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BMW Megacity EV to Launch in 2013; MINI E and Concept ActiveE Fleet Trials in China

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A Concept ActiveE is in the background. BMW is focusing on lightweight materials for the vehicle, given the pivotal role weight plays in the range achievable by electrically driven vehicles. During the test phase some 50 MINI E cars are also being delivered to customers in China in 2010. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Study finds 20-25% of EV range lost as psychological safety buffer; driver assistance systems could shrink that buffer

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Adaptive control of range resources. Drivers compare the current range situation with their range level reference values, which are driven by certain trait and coping skill variables. This leads to a certain efficiency of range utilization. During the field study a total of 79 users drove the MINI E for six months.

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BMW unveils i3 BEV and i8 PHEV Concepts

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The i8 (left) and i3 Concepts. 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. An optional gasoline-powered range extender can provide further range.) i3 Concept.

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BMW to Premiere the Concept ActiveE at NAIAS 2010 in Detroit; Electric 1 Series Is The Second EV Project Under i Megacity Vehicle Initiative

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The BMW Concept ActiveE. BMW has introduced the Concept ActiveE, the latest electric vehicle project under BMW Group’s initiative to produce vehicles that explore solutions to minimize environmental impacts while preserving the kinetic driving experience for which BMW has long been known—the i Megacity Vehicle initiative.

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MINI to present MINI Electric Concept design study at the IAA; all-electric production model in 2019

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MINI will present the new MINI Electric Concept design study at the IAA Cars 2017 show in Frankfurt am Main. Designed for use in urban areas, this concept car offers a window into how pure-electric day-to-day mobility might look in the years ahead. MINI will present an all-electric series-production model in 2019.

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BMW Brilliance Automotive presents prototype plug-in hybrid sedan based on 5 Series; targeted for China market in 2013

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The BMW Brilliance plug-in hybrid concept. have presented a concept plug-in hybrid sedan based on the long wheelbase version of the BMW 5 Series Sedan. The worldwide MINI E fleet trial was extended to China at the beginning of the year, involving the sites of Beijing and Shenzhen. Click to enlarge.

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MINI realigning model range with emphasis on electromobility; crossover & premium compact segments; and China

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The British premium automobile manufacturer MINI is realigning its model range, with a focus on drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. In 2008, MINI was a trailblazer for electromobility in the BMW Group. Electrified vehicles now account for 10% of MINI sales.

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