Saturday, February 12, 2011

BMW ActiveE Electric Vehicle

BMW introduces its ActiveE Electric Vehicle based on 1 Series Coupé. The car introduced the brand "ActiveE" which is part of the second phase of development of the strategy developed by BMW Group to develop and promote electric mobility. Like the Mini E, also ActiveE will soon be usable in 1000 copies in certain markets in Europe, China and the U.S.

(Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York, Boston and state of Connecticut) This last result Search BMW represents a new step towards the mass production of zero-emission vehicles. The final target is the Megacity Project Vehicle (MCV) that would meet the growing demand for sustainable mobility in congested urban areas.

And that is why the engine and battery technologies on which we will find the MCV will be tested with this ActiveE, available from 2011 with formulas of leasing: this solution will help customers to save on fuel and experience the benefits of the electric and will allow BMW to collect valuable data for models with zero emissions tomorrow.

The car is capable of 170 hp and 250 Nm of torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 9 seconds, while its lithium ion batteries to provide a range of about 160 km in conditions 'urban use. Top speed is electronically governed to 144 km / h. And just like the Mini, this car represents an experiment of conversion has been developed on a platform of integrating the existing car battery, the electric motor and electronics on a frame not designed for that purpose.

This special 1-Series is also the first BMW supply available in configurations with 4 seats and a boot worthy of the name.

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