Right now, the electric car segment is officially dominated by three models – the gorgeous BMW i3, the hot-looking Chevy Bolt and the daring Renault ZOE, all cars coming with exceptional performance abilities and impressive mile range.

Below we will find out which one is the most profitable to be bought in 2017. World Auto Evolution has recently released three videos that perfectly describe the cars` main highlights, like performance figures, fuel-efficiency and CO3 emissions.

Starting with the gorgeous BMW i3, the model has dominated the electric market for quite some time now, but it seems that its supremacy is facing hard times. Even so, it still remains one of the most appreciated and valued electric vehicles.

The comparison between the BMW i3 and the Chevy Bolt turns the latter one into a much more appealing and appreciated model, and that because the Bolt comes today with more power and torque – 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, adding as well a total of 310 mile range, achieved via a powerful 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Also, the Chevrolet Bolt is less expensive than the BMW i3.

On the other hand, the i3 was also put together along the Renault ZOE, which come with rather similar sizes, with the i3 being more practical when it comes to wider cargo space at the back. However, the ZOE also seems to come with a wider 41 kWh battery than the i3`s 33 kWh, which also translates through more mile range. We are looking here at the ZOE`s 250 miles, compared to the i3`s total of 190 miles.

So, judging by these realistic comparisons, it seems that the BMW i3 falls behind two relatively new electric concepts on the market – the revised Chevy Bolt and the newly arrived Renault ZOE. Push the play buttons for a more in-depth analysis!

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Thanks to BMW TV Series, we can all have a closer look at the BMW i8 totally detailed. Thus, we can know more about its carbon fiber.

The BMW i8 is considered to be a “progressive sports car”, fully equipped with high-tech systems, in a combination of “Ultimate Driving Dynamics” with power and performance under the hood.

When we say advance technology and systems, we are referring not only to electronics, but also to the carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) knowledge and futuristic design.

The futuristic design is beautifully shaped through the i8`s butterfly-style doors, made from CFRP and aluminum reinforced.

The BMW i8, through its CFRP, sets the paces for high-tech plug-in hybrid market, in terms of low weigh.

It is operated only by electric motor alone, with zero emissions and extraordinary performance, being able to reach 0 to 60 mph under 4.5 seconds.

With the i8 in front of us, we all know that the BMW manufacturer has kept its promises of delivering “The Ultimate Driving Machine” in a new era of mold-breaking shape, with dynamic sports car performance, emotive design and fuel efficiency.

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The Bavarians have made it official, one of their most important appearances at the Detroit Motor Show in early 2012 will be a new hybrid version of the F30 BMW 3 Series.

Dubbed the 2013 BMW 3 Series ActiveHybrid, it probably won’t get any tech from the Toyota deal, much like Lexus won’t get any diesels from it either.

The new hybrid will stand out thanks to its badges but also to a few other visual hints that are meant to increase fuel efficiency.

Most of the lower body kit receives a few (rather minor) changes that make the 2013 BMW 3 Series ActiveHybrid cut through the air much more cleanly.

Perhaps the most easily noticeable feature of the new hybrid is the new set of alloy wheels. The reversed fan appearance helps cooling of the brakes and lowers the drag coefficient.

Under the skin, the 2013 BMW 3 Series ActiveHybrid is powered by a 3.0 liter straight six cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology which develops 300 horsepower that’s teamed to an electric motor.

Essentially, it’s the same powerplant as the 335i but the engine was tuned for a more efficient delivery rather than performance.

Helping it along, we find the 55 horsepower electric motor, a start stop system and an automatic eight speed gearbox. It all comes together somehow and BMW claims some pretty impressive results.

The same performance is expected from the 2013 BMW 3 Series ActiveHybrid as the 335i but fuel efficiency is rated at 12% better with a capability of more than 36 mpg.

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BMW’s success didn’t happen over night and with Audi and Mercedes breathing down their neck it’s not exactly going to keep happening without any reason.

Hard work is key and hard work is what BMW is going to put into their presence at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.

Apparently, the Bavarians will be filling up the stand with models that have something rather popular these days on the side; fuel economy.

Hybrid vehicles make up a much larger part of the market in Japan than anywhere else in the world so it’s no surprise to see BMW focus on this sort of drivetrain.

To begin with, they’ll be showcasing the F10 BMW 5 Series ActiveHybrid, a fuel sipping version of the company’s glorious 535i.

Mating a 3.0 liter turbocharged inline six cylinder engine with an electric motor and providing a few tweaks to the eight speed automatic gearbox for them to work together makes for quite the result.

A total output of 340 horsepower, 40 more than standard are available while efficiency was improved by around 10 percent at the same time.

Just next to this stand, the Bavarians will be showing off another fuel saving solution, something Japan hasn’t been a fan of.

They will be unveiling a BluePerformance technology version of the BMW X5 xDrive35d. The fuel economy bonus is important but what really matters about this version of the diesel X is the addition of an AdBlue system to clean out the nasty parts of the emissions.

The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show will also include the BMW X1 xDrive20i but that’s not really that much of a revolution on fuel economy but it is a premiere in Japan.

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The technology being demonstrated this week by BMW and Volkswagen in Germany is what resulted from a government funded project.

That would be what the two companies have been at work on for the past four years, the Adaptive and Cooperative Technologies for Intelligent Traffic (AKTIV) project.

AKTIV includes a group of German automakers, suppliers and communications companies to develop and test systems that will improve traffic flow, safety and fuel efficiency. In order to achieve these improvements BMW and VW have been hard at work and the cars involved in this project have been bundled with various technology such as cameras, radar and laser sensors.

All of these are developed to automatically brake the vehicle to prevent collisions and to warn the driver of pedestrians or vehicles coming from around a corner.

The Bavarians over at BMW has even incorporated the communications systems into motorcycles to allow riders to be more aware.

With the Active Safety project, the experts from BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH have made an important contribution to improving road traffic safety. In addition, specialists from the BMW Group brought to the Traffic Management project their insights about smooth traffic flow and developed innovative navigation functions. Also, in dialogue with industry specialists, they established the basis for acceptance and implementation of the road traffic technologies and applications.

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The 2010 Engine of the Year contest has concluded and while our favorite Bavarian car maker hasn’t had an overall win or a performance related win the trophies earned are quite amazing.

The judges at the fabled competition gave BMW a prize for three categories, four if you’re willing to count the Mini Cooper S’s victory.

The first win came in the 1.8 to 2.0 liters category and it went to BMW for their 2 liter inline-four diesel delivers 204 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Using this engine the 123d delivers 37 mpg even driven to some serious performance driving.

The next win came at the upper category with the BMW N54 taking the glory in the 2.5 to 3.0 liters section and it is a well worth prize as I don’t recall anybody, ever, having something less than great to say about it.

The Bavarians at BMW get another prize in the 3.0 to 4.0 liter category for the S65 4.0 liter V8 engine that can only be found in the M3. That’s pretty much all you need to know.

As an added bonus, the subsidiary company, Mini took best in class at the 1.4 to 1.8 liter category for the engine in the Cooper S for the combination of performance and fuel efficiency.

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Noise canceling technology sounds to a purist like a cap on sound of his beloved engine, but in reality, it is a very important area of development in the automotive industry.

While the noises produced by a vehicle don’t have a direct influence on fuel efficiency, soundtracks are important because they are often a prime determinant in whether a given engine is acceptable to drivers and passengers ears.

Companies the likes of General Motors, Honda and others have been actively pursuing mechanisms destined to control noise right at the source in order to create more flexibility for modifying the powertrains. So far the only successful application of active sound engineering lies within the Chevrolet Equinox’s 2.4 liter engine but the tables may change.

It’s the turn of our beloved Bavarian company BMW to showoff their take on soundtracks of their engines. BMW has been carefully studying the structures of engine blocks and engine bays. Careful application of ribs and tuning of the structural shapes have allowed these structures to be made lighter without risk of excessive vibration.

There’s more, BMW are considering adding insulation materials closer to the engine in order to reduce the amount needed overall as well as facilitating the use of other types of engines that might be inherently noisier. So all in all what this may mean is that you can have a diesel that won’t make that unmistakable clatter at low speed or while idling.

While the noise of an engine may not seem the most important factor in purchasing a new car it is one of the first things that hit you when test driving it so if it doesn’t please you or at least not bother than all the features on the car are pointless.

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As we are just getting familiar with the new 5 Series Sedan BMW is announcing the most eagerly awaited version of its mid-size executive car.

The next generation of BMW M5 will take the “horsepower wars” to a next level.

The 2012 BMW M5 will come to the game with a different engine comparing to the last, no longer do you get a 5 liter V10 engine that puts out 507 horsepower but what you get instead will be a 4.4 liter V8 engine with twin turbocharging. This engine isn’t entirely new as it is available on the X5M and X6M already but in the F10 BMW M5 it will be better.

For starters, the output will go up to 570 horsepower and 480 lbs/ft of torque thus enabling it to get from 0 to 60 mph in about 4.4 seconds, 0.3 seconds faster than the previous model, faster then the E63 AMG Mercedes and faster than the Audi RS6. And then, there’s even more good news, the next model will be more fuel efficient and more environmentally friendly. Specifications set by BMW for the next generation of M5 state that this version should be 30% less of a pollution agent.

If these figures are achieved, the next BMW M5 will not only be faster than all it’s rivals but it will also be cleaner as well.

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