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BMW EFFICIENT DYNAMICS –
MAKING A LITTLE GO A LONG WAY.
BMW EfficientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.
BMW was one of the fi rst manufacturers to pursue the goal of
effi cient drive technologies, as part of its multi-award-winning
sustainability strategy. BMW Effi cientDynamics, included as standard,
is a comprehensive technology package designed to reduce fuel
consumption and emissions – while simultaneously enhancing
dynamic performance. A winner of many technology awards, it has
enabled the BMW Group to reduce the CO
emissions of its European
new-vehicle fl eet by more than % since . BMW models
currently emit g of CO
or less per km, and models
do not exceed
g of CO
per km. The BMW Group intends
to achieve a further %
reduction in CO
emissions by .
Different paths to the same destination: unmistakable BMW driving
pleasure. Under the umbrella of the BMW Effi cientDynamics project,
BMW is continuously developing innovative systems that will bring
us closer to the long-term goal of emission-free mobility. This BMW
initiative for more driving pleasure is based on several pillars:
Technology package. The optimisation of vehicles powered
by conventional diesel and petrol engines continues apace.
A comprehensive technology package with innovations such
as BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, ECO PRO mode or the
Auto Start/Stop function enables the reduction of fuel consumption
and emissions, while at the same time increasing power output
and driving enjoyment. Included as standard in every BMW.
BMW ActiveHybrid. The BMW range includes impressive hybrid
models, such as the BMW ActiveHybrid and BMW ActiveHybrid ,
and the BMW ActiveHybrid . Thanks to intelligent energy management,
all of these volume models combine high effi ciency with superior
dynamic performance.
BMW ActiveE. Since , there has been a new type of dynamism
on the road: the BMW ActiveE. Powered by electricity alone, it is
manufactured in a small production run, as part of a pilot project. In
this way, BMW is preparing the way for the emission-free mobility of
the future, with a promise: % emissions and % driving enjoyment.
BMW Hydrogen. BMW sees hydrogen as a long-term option for
emission-free mobility. BMW has been a pioneer in this fi eld since the
s, and in presented a luxury saloon powered by a hydrogen
engine: the BMW Hydrogen .
BMW i. In line with the BMW Effi cientDynamics idea, the BMW i brand is
developing visionary new electric vehicle concepts such as the BMW i
and the BMW i. These vehicles include existing BMW Effi cientDynamics
technologies combined with intelligent lightweight design innovations
such as the use of carbon. With a focus on sustainability across the entire
value-added chain and a range of supporting mobility services, BMW i is
redefi ning individual mobility.
Auto Start/Stop function.
During brief stops, for example at a red
light, the Auto Start/Stop function automatically switches off the engine
to reduce fuel consumption. A “Start/Stop” symbol in the Info Display
indicates that the function is active. The interior temperature remains
constant even with the engine switched off, ensuring that comfortable
conditions are maintained during longer stops.
BMW Tw i n Pow e r Tur b o techn o logy. B MW Tw i n Po w er Tu rbo
technology combines advanced injection technologies and fully variable
power control for enhanced effi ciency with innovative turbocharger
technology for added dynamism.
Eight-speed automatic transmission. The close spacing of gear
ratios in the new optional eight-speed automatic transmission (standard
on i, d and the xDrive models
) enables maximum use of the
optimum rev range, lowering fuel consumption and enhancing shift
comfort.
Air vent control. A sensor constantly determines the engine’s current
cooling requirements, rendering a permanent air stream through the
radiator unnecessary. The air vents in front of the radiator open or close
depending on the environmental temperature and road speed. When
shut they improve aerodynamics, shorten the engine’s warm-up time
and thus reduce fuel consumption.
Optimum Shift Indicator. Timely gearshifts are one of the most
effective and easiest ways to save fuel. This is where the Optimum Shift
Indicator provided in conjunction with the six-speed manual transmission
comes in. It shows the driver which gear to use in order to save fuel.
Electric Power Steering. Unlike conventional, hydraulic steering
systems, Electric Power Steering only uses energy during actual
steering. When the steering wheel position is constant the electric
motor is inactive.
Brake Energy Regeneration. Brake Energy Regeneration means that
the generator usually only generates electricity when the driver either
takes the foot off the accelerator or brakes – previously unused kinetic
energy is converted into electrical energy and fed into the battery.
ECO PRO mode.
This mode enables drivers to improve fuel economy
by up to per cent,
depending on their personal driving style. It
optimises the accelerator pedal and transmission response, including
shift points, and intelligently adapts the heating and air conditioning
strategy to save fuel. ECO PRO also advises the driver when to ease up
on the accelerator pedal, for example, and how to save even more fuel.
A number of BMW Effi cientDynamics measures are equipment-dependent and not available for all
model variants. Your BMW partner will be pleased to advise you further.
THE BMW EFFICIENT DYNAMICS MEASURES IN THE
BMW SERIES TOURING AT A GLANCE.
1
Status 03/2013.
CO
emissions caused by the production and supply of fuel or other energy carriers are not
included in the calculation of CO
emissions.
Not available for i and i.
Md xDrive comes with eight-speed sport automatic transmission as standard.
Not available for i.
Determined in an internal BMW fuel consumption study.
