We are living in a world where pollution and global warming are constantly threatening our lives and the need for more environmentally-friendly vehicles would be our salvation. Luckily, carmakers worldwide are already planning viable solutions which would make our world a safer place.

And with the fast developing electric segment, a lot of auto companies are already improving their latest technology and try to come with more advanced cars. And autonomous driving is that technology that will be slowly but surely implemented in the auto industry.

BMW is also that special carmaker that has pioneered the electric industry with the BMW i3, but the German based carmaker is also planning to implement the technology on its hardcore M division.

We might be looking thus at extremely potent M models all powered-up by electric motors and coming as well with autonomous driving, and that would be indeed interesting to see in the next decade. And the 2016 Paris Motor Show was the perfect opportunity for the carmaker to point out its future plans.

Ian Robertson, BWM AG, has stated in a recent interview that: “BMW is enjoying its most successful period in history, it has got the broadest range of cars, they are sold out around the world and ultimately I see [electrification] technology that can move in both directions here.”

The BMW CEO has also given us another hint, suggesting that the BMW 7-Series would be the perfect model to receive autonomous technology in the future, with other high-end models to follow.

The hybridization process would also begin in small steps, starting with subtle makeovers that would improve the car`s fuel economy and performance. Slowly, each M model will eventually receive an electric version in the next decade.

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The BMW German based automaker has decided to come up with an updated Concept X5 eDrive, before the vehicle reaching public debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show.

The eDrive is based on the X5, coming with a plug-in hybrid system that back the standard engine, making the vehicle more fuel-efficient, without slowing down the car.

We are talking about a TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder petrol engine, developing 180 kW/245 horsepower, backed by an electric motor which develops an extra 70 kW/95 horses.

More to it, the motor is equipped with a lithium-ion battery rechargeable at an ordinary household socket, providing the vehicle an extra 20 mile/30 km range.

During tests, the BMW Concept X5 eDrive managed to come up with a fuel efficiency of 3.8l/100 km, the mileage being set without forcing the car.

Additionally, the BMW Concept X5 eDrive gets a total speed of 120 km/h on electric power alone, while the 250 Nm of torque helps the car reach 0 to 100 km/h in 7 seconds.

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BMW has finally launched the price tags for the i3 electric in Australia, with the vehicle coming from 63,900 AUD.

The BMW i3 can be now purchased at the starting price of 63,900 AUD after the model will be launched on the market in November this year.

Along with the i3, BMW will also get the hot i8 plug-in hybrid in Australia, with prices yet not to be announced, but what is certain, the Australians will have to wait for another six months to see it on the market.

To be a reminder, the BMW i3 was first introduced to the public in 2013, with the car being considered the company`s “small green” vehicle.

The BMW i3 is now available for order in Europe as well as in the US, since the model is wanted for its high performances.

Talking about performances, the i3 comes with an electric power, developing 170 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque.

All the power of the electric power is transmitted to a single-speed transmission sending it to the rear wheels. The electric motor can be backed by a 650cc two-cylinder petrol engine.

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The F10 BMW 5 Series has one eagerly expected model besides the M5 version.

It is of course, the hybrid that has just been spotted “driving round town” recently. You may note that unlike most BMW cars in testing, this one doesn’t feature heavy camouflage but rather discrete line concealers.

This sort of camouflage is not because BMW don’t really care enough about it any more it’s most likely because they know that enough F10 5 Series have gotten public images so it’s not worth the trouble anymore.

If the exterior may seem familiar the underpinnings of this car however don’t seem to fall under the same etiquette as this car will most likely borrow technology from the ActiveHybrid concept and just as that car the future 5 Series hybrid should be sporting a 3 liter inline six diesel engine teamed up with a 40 kw electric motor.

The eight speed automatic gearbox should also be in the mix in an effort to create a car with efficiency in mind. Some very typical BMW features will be the placement of the lithium ion battery and engine to such relative positions that they don’t spoil the weight distribution.

That electric power may not get you a long way on batteries only but it could give you some extra torque should you need it an overtaking maneuver.

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