter units with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology boost the output of both the new BMW 518d and the new BMW 520d by an extra 5 kW. liters of fuel per 100 kilometres [52.3–57.3

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BMW Diesel MPG 2014 239

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AUGUST 20, 2012

BMW is offering the first rear-wheel-drive model in the X3 range in select markets, the new BMW X3 sDrive18d. With a suite of EfficientDynamics technologies, the new BMW X3 sDrive18d emits 135g/km of CO 2 , and has a combined fuel consumption of 46 mpg US (5.1L/100km) The new model is powered by a 143 hp (107 kW), 2.0-liter

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BMW Diesel MPG MPH 225

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APRIL 1, 2012

BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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Concept BMW Plug-in Hybrid 303

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JULY 8, 2014

Daimler and BMW have agreed on jointly developing and implementing one common technology for wireless recharging high-voltage batteries of electric drive and plug-in hybrid vehicles. liters for 100 kilometers (84 mpg US), equalling 65g CO 2 /km. seconds from zero to 100 km/h, and can go 33 km (205 miles) on electric power alone.

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BMW Charging Recharge Mercedes 312

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JUNE 5, 2011

BMW 1 Series, Sport and Urban Line. BMW is equipping its second-generation 1 Series with gasoline and diesel engines all of which feature new BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology package, consisting of variable-geometry turbocharger, common-rail magnetic-valve direct injection. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Emissions CO2 MPG 240

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

BMW is making a number of enhancements to its 1 and 3 Series in fall 2012. The economical BMW 114d will make its debut, and for the first time, the intelligent four-wheel drive system BMW xDrive will be available for the BMW 1 Series. New entry model: The BMW 114d. Click to enlarge. liters/100 km (54.7

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BMW Fuel Economy Diesel Emissions 225

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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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BMW Concept San Francisco Carbon Fiber 273

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

BMW M GmbH is introducing its first high-performance car with an electrified drive system. The BMW XM is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 gasoline engine and electric motor that delivers combined fuel consumption of 1.6 – 1.5 The BMW XM is also the first BMW M original since the BMW M1.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

BMW 2 Series Coupe. BMW is introducing a new generation ( earlier post ) four-cylinder 2.0-liter Coupled with the optional 8-speed Steptronic transmission, the BMW 220d Coupe now only hits the 100 km/h mark in a 7 seconds, but also attains a CO 2 emission level of less than 100 grams/km. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (52.3 - 53.5

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Diesel BMW MPG Engine 239

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JANUARY 11, 2020

The BMW Group is introducing new plug-in hybrid models: the new BMW X1 xDrive25e and the new BMW X2 xDrive25e. The new BMW X1 xDrive25e and the BMW X2 xDrive25e. mpg) and CO 2 emissions between 48 and 43 grams per kilometer for the BMW X1 xDrive25e and 2.1 With an average fuel consumption of 2.1

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BMW Plug-in Plug Hybrid 259

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

New BMW 3-cylinder turbo gasoline engine for the 218i. With the market launch of the new BMW 218i Coupe, BMW will offer a new a three-cylinder gasoline engine from the BMW Group’s latest engine family ( earlier post ) for the first time in the compact model. BMW 2 Series Coupe. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Gasoline Engine MPG 220

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JANUARY 26, 2012

BMW has introduced a new range of M Performance Automobiles featuring a new 6-cylinder in-line diesel developed exclusively for those applications. The new engine is applied in the BMW M550d xDrive Sedan, BMW M550d xDrive Touring, BMW X5 M50d and BMW X6 M50d. mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 165 g/km.

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BMW Diesel Exhaust Engine 325

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MARCH 7, 2019

Only three large manufacturers complied based on the technology levels of their vehicles alone: Honda, Subaru and BMW. Most large manufacturers used banked credits, along with technology improvements, to maintain compliance in model year 2017. GHG Performance and Standards by Manufacturer, 2017 Model Year. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy 2017 Economy EPA 268

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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. seconds while getting fuel economy that could exceed 40 mpg (5.9

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New York BMW Concept International 231

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MARCH 5, 2018

The BMW Group Leipzig plant has started series production of the BMW i8 Roadster, unveiled at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). It will be launched parallel to the enhanced version of the BMW i8 Coupé. The BMW i8 Roadster features an electric soft top, and the new BMW i8 Coupe is an extremely sporty 2 + 2-seater.

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BMW PHEV Los Angeles Production 199

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MAY 27, 2020

BMW will launch the new X2 xDrive25e SAC (“Sport Activity Coupé”) PHEV, announced in January ( earlier post ), in Europe in July 2020 with pricing from €47,250 (US$51,800). The new BMW X2 xDrive25e features the fourth and latest generation of BMW eDrive technology developed for the plug-in hybrid models.

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AUGUST 3, 2019

BMW is increasing the efficiency and variety of its electrified models for the upper mid-range segment. The latest battery cell technology contributes to increasing the electric range of the BMW 530e Sedan plug-in hybrid model to between 61 and 66 kilometers. The combined power consumption of the BMW 530e Sedan is now 14.5

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MAY 3, 2012

BMW will bring the globally successful (275,000 units sold so far) X1 to the US in the fall of 2012. Unlike other BMW SAVs, X1s destined for the US will be built in BMW’s Leipzig, Germany plant. The new BMW X1 includes a range of technologies to increase efficiency. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Earlier post.)

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BMW 2013 MPG EPA 210

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MAY 29, 2014

Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy of 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km), tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and falling below the top-performing and smaller Toyota Prius hatchback by only 4 mpg. Earlier post.). liter gasoline V6.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy Honda 199

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

BMW revealed first details of the new sixth-generation 3 Series; the 3 Series accounts for one-fifth of the company’s global sales. BMW is applying a range of technologies to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. l/100 km (57 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. BMW 328i: new four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo.

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BMW 2012 Engine MPH 275

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

BMW unveiled the new seventh-generation 3 Series at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris; market launch is from 9 March 2019. mpg US to 56 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 132 – 112 g/km). mpg US to 56 mpg US]; CO 2 emissions combined: 132 – 112 g/km). A new generation of the BMW Head-Up Display also available.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

BMW has introduced the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, a premium compact model. Five three- and four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines will be available from market launch of the new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, all featuring the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. BMW 220d xDrive Gran Tourer. Click to enlarge.

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BMW MPG MPH Diesel 150

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JUNE 12, 2019

The new generation BMW 3 Series Touring will offer the first plug-in hybrid drive system for one of BMW’s Touring models. The BMW eDrive technology in the BMW 330e Touring comprises a four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission. seconds (provisional figure).

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APRIL 11, 2009

BMW has introduced a new entry-level version of the BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle for European markets. L/100km (38 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 165 g/km. The all-wheel drive BMW X3 xDrive 18d is Euro 5 compliant. L/100km (36 mpg US) and CO 2 of 172 g/km. The X3 xDrive 18d features a 2.0-liter Click to enlarge.

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BMW Austria MPG Vehicles 199

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JUNE 4, 2010

The US Internal Revenue Service certified that the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 ( earlier post ) qualifies for up to a $900 tax credit under the Alternative Motor Vehicle provision. The ActiveHybrid 7 combines an electric motor with BMW’s 4.4-liter The ActiveHybrid 7 combines an electric motor with BMW’s 4.4-liter Earlier post.).

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Tax Credit Tax BMW MPG 186

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5 mpg higher than MY 2012. mpg higher than MY 2012), and for trucks is 19.8 mpg (annual increase of 0.5

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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JULY 29, 2011

BMW unveiled the i3 and i8 Concepts in Frankfurt, providing a look at first electrically powered production cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the i8 in 2014. If the BMW i3 is run on electricity from renewable sources, the figures improve by well over 50%. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Concept PHEV Gasoline-Electric 231

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). BMW eDrive. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid 247

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JUNE 15, 2013

BMW 4 Series Coupe. BMW is unveiling the all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe, previewed as a concept last December. All the engines use the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and deliver output ranging from 135 kW/184 hp to 225 kW/306 hp. xDrive will also be available from the autumn for the BMW 420d Coupe. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 1, 2013

Consider the 2011 BMW 335d. BMW''s last diesel 3-Series model achieved a respectable 36 mpg on the highway and an unimpressive 23 mpg city, for a combined 27 mpg figure. The 2014 BMW 328d''s gas mileage figures have just been revealed on the EPA''s fueleconomy.gov website (via.'

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MPG 2014 BMW Gas 119

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MAY 29, 2013

BMW has added the 518d to its new 5-Series line-up as a new entry-level diesel variant. The four-cylinder diesel with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and 105 kW/143 hp can be ordered for both the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the new BMW 5 Series Touring (but not in the US, where BMW is launching the 535d, earlier post ).

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