Along with the already development of the BMW i3 electric and BMW i8 plug-in hybrid, BMW has led the way to the development of more environmentally focused technology, that would maximize the fuel efficiency and would provide the same kind of power as conventional engines do.

We are talking about the development of the hydrogen fuel cell technology that would fill-up the future BMW models by 2020 in a viable partnership with Toyota. The same technology was recently presented at the BMW Group Innovation Days event.

In a recent press release, representatives from both BMW and Toyota stated that the FCEV (the hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) is the ultimate innovation in the energy efficiency achieved thanks to the strong partnership between to the major manufactures in the electric segment.

At the event, BMW presented the future 5-Series Gran Turismo, which will come with 245 horsepower and a 300 mile range, making this particular model highly sustainable in terms of power and fuel-efficiency. But BMW has still a long way ahead, as it has to deal with the some major issues, concerning the lack of the infrastructure that would sustain the hydrogen technology.

Still, representatives from BMW are positive about the future of the FCEV: “Hydrogen fuel cell drive system is a future-focused variant of BMW eDrive technology allowing all-electric driving with a high operating range and short re-fuelling times,” described a caption on the marque’s Facebook page, where they shared eight images from the driving event. “The BMW Group Innovation Days showed a vision of the future.”

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The 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e has finally made its world debut at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, after first being showcased online in some details concerning the interesting powertrain choice it will come with, once it will be launched on the market at the beginning of next year.

As you already know, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is the carmaker`s first plug-in hybrid core brand, coming with some special features that would make it a real sport utility vehicle. First off, the SUV is extremely practical, offering a lot of space inside, with the overall cargo capacity standing at 1,700 liters.

But the real outstanding qualities of the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e are hidden under the hood, where the impressive plug-in hybrid powertrain really makes it exceptional. I am referring to the conventional 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline unit, developing 245 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.

The conventional engine is backed by an additional electric motor, which is capable of providing an extra 113 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. The electric motor is also hooked to a 9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which can be recharged in around 4 hours, and has a mile range of 31 km, at a top speed of 120 km/h.

The overall power now stands at a good 313 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. In terms of performance, the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e is capable of reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, at a topping of 210 km/h. The German carmaker has also presented all these performance details, displaying the powertrain at its stands in Shanghai, the company revealing the gearbox, the battery pack, differentials and other important parts of the entire powertrain, a spectacular display which gathered a lot of BMW enthusiasts and fans!

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BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo has officialy appeared on internet and now we have high quality pictures. We can say that BMW Alpina B7 is a unique car powered with a 4.4-liters V8 Bi-Turbo engine and a power of 507hp. BMW Alpina B7 has a 0-60mph acceleration of 4,7s and the B7’s top speed is electronically limited to 173mph. BMW Alpina B7 is based on new BMW 7-Series (2009 model) and will feature upgrades to the braking system and also to the suspension.

BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo will make its world debut at Geneva Motor Show which will be opened on 5-15 March. I think that Alpina has built a unique piece of new 2009 BMW 7-Series and also the car will have a real succes on market.

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