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09-14-2009, 10:25 PM
http://autos.yahoo.com/auto-shows/frankfurt_auto_show_2009/1070/BMW-Vision-EfficientDynamics-Concept;_ylc=X3oDMTE2MXV2bGdpBF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLX RvZGF5BHNsawNibXctaHlicmlk
Finally a company puts out a hybrid that doesnt look like a reject and drive like the worst handling pile of trash of all time. Hybrids do not have to suck and as I've been saying for a long time Diesel hybrids are the way to go, much better power and efficiency out of recent diesel engines. As an engineer this car makes me happy.
http://www.popsci.com/files/imagecache/photogallery_image/files/articles/bmw_vision_front.jpg
http://www.luxurylaunches.com/entry_images/0809/31/bmw-vision-hybrid-2-thumb-450x495.jpg
http://files.posterous.com/hung/BKgkZY2IWWC6SWDq4tDClce2nMA4OTggUTqtsEhRV6lgndDbaKxVfJ5 LuZkJ/BMW_Vision_Eff_01.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=1C9REJR1EMRZ83Q7QR G2&Expires=1252981616&Signature=Zx8XiQp3aIppAWuLKPyXvGljprE%3D
The Vision concept is powered by three sources: two electric motors (one at each axle, giving the car all-wheel drive in electric mode) and a turbodiesel engine (in front of the rear axle). The synchronous electric motor in front can provide a continuous output of 80 horsepower and peak torque of 162 lb.-ft. via a two-stage, single-speed reduction gearbox. For that extra kick needed when passing, the same motor can deliver 112 hp for up to 30 sec., and up to 139 hp for 10 sec.
In back, the second electric motor resides between the mid-mounted turbodiesel and BMW’s 6-speed DCT twin-clutch gearbox driving the rear axle. It is rated to serve up 33 hp continuously (51 hp peak) and maximum torque of 214 lb.-ft. Combined, the two electric motors can carry double duty in propelling the car, or serve as regenerative powerplants to recharge the onboard lithium-polymer batteries.
Finally a company puts out a hybrid that doesnt look like a reject and drive like the worst handling pile of trash of all time. Hybrids do not have to suck and as I've been saying for a long time Diesel hybrids are the way to go, much better power and efficiency out of recent diesel engines. As an engineer this car makes me happy.
http://www.popsci.com/files/imagecache/photogallery_image/files/articles/bmw_vision_front.jpg
http://www.luxurylaunches.com/entry_images/0809/31/bmw-vision-hybrid-2-thumb-450x495.jpg
http://files.posterous.com/hung/BKgkZY2IWWC6SWDq4tDClce2nMA4OTggUTqtsEhRV6lgndDbaKxVfJ5 LuZkJ/BMW_Vision_Eff_01.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=1C9REJR1EMRZ83Q7QR G2&Expires=1252981616&Signature=Zx8XiQp3aIppAWuLKPyXvGljprE%3D
The Vision concept is powered by three sources: two electric motors (one at each axle, giving the car all-wheel drive in electric mode) and a turbodiesel engine (in front of the rear axle). The synchronous electric motor in front can provide a continuous output of 80 horsepower and peak torque of 162 lb.-ft. via a two-stage, single-speed reduction gearbox. For that extra kick needed when passing, the same motor can deliver 112 hp for up to 30 sec., and up to 139 hp for 10 sec.
In back, the second electric motor resides between the mid-mounted turbodiesel and BMW’s 6-speed DCT twin-clutch gearbox driving the rear axle. It is rated to serve up 33 hp continuously (51 hp peak) and maximum torque of 214 lb.-ft. Combined, the two electric motors can carry double duty in propelling the car, or serve as regenerative powerplants to recharge the onboard lithium-polymer batteries.