Luxembourg / Munich. The BMW Group is using its presence at the "Fleet Europe Days" on 22 and 23 October in Luxembourg to show fleet operators ways to decarbonise their fleets. In addition to fully electrified vehicles, the focus will be on fuels based on renewable raw materials.

Their advantage: the potential to save CO₂. With more than 250 million existing vehicles in Europe, their CO₂ footprint can be improved if the proportion of renewable fuels is increased. A new technical solution used by the BMW Group is proof that all BMW diesels in a fleet are fuelled exclusively with HVO100. Refuelling data from the vehicle is compared with data from the fleet operator's payment system. This means that the fuel used by the vehicle can be traced seamlessly. An important step towards an "HVO100 only fleet" for fleet customers.

Dr. Martin Kaufmann, Head of Powertrain Development at the BMW Group: "Our goal is always to have more environmentally friendly and efficient vehicles on the road. With the diesel replacement fuel HVO100, we have an opportunity to reduce the CO₂ footprint of vehicle fleets. Especially in the area of fuels that are not based on fossil fuels, we see a potential that we are ready to realise.”

Bernhard Kuhnt, Head of Sales Region Europe, BMW Group: "Fleet customers are extremely important for sales in Europe and at the same time diesel remains a very good powertrain technology for many fleets.

The use of HVO100 offers a way to quickly reduce CO₂ emissions that takes into account individual use cases - whether driving long distances or towing a trailer - and can thus help our fleet customers reduce their CO₂ footprint."

Initial contractual agreements with the operators of large BMW diesel fleets in Germany and Italy are imminent. These test fleets, together with the internal BMW Group fleet that has already been launched, will provide important data and findings for the further improvement of the technical solution.

HVO100 used in the first fuelling of all diesel produced in Germany

Since January 2025, all diesel models produced in Germany are being fuelled with HVO100 before delivery to dealers. This step underlines BMW's commitment to making decarbonisation possible and achievable today. The abbreviation HVO stands for 'Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil' and the suffix '100' indicates that it is filled with 100 per cent pure fuel.

 
"Neste MY Renewable Diesel™" HVO100 is used at the BMW Group plants in Munich, Dingolfing, Regensburg and Leipzig.

The fuel from Finnish manufacturer Neste enables a CO2e reduction of up to 90 per cent ("well to wheel") compared to fossil diesel. The initial filling at the plants before delivery to the BMW Group dealer organisation is five to eight litres, depending on the model.

For the BMW Group, technological openness is a top priority. "Options instead of bans" is its motto. The company continues to invest in a broad portfolio - from battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cells to highly efficient combustion engines that can run on renewable fuels.

The BMW Group has long approved its vehicles for a variety of renewable fuels - including HVO100, B10 and eFuels according to the EN590 standard for diesel engines, and E25 and eFuels according to the EN228 standard for petrol engines.

Regulatory framework conditions must catch up

Regulation must catch up. To accelerate the uptake of renewable fuels across the market, the BMW Group is calling for an ambitious implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), including national quotas that require at least a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from fuels, to be transposed into national law by 2025.

Dr. Thomas Becker, Head of Policy, External Relations and Sustainability at the BMW Group, says: "The BMW Group demands that every measure to reduce CO₂ emissions is taken into account at every stage of a vehicle's life cycle. This also includes the use of renewable fuels - especially for vehicles that primarily run on CO₂-neutral fuel (CNF). These must be formally recognised in EU fleet legislation. The fuels are available, what we need now is a pragmatic and quickly implementable regulation that enables companies to develop innovations and make them marketable."

Munich. The new BMW iX3 demonstrates the BMW Group's take on implementing a holistic approach to product sustainability across the entire life cycle. During product development, extensive measures were implemented throughout the supply chain, production and use phases, explicitly focused on conserving resources and reducing the model’s environmental footprint. As such, the Neue Klasse marks an important milestone toward achieving the company's 2030 and 2050 CO₂e targets.
 
CO₂e benefits achievable after only one year of use
The extensive decarbonization measures in the supply chain results in an early break-even point: when charged with electricity from the European energy mix, the CO₂e footprint of the new BMW iX3 50 xDrive is lower than that of a comparable model with a combustion engine after about 21,500 kilometers (WLTP combined). When charged exclusively with electricity from renewable sources, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive beats the comparable ICE model after only 17,500 kilometers (WLTP combined), allowing customers to potentially achieve CO₂e benefits in as little as one year.

Decarbonization in the supply chain
The key levers to reduce CO₂e emissions in the supply chain are the use of secondary materials and renewable energy, alongside product and process innovations. This combination of measures has led to a decrease of CO₂e emissions in the supply chain of 35% during product development.
The Gen6 battery cells of the BMW iX3 high-voltage storage system are made of 50% secondary cobalt, lithium, and nickel materials. In addition, renewable energies are harnessed in the anode and cathode materials and cell production. This is how CO₂e emissions per watt hour were reduced by 42% compared to the Gen5 cell of the previous model.

The BMW Group is increasingly focused on the use of innovative and secondary materials in other components as well. 
For instance, 30% of the secondary raw material  used for the engine compartment cover and the storage compartment under the front hatch is recycled maritime plastic. This post-consumer material consists of old fishing nets and ropes, preventing these materials from potentially being dumped in the ocean.
Secondary aluminum accounts for 80% of the wheel carriers and swivel bearings as well as 70% of the cast aluminum wheels.

‘Design for Circularity’: consistent implementation in the Neue Klasse 
The BMW Group applied the ‘Design for Circularity’ approach consistently in developing the BMW iX3. The approach builds on the concepts of secondary first (the prioritized use of secondary materials), strategic material selection and disassembly optimization. As a result, secondary materials account for one third of all material used in the new BMW iX3 50 xDrive.
One example of implementing these three concepts is the Econeer seat cover, available in the interior trim Essential, whose fabric, adhesive and fleece are all made from PET. This mono-material choice increases recyclability. Moreover, the textile yarn used consists entirely of recycled PET as well.
Other components whose development followed the ‘Design for Circularity’ approach include the center console, instrument panel and interior floor trim.

Significantly improved efficiency in the use phase    
BMW EfficientDynamics involves consistently identifying and harnessing efficiency potential in all vehicle subsystems. Applying this approach, the energy consumption of the new BMW iX3 is 20% lower than in the predecessor model (WLTP combined).
This significant improvement is primarily based on optimized aerodynamic properties, reduced rolling resistance and on-board power consumption as well as the drive’s unparalleled combination of efficiency and dynamics. 

Sustainability-centric production at BMW Group’s Debrecen plant
Designed and built according to the BMW iFactory principles, the new BMW Group plant in Debrecen, Hungary, is fully focused on efficiency, digitalization and sustainability. It is the first BMW Group car factory that is operated and produces vehicles without using fossil fuels, such as oil and gas, under normal operating conditions.
The only energy source to power operations at the site is electricity. According to current planning, up to 25% of the plant's annual electricity needs can be covered by the photovoltaic system located on the premises. The remaining electricity is obtained from other renewable energy sources. Surplus solar energy is stored in a heat storage unit and used to heat the paint shop ovens as needed.
Only 0.1 tons of CO₂e are emitted in the production of a BMW iX3 car, about two third below production at other BMW Group plants.

The BMW Group’s sustainability targets
The BMW Group's commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement and to achieving Net Zero by 2050 or earlier is an integral part of the comprehensive 360° sustainability approach incorporated in the corporate strategy. The company is pursuing ambitious, scientifically derived CO₂e targets for the coming years. For instance, the BMW Group intends to reduce its CO₂e emissions by at least 40 million tons in 2030 (baseline: 2019).

Publicly accessible, TÜV-verified Product Carbon Footprint 
For years, the BMW Group has released its vehicle footprint, which includes a greenhouse gas report for its vehicles verified by Germany’s TÜV Technical Inspection Association. The report for the new BMW iX3 50 xDRIVE can be downloaded here and is also available in the My BMW app. It offers increased transparency regarding raw materials used and CO₂e emissions over the entire vehicle lifecycle.

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+++ BMW Group adds to the range of My Trips driving statistics with an update for the My BMW App and MINI App +++ The driver’s carbon impact is based on their vehicle’s footprint and routes they have driven +++ Available for selected models with all types of drive system +++

Munich. The BMW Group is now offering customers even broader scope for personalising analysis of their driving stats in the My BMW App and MINI App. The latest update, available from June, will allow drivers to view their personal carbon footprint for the first time. Almost three years after My Trips was launched to help drivers evaluate their journeys, this function will now also provide data on the emissions those trips are producing.

“Our usage research shows: The information in My Trips is one of the most popular features in the app,” says Dirk Wiedmann. “We are now expanding this successful function with carbon footprint calculation, giving our customers simple and straightforward access to sustainability-related information via a popular and widely used channel.”

Emissions from vehicle production and use: two sets of figures make up the driver’s personal footprint.
The personal carbon footprint function has been designed with a technology-open approach and is available for vehicles with combustion engines, as well as plug-in hybrid and fully electric models. At launch, this feature will be rolled out across selected models in various European countries *. Calculation of the personal footprint is based on two central sets of figures.

• Emissions from vehicle use: My Trips analyses the routes the driver has completed and uses the energy consumed in the process to work out the CO₂ emitted. To this end, CO₂ equivalents are calculated using data from the International Energy Agency (IEA). For vehicles with combustion engines, the app calculates the amount of CO₂ emitted based on the fuel consumed. For battery-electric vehicles, it shows the emissions generated when using the average national energy mix – and also tells the driver how high emissions would be by comparison if green energy were used.
• Emissions from vehicle production: These are emissions generated during the manufacturing process. Emissions are recorded from the processing of raw materials, procurement of materials, transport logistics and the production of the model at hand. The BMW Group already sets out the emissions figures for numerous models in the form of Vehicle Footprint Reports. These are calculated according to recognised standards for life cycle assessments and certified by the TÜV Rheinland agency. They can also be downloaded from the BMW Group website.

Ready for electric mobility: My BMW App helps with the transition.

The My BMW App also includes the Electric Vehicle Analysis introduced last summer. This function allows customers whose BMW is powered by a combustion engine to simulate how well a fully electric BMW fits their personal driving profile. Here, the customer selects an electric BMW model as an alternative vehicle in the app. Once the combustion-engined model has made at least 200 journeys and covered a distance of 2,000 kilometres (over 1,240 miles), the analysis shows the journeys the user could have completed on a single charge with the electric vehicle selected, and also flags up charging stations close to frequently visited destinations. More than 100,000 customers had used this analysis by May 2025.

Over 14 million customers around the world use the My BMW App and MINI App. The My Trips function is available in more than 90 countries and is actively used by 1.9 million users.

* The new function will only be available to users of selected vehicles for which a TÜV-certified carbon footprint has been calculated. This feature will launch in Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Luxemburg, the Netherlands and Switzerland, and be available in the BMW 1 Series (key number 81GE), BMW 2 Series (31GH), BMW X2 (71GM, 21GM), BMW X3 (11GR, 31GP, 65GP), BMW 5 Series (31FK, 11JF, 71FJ), BMW 5 Series Touring (11HH, 11GW, 21GV), BMW M5 (81FK) and BMW iX (41CF) and MINI Cooper (11GC), MINI Cooper C (11GD), MINI Aceman (31GC) and MINI Countryman (41GA, 11GA).

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+++ La sixième génération de technologie BMW eDrive marque une étape de taille en matière de mobilité électrique +++ BMW Energy Master : unité de commande centrale intelligente pour la batterie haute tension fondamentalement inédite – développée et produite en interne +++ Mise en commun de l’expertise de la chaîne de valeur de l’électromobilité en Bavière et en Autriche +++ Principe modulaire innovant et flexible pour la conduite électrique +++

Munich/Landshut. BMW Group présente son nouveau bond en avant dans le domaine de la technologie d’entraînement électrique et ouvre ainsi la voie à une nouvelle ère de la conduite entièrement électrique. À l'occasion des Tech Days de Landshut, l’entreprise a offert un premier aperçu du développement et de la production de batteries haute tension et de systèmes d’entraînement électrique faisant appel à la sixième génération de la technologie BMW eDrive. Chaque véhicule Neue Klasse tout électrique en bénéficiera. Le premier modèle de la Neue Klasse sera produit en série dans le courant de l'année à l'usine de Debrecen, en Hongrie. Voici un aperçu des points forts de la technologie :

• L’unité de commande centrale intelligente Energy Master sur la batterie haute tension – développée par le BMW Group et produite à l’usine de Landshut.
• Un nouveau concept de batterie haute tension qui, associé à la cellule cylindrique BMW, promet d’offrir un véritable bond technologique, notamment des améliorations significatives en termes de densité énergétique, de vitesse de recharge et d’autonomie.
• Le BMW Group démontre également son ouverture technologique en matière de systèmes d’entraînement électrique, grâce à l’utilisation de différents types de moteurs électriques : SSM et ASM.
• Une approche modulaire de la production de moteurs électriques confère au BMW Group un degré de flexibilité exceptionnel.
• Le BMW Group réunit l’expertise de l’ensemble de la chaîne de valeur de la mobilité électrique en Bavière et en Autriche – du développement au recyclage, en passant par les achats et la production.
• Il fait à la fois preuve d’une ouverture technologique et d’une expertise complète dans tous les domaines de la mobilité électrique.

Adopter une approche ouverte sur la technologie tout en donnant le rythme de la mobilité électrique

« Pour le BMW Group, la mobilité électrique représente l’avenir et constitue un domaine de croissance clé. Nous ouvrons actuellement la voie avec cette technologie de propulsion. Dans le même temps, nous adoptons délibérément une approche ouverte sur la technologie, en reconnaissant que les besoins de mobilité varient d'une région du monde à l'autre », explique le Dr Joachim Post, membre du Conseil d'administration de BMW AG, responsable des achats et du réseau de fournisseurs. « Nous souhaitons offrir à nos clients le meilleur concept d’entraînement parfaitement adapté à chaque besoin. Il est possible d’allier les deux : proposer la meilleure technologie pour tous les besoins et être à la pointe de la mobilité électrique. »

Plus minces, plus rapides, plus performantes : les batteries haute tension pour la Gen6

Avec la nouvelle technologie BMW eDrive de sixième génération (Gen6 en abrégé), le BMW Group fait un vrai bond technologique. Les améliorations côté produits comprennent une vitesse de recharge 30 % plus rapide et une augmentation de 30 % de l’autonomie, certains modèles atteignant des chiffres encore plus élevés. En outre, le concept de batterie haute tension Gen6 bénéficie de la nouvelle technologie 800 V. La Gen6 fera ses grands débuts cette année dans la Neue Klasse et sera ensuite utilisée pour les modèles de la gamme entièrement électrique du BMW Group. Le concept des batteries haute tension Gen6 est fondamentalement nouveau et trouvera des applications dans tous les segments de véhicules, jusqu’aux modèles hautes performances de BMW M GmbH. Le nouveau design de la batterie, encore plus fin, permet de l’intégrer dans une multitude de modèles, quelle que soit la hauteur du véhicule. La batterie haute tension joue un rôle de composant structurel dans les carrosseries des modèles Neue Klasse (« pack-to-open-body »), et les nouvelles cellules cylindriques y seront intégrées directement (« cell-to-pack »). Cette nouvelle cellule cylindrique BMW affiche une densité énergétique 20 % supérieure à celle de son prédécesseur, la cellule de batterie prismatique Gen5. En outre, la recharge dans les deux sens sera possible : le BMW Group a confirmé la recharge bidirectionnelle de série pour la Gen6.

Unité de commande centrale hautement intelligente : le BMW Energy Master

Tous les éléments permettant ce bond technologique sont réunis dans le BMW Energy Master. Cette unité de commande centrale est placée sur la batterie haute tension et fournit l’interface pour l’alimentation haute et basse tension et pour les données de la batterie haute tension. Elle contrôle également l’alimentation électrique du moteur électrique et du système électrique du véhicule et est le gage d’un fonctionnement sûr et intelligent de la batterie haute tension. Le BMW Group a déposé toute une série de nouvelles demandes de brevet pour le système électrique du véhicule, notamment ses fusibles électroniques. Le matériel et les logiciels de l’Energy Master ont été entièrement développés en interne au sein du BMW Group. Cela garantit que les développements technologiques et les mises à jour des véhicules peuvent être mis en œuvre indépendamment et en temps réel via des Remote Software Upgrades, offrant ainsi un avantage particulier aux clients.

Approche « local for local » pour assemblage des batteries haute tension et le réseau fournisseurs

Les batteries haute tension de la Neue Klasse sont assemblées dans cinq nouveaux sites de production que le BMW Group a implantés à proximité de ses usines de véhicules dans le cadre d’une approche « local for local ». Par exemple, des sites d’assemblage de pointe pour les batteries haute tension Gen6 sont actuellement en construction à Irlbach-Straßkirchen (Basse-Bavière), Debrecen (Hongrie), Shenyang (Chine), San Luis Potosí (Mexique) et Woodruff, près de Spartanburg (États-Unis). Cette approche préserve la production même en cas d'événements politiques et économiques imprévus. En outre, les sites existants sont renforcés, ce qui permet de garantir et de créer des emplois. Le principe du « local for local » se poursuit dans le réseau de fournisseurs de cellules de batterie : afin de couvrir la demande pour la Gen6, le BMW Group a conclu des accords contractuels avec différents partenaires pour cinq usines de cellules de batterie, réparties en Europe, en Chine et aux États-Unis.

« Cell-to-pack » et « pack-to-open-body »

La production des batteries haute tension Gen6 suit les principes « cell-to-pack » et « pack-to-open-body ». Le « cell-to-pack » consiste à positionner les cellules cylindriques – fabriquées par les fournisseurs conformément aux spécifications du BMW Group – directement dans le boîtier de la batterie haute tension, sans passer par l'étape intermédiaire de production d'un module. « Pack-to-open-body » fait référence au nouveau rôle de la batterie haute tension en tant que composant structurel de l’architecture du véhicule. De nombreuses innovations brevetées par le BMW Group sont disponibles ici.

Le savoir-faire de Bavière et d’Autriche – une demande dans le monde entier

Avant que la production en série des batteries haute tension ne débute à l’échelle internationale, les processus de production seront développés et les batteries de présérie seront soumises à des essais approfondis. Tout ceci aura lieu dans les usines pilotes de batteries haute tension du BMW Group à Parsdorf, Hallbergmoos et Munich. Les nouvelles usines de production en série à travers le monde seront alors prêtes. L'expertise en matière de produits et de processus est concentrée en Bavière. La fabrication de l’Energy Master se fera à l’usine de Landshut, qui fournira ensuite toutes les usines d’assemblage de batteries haute tension dans le monde. C’est là que l’unité de commande hautement intelligente sera installée sur la batterie haute tension. Le moteur électrique doté de la technologie BMW eDrive de sixième génération est produit à l’usine Steyr en Autriche, qui abrite également un centre de développement pour les systèmes d’entraînement électrique et la gestion thermique.

Production de l’Energy Master à l’usine du BMW Group de Landshut  

Un système de production ultramoderne pour le BMW Energy Master prend forme à l'usine de Landshut. Cette dernière conçoit actuellement l’unité de commande hautement complexe en présérie. La production en série sur la première ligne débutera en août 2025 et une nouvelle phase d’expansion suivra mi-2026. C’est la première fois que le développement et la production de cette unité de commande centrale ont lieu en interne au sein du BMW Group. « En tant que plus grand fabricant de composants internes de l’entreprise, Landshut joue un rôle majeur pour la Neue Klasse », explique le Dr Joachim Post. « L’usine est un pôle d’innovation et un moteur de transformation. » 200 personnes environ seront employées dans la zone de fabrication de l’Energy Master à Landshut lorsque la production commencera, pour atteindre jusqu’à 700 personnes au fur et à mesure qu’elle augmentera. Depuis 2020, le BMW Group a investi plusieurs centaines de millions d’euros dans l’expansion de la mobilité électrique à l’usine de Landshut, renforçant à la fois le site de production lui-même et le statut de puissance industrielle de l’Allemagne sur le long terme. Le système de fabrication modulaire utilisé pour produire l’Energy Master a également été entièrement conçu en interne par le BMW Group. Il est fourni en sous-composants par une chaîne d'approvisionnement mise en place par le BMW Group. Celle-ci s'étend à la chaîne d'approvisionnement à n niveaux pour les composants essentiels tels que les semi-conducteurs. Les avantages de cette configuration se manifestent à la fois en termes de coûts et de sécurité d’approvisionnement. Le système de production évolutif permet à l’entreprise de répondre rapidement et en toute flexibilité aux exigences du marché. Le haut degré d'automatisation, impliquant jusqu'à 400 robots dans la phase d'expansion finale, maximise l'efficacité. Une surveillance complète en cours de processus, qui comprend l’utilisation de systèmes de caméra basés sur l’IA, et des contrôles de système en bout de ligne à 100 % dans un environnement de salle blanche sont le gage d’une qualité optimale.

Différents processus de recyclage au sein de la chaîne de valeur

Avec l’essor de la mobilité électrique, l’accent est de plus en plus placé sur le recyclage des batteries haute tension à la fin de leur cycle de vie. Dans le cadre d’un partenariat à long terme avec SK tes – l’un des principaux fournisseurs de solutions innovantes pour le cycle de vie des technologies – le cobalt, le nickel et le lithium des batteries en fin de vie sont récupérés par BMW Group et intégrés dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement pour la fabrication de nouvelles batteries. Cette approche en boucle fermée accroît l’efficacité et la résilience de BMW Group dans le cadre d’une économie circulaire. BMW Group suivra une voie similaire aux États-Unis, au Mexique et au Canada jusqu’en 2026 en concluant un partenariat distinct.

Recyclage direct innovant au sein de BMW Group

BMW Group explore également d’autres options de recyclage dans le cadre du processus de création de valeur. La méthode de recyclage direct développée en interne en est un exemple. BMW Group travaille main dans la main avec sa coentreprise Encory à la mise en place d’un centre de compétences pour le recyclage des cellules de batterie en Basse-Bavière, où l’entreprise mettra en pratique ses idées de recyclage direct. Ce procédé innovant permettra de décomposer mécaniquement les matériaux résiduels de la production des cellules de batterie et les cellules de batterie entières en leurs précieux composants. Les matières premières ainsi obtenues seront réutilisées directement dans le processus de production pilote des cellules de batterie au sein des centres de compétence de l’entreprise.

Approche technologique ouverte pour la mobilité électrique : le nouveau système e-drive de la Gen6

BMW Group a retenu le principe d’un moteur synchrone à excitation électrique (EESM) pour son unité de puissance Gen6. Sur ce type de moteur synchrone, le champ magnétique dans le rotor est généré par des enroulements alimentés en courant continu plutôt que par des aimants permanents. Ainsi, la force du champ magnétique du rotor peut être adaptée de manière optimale aux conditions de charge prévalentes. Il en résulte à la fois d'excellents niveaux d'efficacité aux points de fonctionnement pertinents pour le client et une puissance de sortie constante à des vitesses de rotation élevées. Comme pour la version Gen5, le moteur synchrone sera placé au-dessus de l’essieu arrière et sera doté d’un boîtier compact intégrant l’unité d’entraînement électrique, l’électronique de puissance et la transmission. De nombreux détails techniques du moteur ont été créés à l’aide d’une expertise brevetée, le rotor sans pot représentant à lui seul plus de dix demandes de brevet.

La Neue Klasse intègre également la technologie ASM

Le groupe motopropulseur de la Gen6 utilise une seconde technologie de moteur électrique supplémentaire sous la forme du moteur asynchrone (ASM). Au lieu d'être généré par des aimants permanents (PSM) ou une excitation électrique (EESM), le champ magnétique du rotor est induit par le stator. Sur ce type de moteur, le rotor se présente sous la forme d’une cage métallique. Le moteur asynchrone offre l'avantage d'une conception plus compacte et d'une meilleure rentabilité. Les variantes de moteur ASM seront montées sur l’essieu avant des voitures Neue Klasse équipées de BMW xDrive.

Améliorations de taille de la technologie EESM

Outre l’ajout de la technologie ASM, la technologie EESM a également fait l’objet d’une mise à niveau majeure pour la Gen6 : le rotor, le stator et l’onduleur ont tous été entièrement conçus pour la nouvelle architecture 800 V de la technologie Gen6 afin de maximiser les performances et l’efficacité du système d’entraînement. Une refonte complète des systèmes de refroidissement de l'huile et de l'eau a également contribué à cette optimisation. En outre, les experts du BMW Group ont aussi réussi à améliorer le moteur électrique et le carter central en termes de poids et de rigidité. La transmission est toujours de type hélicoïdal à deux étages, mais sa géométrie et son refroidissement ont été optimisés, les frottements ont été réduits et l'acoustique est plus agréable. Le « cerveau » du moteur synchrone à excitation électrique, l’onduleur, est désormais doté de la technologie 800 V et de semi-conducteurs en carbure de silicium (SiC) pour accroître l’efficacité. Il est entièrement intégré dans le carter du moteur électrique. Sa mission consiste à convertir l’alimentation CC de la batterie haute tension en CA pour l’utiliser dans le moteur électrique. L’onduleur a été développé en interne par BMW Group et est produit à l’usine de Steyr en Autriche.

Réduction du poids, des coûts et des pertes d'énergie - pour une plus grande efficacité du véhicule

Les résultats obtenus grâce à l'intégration intelligente de nouvelles technologies dans le groupe motopropulseur électrique et à l'amélioration constante des systèmes existants sont impressionnants. Par rapport à un modèle xDrive Gen5, un futur modèle Neue Klasse doté des technologies EESM et ASM présente les améliorations suivantes : les pertes d’énergie ont été réduites de 40 %, les coûts de 20 % et le poids de 10 %. En combinant différents types de moteurs électriques, l’approche technologique de BMW Group est donc clairement mise en évidence dans le domaine de la mobilité électrique. À l’avenir, les clients pourront choisir parmi des modèles équipés d’un, deux, trois ou quatre moteurs électriques selon leurs préférences et leurs besoins individuels. La technologie BMW eDrive de sixième génération est un facteur important dans le gain d'efficacité global du véhicule d'environ 20 % pour la Neue Klasse. Ce chiffre est basé sur une comparaison avec la génération actuelle de véhicules tout électriques de BMW Group.

Le concept modulaire offre un avantage décisif pour la fabrication de moteurs électriques

Le concept de fabrication du système d’entraînement électrique Gen6 utilise le principe des blocs de construction modulaires. Il constitue la base d’une fabrication extrêmement flexible de différentes variantes de moteurs électriques sur l’ensemble de la gamme de modèles Neue Klasse. Le concept de « bloc de construction » modulaire permet de réaliser des économies d’échelle positives et des réductions de coûts au niveau du développement et de la production. Il a également pour effet d’améliorer l’évolutivité des volumes de production. L’approche modulaire garantit un degré de flexibilité élevé dans la production, les réseaux d’approvisionnement et les achats.

Les systèmes d’entraînement électrique Gen6 : fabriqués à Steyr

La production en série des systèmes d’entraînement électrique Gen6 débutera à l’usine BMW Group de Steyr à l’été 2025. La pré-production a déjà démarré sur le site autrichien en septembre 2024. Les moteurs de pré-production sont soumis à des tests rigoureux et certains sont déjà montés sur des véhicules d’essai Neue Klasse de l’usine de Debrecen. D’ici à 2030, BMW Group aura investi plus d’un milliard d’euros sur le site depuis le lancement du projet en 2022 afin d’étendre son expertise en matière de développement et de production de systèmes d’entraînement électrique. Grâce à l’augmentation de la capacité, l’usine conservera son statut de premier site de production du constructeur pour les systèmes d’entraînement. Elle développe et fabrique des moteurs à combustion pour les marques BMW et MINI depuis plus de 40 ans. Les nombreuses années d’expérience et le haut niveau d’expertise de l’usine de Steyr dans le domaine des systèmes d’entraînement en font le site idéal pour la fabrication des moteurs électriques Gen6. Sa capacité de production annuelle est de 600 000 unités d’entraînement électrique. Les moteurs diesel et essence continuent d’y être fabriqués parallèlement aux moteurs électriques. D’ici à 2030, près de la moitié des salariés sur site devraient travailler dans le secteur de la mobilité électrique, étape indispensable pour pérenniser les plus de 4 700 emplois de l’usine. À l’avenir, tous les composants clés de l’unité d’entraînement électrique innovante et hautement intégrée – à savoir le rotor, le stator, la transmission, l’onduleur et le boîtier – seront produits à Steyr. Les onduleurs seront notamment fabriqués pour la première fois dans une salle blanche interne, ce qui permettra à l'usine de moteurs d'entrer dans le domaine de l'ingénierie électrique. Les composants d’entraînement électrique seront construits sur deux nouvelles lignes d’assemblage à Steyr.

Gestion thermique : interaction complexe, cruciale pour les performances

La gestion thermique implique une interaction très complexe entre différents systèmes d’un véhicule électrique et est d’une importance cruciale pour une multitude de paramètres de performance, notamment l’autonomie, la consommation en conditions réelles, l’accélération et le temps de recharge. La gestion thermique consiste à maintenir en permanence la température du moteur électrique, de l’électronique de puissance et de la batterie haute tension dans une plage optimale, tout en préservant le confort des passagers. Une gestion thermique efficace est également essentielle pour une recharge rapide. Ici, la température de la batterie doit être maintenue dans une fenêtre définie afin de tirer le meilleur parti de la capacité de recharge disponible. Contrairement aux moteurs thermiques, les moteurs électriques dégagent peu de chaleur. Cela signifie que, selon l’état de fonctionnement, la batterie et l’habitacle doivent non seulement être refroidis, mais également chauffés. Le site de Steyr conçoit les systèmes de gestion thermique pour tous les véhicules électriques du BMW Group. Le centre de développement de l’usine est également responsable du cerveau au cœur du moteur électrique, à savoir l’onduleur.

Usine du BMW Group de Landshut – un fabricant de composants aux multiples talents

Le site de Landshut est la plus grande usine de composants du BMW Group dans le monde, fournissant des composants à toutes les usines de véhicules et de systèmes d’entraînement de l’entreprise. Ses quelque 3 700 employés produisent un large éventail de composants de pointe pour les véhicules du BMW Group. Travaillant en étroite collaboration avec le Centre de recherche et d’innovation (FIZ) du BMW Group de Munich, l’usine de Landshut joue un rôle central en tant que pôle d’innovation pour l’industrie automobile. Elle développe des technologies et des processus de fabrication pionniers qui permettent à l'entreprise de conserver son avantage concurrentiel. Dans le cadre du projet Neue Klasse, le site investit environ 200 millions d’euros dans sa fonderie de métaux légers afin d’augmenter la capacité de production annuelle des carters de moteurs électriques. Le procédé de coulée d’injecteurs (ICA, Injector Casting) développé et breveté à Landshut est un excellent exemple de la force d’innovation de l’usine. Ce procédé unique au monde est utilisé pour fabriquer les boîtiers en aluminium très complexes des moteurs électriques qui établissent de nouvelles normes en matière de légèreté et d’intégration fonctionnelle.

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Christian Marxt

Porte-parole Réseau de production, Groupe motopropulseur et Batteries haute tension

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E-mail : Christian.Marxt@bmwgroup.com

Carolin Seidel

Porte-parole de l'usine du BMW Group de Landshut

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E-mail : Carolin.Seidel@bmwgroup.com

Florian Moser

Chef d'équipe Achats et Réseau de fournisseurs, porte-parole Dr Joachim Post

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E-mail : Florian.Moser@bmwgroup.com

Bernhard Ederer

Porte-parole Technologie d’entraînement, Batterie, Recharge, Efficient Dynamics

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Porte-parole Durabilité

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E-mail : Diana.Schaidnagel@bmw.de

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Munich. Increased efficiency through consistent electrification, optimised emissions and innovations in the areas of driver assistance and digital services are the focus of the model revision measures for numerous BMW model series that will take effect in autumn 2020. From November 2020, all models of the premium brand will meet the requirements of the currently strictest exhaust emission standard Euro 6d. In the BMW 5 Series, the range of plug-in hybrid models has been extended by three new variants. New inline 6-cylinder diesel engines and 48-volt mild hybrid technology lower fuel consumption and emissions of selected models in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 8 Series. In addition, further engines will supplement the drive portfolio of the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé.

Efficiency becomes more diverse: World premiere for five plug-in hybrid models in the BMW 5 Series.
The range of BMW models with electrified drive systems will also be consistently expanded in autumn 2020. The expanded range of the following electrified models is especially attractive: BMW 545e xDrive Sedan (fuel consumption combined: 2.3 – 2.2 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.3 – 15.8 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 53 – 49 g/km; electric range: 47 – 57 km), BMW 530e Touring (combined fuel consumption: 2.0 – 1.8 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.1 – 15.4 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 46 – 42 g/km; electric range: 52 – 57 km (WLTP)) and BMW 530e xDrive Touring (combined fuel consumption: 2.4 – 2.2 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 16.7 – 16.1 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 54 – 50 g/km; electric range: 48 – 53 km (WLTP)). The BMW 5 Series model range now already includes five plug-in hybrid variants. In the upper mid-size class, BMW offers the largest selection of models with electrified drive.

In the new BMW 545e xDrive Sedan, an inline 6-cylinder petrol engine and an electric drive integrated into the 8-speed Steptronic transmission deliver impressive driving dynamics in a particularly efficient manner. The power of the two drive units adds up to a maximum system output of 290 kW/394 hp and is distributed between the front and rear wheels as required by the intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive. The brand’s hallmark combination of energy efficiency and sportiness also characterises the new Touring models, whose plug-in hybrid system consists of a 4-cylinder petrol engine and an electric drive system also integrated into the 8-speed Steptronic transmission. Together they generate a system output of up to 215 kW/292 hp in the XtraBoost mode when load requirements are particularly high.

Increased dynamic performance and reduced fuel consumption: New inline 6-cylinder diesel engines with 48-volt mild hybrid technology in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 8 Series.
With the introduction of 48-volt mild hybrid technology in additional models, BMW continues to consistently reduce fuel consumption and emissions in its current vehicle fleet. This is linked to the introduction of a new generation of inline 6-cylinder diesel engines. As of autumn 2020, four mid-size models of the BMW 3 Series and three luxury sports cars of the BMW 8 Series will offer noticeably more dynamic performance and increased efficiency.

This twofold and BMW typical progress is achieved through further advanced BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and additionally with the aid of a particularly powerful starter generator and an additional battery. The dynamic power delivery when starting off and accelerating is enhanced by the additional power of 8 kW/11 hp spontaneously provided by the 48-volt starter generator. In other load ranges the electric drive can relieve the combustion engine and thus increase its efficiency. The power required for this is generated by intensive recuperation in braking and thrust phases and stored in a 48-volt battery, which also supplies the vehicle’s electrical system.

The 48-volt mild hybrid technology will be used in four further BMW 3 Series models from November 2020. In the new BMW 330d Sedan (combined fuel consumption: 4.7 – 4.4 l/100 km*; combined CO₂ emissions: 125 – 116 g/km*) and the new BMW 330d Xdrive Sedan (combined fuel consumption: 5.0 – 4.7 l/100 km*; combined CO₂ emissions: 132 – 123 g/km*) and the new BMW 330d Touring (combined fuel consumption: 4.8 – 4.5 l/100 km*; combined CO₂ emissions: 128 – 119 g/km*) and the new BMW 330d Xdrive Touring (combined fuel consumption: 5.2 – 4.8 l/100 km*; combined CO₂ emissions: 136 – 127 g/km), it supports the new inline 6-cylinder diesel engine, which already provides additional driving pleasure with its maximum output increased by 15 kW/21 hp to 210 kW/286 hp. Thanks to a two-stage turbocharging system and an advanced common rail injection system whose piezo injectors now inject the fuel with up to ten injections per working cycle and a maximum pressure of 2 700 bar into the combustion chambers, engine response and efficiency of the 3.0 litre engine are optimised. The new diesel engine generates its maximum torque, which has been increased by 30 to 650 Nm, between 1 500 and 2 500 rpm. The increased power of the combustion engine and the additional electrical power noticeably improve the car’s sprint capacity. For example, the new BMW 330d Sedan improves its acceleration from zero to 100 km/h by 0.2 seconds to now 5.3 seconds.

In the BMW 8 Series, 48-volt mild hybrid technology is combined with an equally new and even more powerful 3.0-litre diesel engine. The BMW 840d xDrive Coupé models (fuel consumption combined: 5.8 – 5.6 l/100 km*; combined CO₂ emissions: 154 - 146 g/km), BMW 840d xDrive Convertible (fuel consumption combined: 6.0 – 5.7 l/100 km*; combined CO₂ emissions: 159 – 151 g/km) and BMW 840d xDrive Gran Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 5.9 – 5.6 l/100 km*; combined CO₂ emissions: 155 - 148 g/km) will be powered by a 250 kW/340 hp inline 6-cylinder engine in the future. The 15 kW/20 hp increase in top-level output also results from further advanced BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. It now includes a multi-stage turbocharger with variable turbine geometry for the high-pressure and low-pressure stages. The maximum torque of 700 Nm is generated alreadybetween 1 750 and 2 250 rpm. In the luxury sports car model range, the new drive technology enables the BMW 840d xDrive Coupé, for example, to improve its acceleration figure from a standing start to 100 km/h by 0.1 seconds to 4.8 seconds. The optimised performance characteristics of the diesel engine are accompanied by precisely adapted fine tuning of the chassis and its control systems.

The new diesel engines for the BMW 3 Series and the BMW 8 Series also represent the latest state of the art with regard to emissions. They feature exhaust gas treatment technology, whose engine-proximate components consist of a diesel oxidation catalytic converter and an SCR coating on the diesel particulate filter. In order to optimally reduce nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions, a second metering unit is additionally integrated at the outlet of the engine-proximate SCR system.

BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé: Additional engines and new optional extras.
New engines will be available from November 2020 for the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé. The new BMW 116i (combined fuel consumption: 5.8 – 5.4 l/100 km*; combined CO₂ emissions: 133 – 124 g/km) is powered by a 3-cylinder petrol engine with an output of 80 kW/109 hp and a maximum torque of 190 Nm. It is equipped as standard with a manual 6-speed transmission and accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds. A 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch is optionally available. In addition, the model range will be expanded to include the new BMW 120i (fuel consumption combined: 5.8 – 5.5 l/100 km*; combined CO₂ emissions: 134 – 126 g/km). Its 4-cylinder petrol engine generates a maximum output of 131 kW/178 hp and a maximum torque of 280 Nm and is combined as standard with a 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch. The new BMW 120i accelerates from a standing start to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds.

Outstanding economy is the hallmark of the new entry-level diesel engine for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé. The 3-cylinder diesel engine of the new BMW 216d Gran Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 4.1 – 3.8 l/100 km*; combined CO₂ emissions: 108 – 99 g/km) provides a maximum output of 85 kW/116 hp and a maximum torque of 270 Nm. It transmits its power to a 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch as standard and enables acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds.

The range of optional equipment for the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé is supplemented by the BMW Individual Shadow Line lights. With the black inserts at the upper edge of the headlamps they make the front view even more powerfully expressive.

Urban Cruise Control: Increased comfort and optimised safety when driving in urban traffic.
The increased level of comfort and safety achieved through combined speed and distance control will also be available in numerous current BMW models when driving in city traffic from autumn 2020 onwards. In conjunction with the optional Driving Assistant Professional, the Urban Cruise Control function is available in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series, the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, the BMW 8 Series and the BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7, BMW M5, BMW M8, BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M model series. It extends the range of functions of the Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function by a traffic light recognition function. In addition to vehicles and traffic signs ahead, traffic lights registered by the stereo camera are also taken into account.

In the case of traffic light signals that are clearly related to the lane you are travelling, these are automatically registered by the speed and distance control system. If the traffic light is red, the system decelerates the vehicle to a standstill. A green light signals the continuation of the journey. In a more complex intersection situation where, for example, different light signals apply to different lanes, a traffic light symbol is displayed in the instrument cluster. The driver can then confirm the light signal shown there and continue to use the automatic speed and distance control or control the speed himself. For additional comfort in city traffic there is a drive reminder function. While stationary at a traffic light, the current traffic light phase is displayed in the instrument cluster; at the beginning of the green phase, the driver also receives a signal to start driving.

The Urban Cruise Control function can also be integrated into the car at a later date by means of a Remote Software Upgrade. With the exception of the BMW 8 Series models, this option is available for vehicles of all the above-mentioned series produced from July 2020 onwards and which are equipped with the Driving Assistant Professional.

New digital services for more driving pleasure: BMW News, BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with new functions, personal profile picture and simple log-in.
The latest generation of the display and control system makes it possible to use new digital services in numerous current BMW models. The BMW Operating System 7, which is available in conjunction with BMW Live Cockpit, BMW Live Cockpit Plus or BMW Live Cockpit Professional, allows the driver to customise what is displayed to a very high degree. From November 2020, audio content will also be tailored to the driver’s wishes and needs with BMW News. Based on the driver’s individual interests, current online news is selected from publisher offerings and broadcast in the form of naturally spoken language via the vehicle's audio system.

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is one of the particularly innovative services that features in current models with BMW Operating System 7. The digital companion, which enables intuitive operation of numerous vehicle functions via voice control (“Hey, BMW”), is constantly gaining new capabilities. From autumn 2020, the operating modes MAX eDrive and AUTO eDrive or ELECTRIC and HYBRID can also be activated in the appropriately equipped plug-in hybrid models by means of a naturally spoken instruction.

Optimised options for creating a driver profile allow further customisation opportunities. From November 2020, the driver can no longer only login by entering the BMW ID manually, but also via the My BMW App as well, making the process very convenient. A QR code generated for this purpose can be displayed on the Control Display, which can be scanned using a smartphone. The personal driver profile data can then be transferred to the vehicle. Also new: The driver can add a photo of his choice to his individual profile.

BMW X1 and BMW X2: New headlamp variants and BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line with extended features.
Adaptive LED headlights will be available for the compact BMW X2 Sports Activity Coupé from November 2020. They optimise visibility when driving at night, among other things by means of a high beam matrix function. This feature is able to increase the range of vision while at the same time avoiding any dazzle effect on other road users. To achieve this, the high beam is divided into several LED segments that can be activated and deactivated independently of each other to adapt how the road is illuminated to the respective traffic situation.

In addition, the striking BMW Individual Shadow Line lights are available as a new option for the BMW X2 and the BMW X1. The sporty appearance of the BMW X2 can be further enhanced by the BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line with extended features. In addition to the high-gloss black side window surrounds, this option includes a black frame for the BMW kidney grille and tailpipe trims in chrome black.

New paint finishes allow for expressive individualisation.
New additions to the range of paint finishes for numerous models will be introduced in autumn 2020 allowing for even greater levels of individualisation. The new San Remo Green metallic paint finish will also be available for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé in future. For the BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7, the colours Dravit Grey metallic and Sparkling Brown metallic have been added to the range. In addition, the BMW Individual special paintwork finishes Grigio Telesto metallic, Urban Green metallic, Frozen Black metallic, Petrol Mica metallic, Ruby Red metallic, Avus Blue metallic and British Racing Green metallic are also available for the large BMW X models. 

For the BMW i3 (combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 13.1 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km) and BMW i3s (combined fuel consumption: 0.0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 14.6 – 14.0 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 0 g/km) new paint finishes will also be available from November 2020. The purely electrically driven models will be available with paint finishes in Cashmere Silver with accents in BMW i Blue and Galvanic Gold with accents in Frozen Grey metallic and Fluid Black with accents in Frozen Grey metallic.

* all new models available with start of production in November 2020

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

• BMW Live Cockpit Professional avec système de navigation BMW Maps basé sur le cloud et BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant de série. Intégration du smartphone avec préparation Apple CarPlay et Android Auto, Remote Software Upgrade et services numériques de BMW Connected Charging également de série).
• Excellentes références environnementales grâce à l’engagement envers la durabilité tout au long de la chaîne de valeur. L’empreinte carbone de la BMW iX3 dans l’ensemble de son cycle de vie est nettement inférieure à celui d’une BMW X3 xDrive20d ; l’impact est réduit de 30 % en cas d’une utilisation de l’électricité du mix énergétique européen pour la recharge et d’environ 60 % en cas d’utilisation exclusive d’énergie verte.
• En Belgique, le prix de départ de la BMW iX3 est fixé à 69 950 euros (TVAc), au Luxembourg 67.650 euros TVAc.

Munich. The BMW iX3, the production of which will commence in 2020, facilitates locally emission-free driving in a novel and efficient form, whilst also being suitable for everyday use. A range of more than 440 km* within the legislative WLTP test cycle will be achieved with a net-battery size of 74 kWh*. The first purely electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is the trailblazer for BMW eDrive technology of the fifth generation, which, starting 2021, will also be deployed in the BMW i4 and the BMW iNEXT. For this purpose, both the drive system and the high-voltage battery unit featuring pioneering battery cell technology have been completely redeveloped. In the BMW iX3, the related advancement ensures brand-typical driving experience combined with outstanding efficiency and a novel balance of weight and range.

The BMW iX3 is yet a further milestone in the consistent realisation of the BMW Group’s electrification strategy. In 2020 the BMW X3 will become the brand’s first model available both with conventional petrol and diesel engines as well as plug-in hybrid and purely electric drive. With this “power of choice” offer, the globally operating company is taking into account the various different requirements and needs of their worldwide customers worldwide as well as maximum effectiveness in the reduction of CO2 emissions. The BMW iX3 is produced for the world market by the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive in Shenyang, China.  

* = preliminary data

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The fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology is the key to future-oriented sustainability for vehicles with electrified drive systems. It is the result of consistent development work within the framework of BMW EfficientDynamics and the experience gained by the BMW Group in the field of electric mobility spanning more than 10 years. All powertrain components used for BMW eDrive technology were developed solely by the BMW Group. Moreover, the electric motor and the high-voltage batteries are produced in corporately owned manufacturing facilities. In this way, the BMW Group ensures it has a decisive influence on the product properties and the quality of each component. Furthermore, the drive unit and the high-voltage battery unit are flexibly scalable in terms of power and energy content and can thus be used in various different vehicle concepts and segments.

EfficientDynamics at its best: New drive component with high efficiency and brand-typical power characteristics.  
In the BMW iX3, EfficientDynamics reaches a new level. The vehicle’s fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology comprises a drive unit in which electric motor, system electronics and transmission are brought together into a central housing. As a result, the required installation space of the drive technology and its weight are considerably reduced. The ratio between motor output and weight of the drive system improves around 30 percent compared to the previous generation.
The electric motor featured in the BMW iX3 delivers a maximum power output of 210 kW/286 hp*. The torque of 400 Nm* allows for high initial acceleration and keeps a high level even at the upper motor speeds because of exclusive BMW design measures.

A further special feature of the electric motor being deployed in the BMW iX3 for the first time is a construction method that eliminates the need for rare earth materials.

The electric motor used in the BMW iX3 transfers power to the rear wheels. This effectuates a further increase in drive system efficiency. Moreover, the range of the BMW iX3 benefits from the drive design conveying the traditional BMW rear-wheel drive experience.

High-voltage batteries with significant higher energy density and responsible use of raw materials.

The high-voltage battery unit of the BMW iX3 is integral part of BMW’s fifth eDrive generation and is based on the latest evolution in NMC-811 technology in BMW typical prismatic design. The BMW Group has outstanding development capabilities in this field. This know-how flows into precise specifications with regard to the use of materials and battery design, according to which the battery cells are produced. Consistent research and development work not only raises energy density but also constantly improves all battery cell characteristics, in particular also durability and safety. In total, the BMW high-voltage battery shows the optimum of what is possible nowadays.
At the same time the BMW engineers were able to reduce the share of cobalt contained in the battery by another two thirds. Compared to former technology used by BMW Group, the gravimetric energy density on cell level in the BMW iX3 is around 20 percent higher.

With the BMW iX3 the raw materials Cobalt and Lithium for the first time are purchased by BMW directly and then handed over to the producer of the battery cells.

In addition, scalability and the compact design of the high-voltage battery unit have been further optimised. The battery cells are grouped into modules at specialised BMW production locations and finally assembled as high-voltage battery packs aligned to each model. The high-voltage battery unit in the BMW iX3 is installed in an extremely flat position in the vehicle floor. Thanks to this arrangement, there is no loss of space for passengers and the luggage compartment compared to the conventionally powered versions of the BMW X3.

Greater range thanks to high efficiency rather than a bigger battery

With a gross energy content of 74 kWh*, the high-voltage battery unit installed in the BMW iX3 achieves a range of more than 440 km* in the legislative WLTP test cycle. Within its segment, the BMW iX3 boasts not only a unique low power consumption of less than 20 kWh/100km* accordingly to the WLTP test cycle, but also stands for a novel ratio between battery size and range.
Thanks to the favourable efficiency rating of the drive components and the high energy density of the high-voltage battery unit, the BMW iX3 achieves a range that is only possible for common electric vehicles with larger and thus heavier batteries.

Positive environmental impact secured.
The “real” ecological footprint of electric vehicles is sometimes questioned, particularly in markets still having a low percentage of green electricity in the public power grid. At the BMW Group every electrified model has to proof that for the entire cycle, comprising raw material procurement, supply chain, production and usage phase as well as recycling, its CO2 balance is substantially better than the one of a conventionally powered sibling.  For the BMW iX3 the related advantage is more than 30 percent compared to a BMW X3 sDrive 20d when average European power supply is used during the car’s usage phase. If the vehicle is charged with green electricity the advantage is around 60 percent.

Furthermore, in analogy with the BMW i3 Plug&Play technology, the high-voltage battery featured in the BMW iX3 is planned for a second life as a stationary battery pack for the period following the first long life in the car. This way the already positive CO2 balance of the BMW iX3 can be further improved.

* =  preliminary data

Munich. The heart of the BMW brand beats in the premium segment of the mid-range category. Along with the BMW 4 Series Coupé, BMW 4 Series Convertible and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé models, it is the BMW 3 Series that brings out the qualities that are key to hallmark brand driving pleasure in a particularly concentrated form. Now BMW is transferring the brand's characteristic core features to the age of electric mobility – the central purpose in developing the BMW i4. The BMW Group's first purely electrically powered model for the premium mid-range combines driving dynamics, sporty and elegant design, premium quality and the spacious comfort and functionality of a four-door Gran Coupé with locally emissions-free mobility. This heralds a new era of driving pleasure.

The future of electric mobility will be shaped by fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, for which the BMW iX3 – to be produced from 2020 onwards – will act as a pioneer, followed by the BMW iNEXT and the BMW i4. With fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, which also includes the latest innovations in the field of battery cells, the BMW i4 sets new standards in sporty performance, achieving a range of some 600 kilometres.

The development of the BMW i4 is part of a comprehensive product offensive by the BMW Group in the field of models with electrified drive. The company currently has the biggest range of all-electric and plug-in hybrid models within the competitive field. By 2023, the BMW Group will have 25 models with electrified drive in its program. With a model portfolio that includes efficient combustion engines as well as modern plug-in hybrid and purely electric drive, the BMW Group as a globally operating company is taking into account the varying requirements and preferences of its customers in different regions of the world. Irrespective of the type of drive selected, all current and future models feature hallmark brand driving pleasure as part of their specific characteristics.

Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology for optimised dynamics, efficiency and range.

The drive technology of the BMW i4 sets new standards in terms of power density, efficiency and range in locally emissions-free driving. The electric motor, power electronics, charging unit and high-voltage battery have been entirely newly developed. Together they form the BMW eDrive technology of the fifth generation, with which the BMW Group has made further significant advancements in the field of electrified drive. From 2020 onwards, fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology will be introduced first in the BMW iX3 and then in the BMW iNEXT and BMW i4. The electric motor developed for the BMW i4 delivers a maximum output of around 390 kW/530 hp, reaching the level of a V8 engine in current BMW models fitted with a combustion engine. Its spontaneous power delivery gives the BMW i4 outstanding performance characteristics and exceptionally high efficiency.

The fifth generation of BMW eDrive also includes a newly designed high-voltage battery featuring the latest battery cell technology. The design of the high-voltage battery developed for the BMW i4 is characterised by its extremely flat design and optimised energy density. With a weight of some 550 kilograms, it has an energy content of around 80 kWh. This gives the BMW i4 a range of approximately 600 kilometres.

Gran Coupé with characteristic design and performance features.

The all-electric BMW i4 will be produced from 2021 onwards and subsequently launched on the global automotive markets. The new model will be manufactured at the company's main plant in Munich, where other vehicles produced include the BMW 3 Series Sedan with conventional combustion engine and plug-in hybrid drive, the BMW 3 Series Touring with conventional drive and from summer 2020 also with plug-in hybrid drive, the BMW 4 Series Coupé and the BMW M4 Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 10.0 – 9.3 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 227 – 213 g/km). In addition to the sporty, elegant design that is typical of a 4-door coupé of the brand, the BMW i4 is characterised by impressive performance features. The BMW i brand's first Gran Coupé accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in around 4.0 seconds, achieving a top speed of more than 200 km/h.

A flexible vehicle architecture, the flat, low-positioned high-voltage battery and the compact drive technology create a high degree of freedom in realising a model-specific design. The BMW i4 combines the characteristic proportions of a 4-door coupé with the typical design features of a BMW i model. Dynamically stretched lines and a precise surface design go hand in hand with aerodynamically optimised exterior features as well as sustainability accentuations that are specific to BMW i. High entry and exit comfort for the rear passengers and a spacious, variable interior ensure high suitability for both day-to-day trips and long-distance travel. As such, the BMW i4 can be clearly identified as a BMW Gran Coupé – and equally clearly as an electrically powered vehicle.

Modular, flexible drive and battery storage technology.

The electric drive component of the BMW i4, its charging unit and high-voltage battery are all developed in-house by the BMW Group. Production is carried out in-house or according to BMW Group specifications. Here, the experience gained from development of the previous generations of BMW eDrive technology is consistently tapped into with the aim of optimising all components on an ongoing basis.

The BMW Group's comprehensive expertise in the field of electrified drive systems forms the basis for a scalable modular system whose components can be integrated into different vehicle concepts with great flexibility. Fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology comprises a highly integrated drive system in which the electric motor, transmission and power electronics are accommodated in a single housing. This drive system is compatible with all vehicle concepts and will be available for different models in a range of output levels. The highly integrated design of the system allows a significant increase in power density as well as a reduction in weight and manufacturing effort. Production of future-generation electric motors will no longer require materials categorised as rare earths.

The next generation charging unit is characterised by a uniform package suitable for all future vehicle architectures. It can be used in plug-in hybrid models as well as in purely electrically powered vehicles and is designed for a charging capacity of up to 150 kW. This allows the high-voltage battery of the BMW i4 to be charged to around 80 per cent of its full energy content in around 35 minutes. This results in a charging time of around six minutes for a range of 100 kilometres.

In the field of high-voltage batteries, too, the advancements introduced with the fifth generation of BMW eDrive technology are based on the BMW Group's in-depth expertise and years of experience. The company has an exceptionally high level of know-how both in the field of battery cell technology and in the manufacture of model-specific high-voltage batteries. This lays the foundation for continuous optimisation of the batteries – both in future plug-in hybrid models and in purely electrically powered vehicles. The BMW Group has been manufacturing modules and model-specific high-voltage batteries for vehicles with electrified drive systems since 2013. An independently developed modular system with a flexible arrangement of the modules enables integration of batteries developed in-house into various vehicle concepts. Consistent ongoing development work is dedicated to optimising the basic characteristics of the battery cells as well as the structure of the modules and their arrangement in the respective model-specific storage unit. For example, the batteries used in the BMW i4 and other future electric vehicles have a higher number of cells per module, a reduced number of components, a more compact design and increased flexibility with regard to their geometry.

With the establishment of the Battery Cell Competence Centre in Munich, the BMW Group has further expanded its research and development expertise in this area, which is crucial to the future of electromobility. The focus is on fundamental research in areas where there is an impact on customer-related factors such as energy density, accessible peak output, service life, safety, charging characteristics, response at different temperatures and manufacturing costs. At the new Battery Cell Competence Centre, research is being conducted in particular into the potential for further optimisation of cell chemistry and cell design. The selection and composition of materials for the anode, cathode, electrolyte and separator as well as the format of the battery cells made of these materials will have a key impact on the quality of high-voltage batteries used in future models with electrified propulsion.

CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Hanovre. A la foire d’Hanovre 2017 – la foire industrielle la plus importante au monde – qui se tient du 24 au 28 avril, la société présentera des concepts et des technologies avec des partenaires sous la bannière « New Energy-4-Mobility2050 ». Cette initiative se concentre sur la provision d’énergie pour élargir la mobilité zéro émission à l’horizon 2050.

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Well-founded calculations carried out in tandem with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE will show visitors to the Hannover Messe how a progressive transition to renewable energy sources can allow the German government to meet its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by 2050. At a series of interconnected stands, partners involved in the initiative from the electricity generating and energy supply sectors and from industry will be demonstrating technologies which can enable this transformation, as well as new areas of business which might emerge.

The BMW Group can be found at Stand B59 in Hall 27 and will be showcasing the zero-emission vehicles BMW i3 and a hydrogen fuel-cell demonstration vehicle based on the BMW 5 Series GT. At the same stand, Shell will be showing a hydrogen fuelling pump which the energy company has developed in partnership with Designworks, a BMW subsidiary. This innovative fuel pump dispenser illustrates how quickly and easily drivers can fill up their cars with hydrogen, while simultaneously providing a glimpse of future mobility.

You can find more information about the NewEnergy-4-Mobility2050 initiative at www.NE4M2050.com or via the interactive NE4M2050 app, which can be downloaded for the Hannover Messe from the usual app stores.

The QR code to download the NewEnergy4Mobility2050 / NE4M2050 app can be found in the attachment.

‘Vision Zero’ in electric mobility.

In its actions and business practices, the BMW Group has always followed an integrated approach centred around the application of sustainability throughout the value chain. For example, the CO2 emissions generated by the BMW i3 in the supply chain, through production, as part of everyday use and in the recycling process are at least a third lower than for a conventional vehicle of a comparable type. The BMW i3 is the only vehicle worldwide whose product concept is geared squarely towards avoiding emissions of CO2. At the same time, the success of the BMW i3 as the best-selling electric vehicle in its segment is proof that sustainability need not mean compromising on driving pleasure or desirability.

Fuelled by the aim of achieving zero-emission electric mobility through the use of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicles, the BMW Group is committed to retaining its status as the world’s most sustainable vehicle manufacturer.

A pioneering combination: BMW eDrive and hydrogen fuel-cell technology.

The hydrogen fuel-cell demonstration vehicle based on the BMW 5 Series GT on show at the Hannover Messe combines locally emission-free mobility with sporty handling, a high level of energy efficiency, everyday usability thanks to fast refuelling times and an appetite for covering long distances. The fuel cell converts the hydrogen gas carried in its storage tank into electricity and water vapour, generating 180 kW/245 hp to drive the electric motor. With a net capacity of around one kilowatt hour, the vehicle’s high-voltage battery acts as a temporary storage mechanism and can therefore be considerably smaller than in battery-electric concepts. The strategic alliance agreed between the BMW Group and the Toyota Motor Company in 2013 provides additional impetus and increases the companies’ capacity to turn hydrogen fuel-cell technology into reality.

It is the aim of the BMW Group to establish hydrogen fuel-cell electric drive systems as a long-term second source of locally emission-free mobility alongside battery-electric drive systems. The result is a versatile potential portfolio of drive systems which can be adapted flexibly to different vehicle concepts, customer requirements and legislative circumstances.

Veuillez trouvez le press kit sur les BMW Innovation Days 2016 en annexe.

Table des matières.

1. Première de BMW Connected – l’assistant de mobilité numérique
   personnalisé. Lancement en Europe en août 2016. 
2. Évolution rigoureuse au service d’une réduction continuelle des émissions : la famille de moteurs Efficient Dynamics, nouvelle génération.
3. Technologie des batteries – une compétence clé de BMW Group. 
4. Centre de compétence de la technologie eDrive : l’Usine BMW Group de Dingolfing, site de production central pour les moteurs électriques et accumulateurs haute tension.
5. Pionnier de la mobilité de demain : BMW i a déjà obtenu de beaux résultats, mais ne s’arrête pas en si bon chemin. La BMW i3 (94 Ah).
6. Le meilleur de deux mondes : les modèles BMW iPerformance. BMW 740e iPerformance, BMW 740Le iPerformance, BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance.
7. La nouvelle BMW Série 3 Gran Turismo.

Première des BMW 750d xDrive et BMW 750Ld xDrive – BMW Série 7 disponibles aussi en tant que BMW iPerformances avec technologie plug-in hybride – plus de moteurs essence pour les BMW Série 1 et Série 2 avec le nouveau moteur six cylindres essence – caractéristiques de design spécifiques pour les modèles BMW iPerformance – téléphonie avec rechargement sans fil et « Hotspot » WLAN disponible pour plus de modèles.

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World premiere of BMW‘s most powerful ever diesel engine in the new BMW 750d xDrive and BMW 750Ld xDrive – BMW 7 Series luxury sedans also available as BMW iPerformance models with plug-in hybrid drive technology – additional petrol engines of the latest generation for the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series – BMW M Performance models of the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series with new, even more powerful and efficient straight six-cylinder petrol engine – characteristic design features for all BMW iPerformance models – optional features: telephony with wireless charging und WLAN hotspot available for further models.

Munich. With the world premiere of the most powerful diesel engine ever used in a BMW production car and the introduction of three BMW iPerformance models, the drive portfolio of the BMW 7 Series continues to gain in diversity and fascination in the summer of 2016. At the same time, the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 2 Series will feature further petrol engines of the BMW Group's latest drive generation for the first time. These also include an even more powerful but also more efficient straight six-cylinder for the BMW M Performance models BMW M140i 3-door, BMW M140i 5-door, the BMW M240i Coupe and the BMW M240i Convertible.

Like the plug-in hybrid powered BMW 7 Series luxury sedans, the three additional BMW iPerformance models will in future also be recognisable by their characteristic exterior design features. Other innovations taking effect as from July 2016 include the introduction of the optional features telephony with wireless charging and WLAN hotspot for additional series. Moreover, in conjunction with the optional navigation system Professional, the iDrive control system now also features a new menu display in tile format for the BMW 1 Series, the BMW 2 Series Coupe and the BMW 2 Series Convertible, models of the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series.

BMW 7 Series: New high-performance diesel engine and three BMW iPerformance models.

With the latest innovations in the field of drive technology being introduced in the summer of 2016, the BMW 7 Series is yet again setting a fascinating example of dynamics and efficiency in the luxury sedan segment. An entirely newly developed straight six-cylinder diesel engine is making its debut in the models BMW 750d xDrive and BMW 750Ld xDrive. The BMW TwinPower Turbo technology featured in the 3-litre power unit comprises four turbochargers, whose precisely coordinated function ensures an early onset of pulling power that continues right up into high engine speed ranges. With a peak output of 294 kW/400 hp and a maximum torque of 760 Newton metres, the new six-cylinder is the most powerful diesel engine ever used in a BMW model. With supreme power delivery and power transmission via the standard intelligent four-wheel drive system, the BMW 750d xDrive accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds (BMW 750Ld xDrive: 4.7 seconds), also offering even more forward thrust at high speeds that can be felt intensively at any time during short bursts of speed. Furthermore, the new top-of-the-range diesel model excels through exceptionally low fuel consumption that is truly unique in this performance class. Combined fuel consumption of the BMW 750d xDrive and the BMW 750Ld xDrive is between 5.9 and 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions are between 154 – 149 g/km (figures as per EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).

The BMW 7 Series iPerformance models will also be launched together with new diesel variants in the summer of 2016. The plug-in hybrid drive system including BMW eDrive technology from BMW i automobile development will become available for the models BMW 740e iPerformance featuring a standard wheelbase, for the BMW 740Le iPerformance with a long wheelbase and for the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance with intelligent four-wheel drive. Together, the combustion engine and electric motor featured in these models generate a system output of 240 kW/326 hp, their intelligently controlled interaction ensuring impressively spontaneous power delivery resulting in exemplary efficiency. Furthermore, driving in solely electric mode is possible with a vehicle range of up to 44 to 48 kilometres (BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance: 41 – 45 kilometres). The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is completed in 5.4 seconds with the BMW 740e iPerformance, in 5.5 seconds with the BMW 740Le iPerformance and in 5.3 seconds with the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance. Average combined fuel consumption per 100 kilometres is between 2.2 and 2.0 litres (BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance: 2.5 – 2.1 litres). CO2 emissions are between 50 and 45 grams per kilometre (BMW 740e iPerformance) or 51 and 45 grams per kilometre (BMW 740Le iPerformance) or 56 and 49 grams per kilometre (BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance) respectively. Combined power consumption is 13.9 kWh/100 km to 12.5 kWh/100 km. (figures as per EU test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles, depending on selected tyre size).

BMW M Performance models of the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series: New engine generation with enhanced power and optimised efficiency.

From July 2016, BMW M Performance automobiles of the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series will underscore their outstanding sporting character even more intensely with an extremely powerful straight six-cylinder petrol engine of the latest generation. Compared with the previous engine, the newly developed 3-litre power unit featuring M Performance Twin Power Turbo technology now mobilises 250 kW/340 hp following a power increase of 10 kW/14 hp and delivers a maximum of 500 Newton metres of torque. As a result, the BMW M Performance models now come up to the performance level of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, which was built from 2011 to 2012. They complete the spurt from 0 to 100 km/h by up to 0.3 seconds faster than the predecessor models, whilst both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as per EU test cycle are up to 7 percent lower than before. The increase in power under the bonnet and the resulting enhanced dynamics are also expressed in the new model designations for the BMW M140i 3-door, the BMW M140i 5-door, the BMW M240i Coupe and the BMW M240i Convertible. They are optionally available with BMW xDrive intelligent four-wheel drive technology.

With the standard 6-speed manual transmission, the models BMW M140i 3-door and BMW M140i 5-door accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds or with the optional 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission in 4.6 seconds respectively. Fuel consumption as per EU test cycle is 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres (automatic: 7.1 litres) and CO2 emissions 179 grams per kilometre (163 g/km). The BMW M140i xDrive 3-door and the BMW M140i xDrive 5-door come as standard with an 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission and both reach the 100 km/h mark from a standstill in 4.4 seconds. Their combined fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions are 169 grams per kilometre.

The BMW M Performance models of the BMW 2 Series are also optionally available with BMW xDrive intelligent four-wheel drive technology and are in this case equipped as standard with the 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission. The BMW M240i Coupe sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (automatic: 4.6 seconds) and has a combined fuel consumption of 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres (7.1 litres) as per EU test cycle. CO2 emissions are 179 grams per kilometre (163 g/km). The BMW M240i xDrive Coupe completes the sprint to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and achieves an average fuel consumption of 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres as well as a CO2 emission level of 169 grams per kilometre. The BMW M240i Convertible accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds (automatic: 4.7 seconds). Average fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres (automatic: 7.4 litres) and CO2 emissions are 189 grams per kilometre (169 g/km). The BMW M240i xDrive Convertible sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and has an average fuel consumption of 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres as per EU test cycle and a CO2 emission level of 179 grams per kilometre.

BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Coupe and BMW 2 Series Convertible: New four-cylinder petrol engine for eight models.

From July 2016, the generation change under the bonnet will affect many further models of the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 2 Series. Two variants of the BMW 1 Series 3-door, the BMW 1 Series 5-door, the BMW 2 Series Coupe and the BMW 2 Series Convertible will each be powered by new four-cylinder petrol engines that further optimize the balance between driving pleasure and fuel consumption. The 2-litre power units both feature latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprising a Twin Scroll turbo charger, direct petrol injection, VALVETRONIC and Double VANOS. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a standard 6-speed manual transmission and optionally via an 8-speed Steptronic transmission.

The new engines help the BMW 120i 3-door and the BMW 120i 5-door attain an increase in output of 5 kW/7 hp to 135 kW/184 hp. Equipped with the standard manual transmission or the optional 8-speed Steptronic transmission, both models accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds. Combined fuel consumption is between 6.1 and 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres (automatic: 5.9 and 5.5 litres). CO2 emissions are between 140 and 131 grams per kilometres (135 – 126 g/km (figures as per EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).

Engine output of the models BMW 125i 3-door and BMW 125i 5-door has also increased by 5 kW/7 hp. With a power delivery of 165 kW/224 hp and the meanwhile standard 8-speed Steptronic transmission, both models now sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. The enhanced dynamics are coupled with a lower fuel consumption of 5.9 to 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 134 to 130 grams per kilometre (figures as per EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).

The new version of the 135 kW/184 hp four-cylinder engine also optimizes efficiency of the BMW 220i Coupe and the BMW 220i Convertible. The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds (automatic: 7.2 seconds and achieves a combined fuel consumption of 6.1 bis 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres (5.9 – 5.5 litres) and CO2-emissions of 140 to 131 grams per kilometre (135 – 126 g/km). The BMW 220i Convertible sprints to100 km/h in 7.5 seconds (7.7 seconds) and combined fuel consumption is now between 6.5 and 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres (6.1 – 5.7 litres). CO2 emission levels are between 149 and 139 grams per kilometre (140 – 131 g/km (figures as per EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).

July 2016 will see the launch of the BMW 2 Series’ sportiest four-cylinder variants with a power output increase of 5 kW/7 hp to 185 kW/252 hp vs. their predecessors and with the model designations BMW 230i Coupe and BMW 230i Convertible. These also come as standard with a 6-speed manual transmission and optionally with an 8-speed Steptronic or 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission respectively. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is completed by the BMW 230i Coupe in 5.8 seconds (automatic: 5.6 seconds). Average fuel consumption is between 6.4 and 6.2 litres per 100 kilometres (5.9 – 5.7 litres) and CO2 emissions are between 147 and 142 grams per kilometre (134 – 130 g/km). The BMW 230i Convertible accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (automatic: 5.9 seconds) and has a combined fuel consumption of 6.8 to 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres (6.2 – 6.0 litres). CO2 emissions are between 155 and 149 grams per kilometre (142 – 137 g/km (figures as per EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).

Characteristic design features for the BMW iPerformance models.
With the market launch of the first plug-in hybrid models, BMW eDrive technology comprising electric motors, lithium ion high-performance batteries and intelligent energy management have now been added to the BMW brand’s vehicle range. In addition to the three BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid models available starting July 2016, three further segments offer a choice of vehicles combining a combustion engine with an electric drive. In future, they will bear the model designations BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer, BMW 330e iPerformance Sedan and BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance. The technology transfer from BMW i automobile development, helping them attain a new level of dynamics and path-breaking efficiency, is now underscored by characteristic exterior design features.

In addition to the “eDrive” logo on the C pillar, the BMW iPerformance models will feature a BMW i logo on the front left and right sidewalls, blue hubcaps and a BMW kidney grill with slats painted in typical BMW i blue. From December 2016, these new features will be standard on the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance and on all further BMW iPerformance models as early as from July 2016. Analogous to the model name plates on all BMW models, specific design features on BMW iPerformance models can also be omitted if the customer so wishes. Further equipment features originally designed for the BMW i3 and the BMW i8 and which are also available as standard or as options for all BMW iPerformance models, include hybrid-specific BMW ConnectedDrive services as well as the complete BMW i 360° ELECTRIC portfolio.

New from BMW ConnectedDrive: BMW iDrive with optimized menu display, telephony with wireless charging and WLAN hotspot available for further models.

From the summer of 2016, three new features from BMW ConnectedDrive, which were previously only available for the BMW 7 Series and BMW 6 Series, will also find their way to the BMW 1 Series, the BMW 2 Series Coupe and the BMW 2 Series Convertible, the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series. A new, extremely clearly structured menu display and a higher screen resolution for the Control Display will in future optimize the control of vehicle, infotainment, navigation and communication functions via the iDrive controller. In conjunction with the navigation system Professional, the on-board monitor no longer displays the main menu and control options for the various functions in lists, but in the form of adjacently arranged tile symbols. Furthermore, the speech recognition feature of the navigation system Professional has been supplemented by the function Natural Language, with which spoken instructions can be given not only as predefined text modules, but also freely formulated in complete sentences.

The optional feature telephony with wireless charging enhances comfort when using mobile phones inside the vehicle. Inductively chargeable smartphones can be supplied wirelessly with electricity during the journey using the mobile telephone facility provided for this purpose in the centre console. Apart from the integration of the smartphone into the vehicle operating system, the new option also includes a connection to the exterior antenna and two USB ports as well as the WLAN hotspot function, which facilitates high-speed Internet connectivity for up to eight mobile end devices.

Wider choice of leather seats for the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series.

As a variant that is ideally suited to the charisma of the model M Sport, the leather trim Dakota in the colour black with blue contrast stitching will be available for the BMW 1 Series, the BMW 2 Series Coupe and the BMW 2 Series Convertible as well as for all models of the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series from July 2016. In the case of all BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series, both the model M Sport as well as the models Luxury Line and Sport Line can now be ordered with the seat variant Dakota Veneto Beige in combination with the interior colour black.

Veuillez trouver de nouvelles photos en haute résolution de la BMW 330e Berline, prises autour de BMW Welt, dans le centre de Munich et dans les paysages bavaroises hivernaux.

Suite à la présentation des résultats du projet EVORA relatif au développement du réseau de bornes de chargement électrique dans les villes flamandes partenaires du projet, BMW Group Belux popose de nouvelles photos de la BMW i3 en action à Anvers et en cours de chargement à une borne en Flandre.
Veuillez trouver les points forts du projet EVORA en annexe.

EVORA répertorie les liens manquants afin de réaliser l'installation de l'infrastructure de chargement pour voitures électriques dans cinq villes flamandes.

Les voitures électriques se prêtent idéalement à une utilisation urbaine. EVORA, la plate-forme flamande pour bornes de recharge accessibles au public, a développé au cours de l’année écoulée trois piliers communs, par le biais desquels cinq villes flamandes veulent à l’avenir soutenir localement le conducteur de voiture électrique en collaboration avec des constructeurs de voitures et des gestionnaires de réseau. Ces trois piliers s’intitulent « La borne de recharge suit la voiture », « Échelle de chargement » et « Uniformité dans les bornes de recharge ». Des explications à ce sujet ont été données aujourd’hui lors de l’événement de clôture à Anvers, où les partenaires EVORA et Annemie Turtelboom, Vice-Ministre-Présidente, ont présenté leur vision sur l’avenir de l’infrastructure de chargement pour véhicules électriques.

Jean-Philippe Parain, CEO et Président BMW Group Belux, explique la participation de la grande marque allemande : « Avec son département “BMW i”, BMW promeut des voitures électriques de qualité supérieure et des services de mobilité visionnaires. Et ce sans se départir de son design inspirant, avec une vision de la qualité systématiquement axée sur la durabilité. Le projet EVORA s'inscrit parfaitement dans cette vision BMW i. Les voitures électriques telles que la BMW i3 sont encore plus mises en valeur en ville, alors que le manque d'infrastructure de chargement public et d'emplacements de parking privés décourage bon nombre d'habitants d'opter pour la mobilité électrique. Forte de son support stratégique et financier à EVORA, BMW veut contribuer à créer dans les villes un terrain propice aux voitures électriques et ainsi améliorer la qualité de la vie et de l'air dans les villes. »

EVORA a été fondée entre autres par BMW.

La plate-forme EVORA a été créée en 2014, à l’initiative des marques automobiles Audi, BMW, Nissan, Renault et Volkswagen, des villes d’Anvers, Hasselt, Louvain, Malines et Saint-Trond, des gestionnaires de réseau Eandis et Infrax, de Blue Mobility/Olympus Mobility et The New Drive. Outre ces initiateurs, différentes autres parties ont également joué un rôle dans l'offre de bornes de recharge accessibles au public, par exemple les fournisseurs d'énergie, les fournisseurs de bornes de recharge, etc. Les connaissances et l'expertise de toutes ces parties ont été centralisées au sein d'EVORA afin de répondre conjointement à la question de savoir comment charger son véhicule dans les villes lorsque l'on ne dispose pas de son propre emplacement de parking.

Outre sa victoire au classement général, BMW Group  a remporté trois prix de classe dans la plus importante compétition consacrée aux moteurs. Avec quatre prix remportés lors dernier « Engine of the Year Award », BMW Group démontre pleinement son savoir-faire en matière de moteurs. Le moteur de la BMW i8 a gagné dans deux classes en plus de remporter le prix global auxquels s’ajoute un prix de classe supplémentaire pour le moteur des BMW M3 et BMW M4.Veuillez trouver en annexe le communiqué de presse en anglais.

Klaus Fröhlich, membre du comité de direction de BMW AG en charge du développement, présente une configuration innovante de deux moteurs électriques et d’un moteur à combustion interne. Veuillez trouver en annexe le communiqué de presse en anglais.

Munich/Stuttgart. BMW a encore amélioré le nombre de ses succès à l’ »International Engine of the Year » en enregistrant deux victoires de classe supplémentaires. Les derniers lauriers acquis par le Groupe dans cette compétition reconnue l’ont été grâce à deux moteurs apportant des performances à caractère sportif dans un style particulièrement efficace à des véhicules actuels des gammes BMW et MINI. Dans la continuité de l’an dernier, le moteur 2,0 litres quatre cylindres avec technologie BMW TwinPower Turbo équipant les BMW Série 1, BMW Série 3 et BMW Série 5 termine à la première place de sa catégorie. Le moteur 1,6 litre quatre cylindres MINI TwinPower Turbo de la MINI Cooper S a été récompensé pour la troisième fois consécutive. Les trophées de l’ »International Engine of the Year » ont été attribué le 5 juin au salon du moteur à Stuttgart. Veuillez trouver en annexe le communiqué complet en anglais.