BMW Unveils Plug-in Diesel Hybrid Supercar
BMW has unveiled a plug-in diesel hybrid supercar concept that, if it performs as promised, could achieve speeds of 155 mph and a 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds.
The new BMW Vision Efficientdyanmics Concept comes with a unique 356 horsepower drivetrain, all wheel drive, and the ability to travel up to 31 miles without kicking in the diesel engine, according to Autopia.
The car is a 2+2 four-door (!) that BMW claims will get 62 miles per gallon and emit just 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer, which is similar to a Toyota Prius and especially impressive for a diesel engine. The report said that the lithium-polymer battery pack consists of 98 cells, doesn't need active cooling, and recharges in two and a half hours using 220 volts.
It's doubtful the car will see production at least in this guise. For now, consider it a rolling technology bed for future high-performance BMWs. Another photo after the break.
The new BMW Vision Efficientdyanmics Concept comes with a unique 356 horsepower drivetrain, all wheel drive, and the ability to travel up to 31 miles without kicking in the diesel engine, according to Autopia.
The car is a 2+2 four-door (!) that BMW claims will get 62 miles per gallon and emit just 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer, which is similar to a Toyota Prius and especially impressive for a diesel engine. The report said that the lithium-polymer battery pack consists of 98 cells, doesn't need active cooling, and recharges in two and a half hours using 220 volts.
It's doubtful the car will see production at least in this guise. For now, consider it a rolling technology bed for future high-performance BMWs. Another photo after the break.
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Comment by Green Energy Work Shop on January 15, 2010 at 4:25pm -
The diiesel engine kicks in afdter 31 miles?
For some reason the manufacturers of these hybrids do not do like the original folk did in the 1980's which was to use the combustion engine at all times to power the vehicle. Of course you initially charge the battery bank. But a constant running combustion engine meant that the vehicle went places. You stopped for gas, then went on. You did not stop to get a charge. If you needed to boost the charge in a 24 hour period you did that at home.
If you do not know what I am talking about. :Look up the original hybrid electric vhehicle designs and kits in Mother Earth News archives from 1984 ti 1987.
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