BMW might enter the hybrid pool with next-gen 5-series

Alx · 04-12-2007, 02:11 PM

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Motor Authority reports that a senior engineer has said that if a hybrid proves to be more economical in the real world than its diesel counterpart, then BMW will build one. Speculation is that such a car would be the next-generation 5-series, and then a hybrid X5 in 2010, both of which would utilize diesel-hybrid powerplants.
What was once a clear-cut hybrid vs. gasoline-powered fight has morphed into hybrid vs. a range of new and traditional alternatives (such as the responsibly driven and maintained economical gasoline engine, as this - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER piece points out). BMW hasn't been alone in supporting diesels over hybrids, seeing as hybrids are only superior in stop-and-go traffic. As soon as highway driving or sheer driving distance is included, hybrids lose their advantage.
BMW is working with DaimlerChrylser to develop its hybrid drivetrains.
[Source: Motor Authority]

Centurion · 04-12-2007, 03:50 PM

Very possible. Year 2010 is going to be the year for hybrids.

Giannis · 04-12-2007, 04:29 PM

As far as hybrids don't match pure gasoline in driving dynamics, then i still go for gasoline. But any step towards hybrid cars and cleaner environment is a step ahaid!
Go BMW!

04-12-2007, 02:11 PM	#1
Alx Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: --Poconos, PA.-- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 6,012 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 662 Times in 316 Posts	BMW might enter the hybrid pool with next-gen 5-series - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Motor Authority reports that a senior engineer has said that if a hybrid proves to be more economical in the real world than its diesel counterpart, then BMW will build one. Speculation is that such a car would be the next-generation 5-series, and then a hybrid X5 in 2010, both of which would utilize diesel-hybrid powerplants. What was once a clear-cut hybrid vs. gasoline-powered fight has morphed into hybrid vs. a range of new and traditional alternatives (such as the responsibly driven and maintained economical gasoline engine, as this - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER piece points out). BMW hasn't been alone in supporting diesels over hybrids, seeing as hybrids are only superior in stop-and-go traffic. As soon as highway driving or sheer driving distance is included, hybrids lose their advantage. BMW is working with DaimlerChrylser to develop its hybrid drivetrains. [Source: Motor Authority]

04-12-2007, 03:50 PM	#2
Centurion Jetsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 9,202 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 1,507 Times in 805 Posts	Re: BMW might enter the hybrid pool with next-gen 5-series Very possible. Year 2010 is going to be the year for hybrids.

04-12-2007, 04:29 PM	#3
Giannis Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Patra, Greece Posts: 3,934 Thanks: 255 Thanked 301 Times in 232 Posts	Re: BMW might enter the hybrid pool with next-gen 5-series As far as hybrids don't match pure gasoline in driving dynamics, then i still go for gasoline. But any step towards hybrid cars and cleaner environment is a step ahaid! Go BMW!

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