BMW unveils hybrid diesel-electric mild vision EfficientDynamics concept

BMW continues to embrace hybrid powertrains for future vehicles.

Yesterday, VW DailyTech reported on its intention to raise a diesel-electric hybrid Golf in the market. The hybrid power to boost fuel economy of almost 70 MPG in the small two or four-door hatchback.

BMW also has diesel-electric hybrids in the brain with its new Vision EfficientDynamics concept vehicle. The concept is based on the X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), and uses a 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder diesel engine Variable Twin Turbo. The diesel engine develops 204 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Unlike the previous BMW X6 ActiveHybrid concept of a hybrid vehicle that is complete, the Vision EfficientDynamics is a mild-hybrid vehicles. A 15kw generator boosts the total power to 221 HP, while the regenerative power steps in to help the electrical systems of the vehicle and recharge mounted on the back of lithium-ion battery pack.

Power is routed through a new ZF-manufactured 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels, thanks to the BMW xDrive AWD system.

More power for the vehicle comes from one square meter of solar panels mounted on the roof of the Vision EfficientDynamics concept. The group can generate a kW of power at the time to help ventilation systems, audio equipment and facilitate device in the cargo vehicles (ie, iPods, cell phones, etc.).

The advanced power abroad, along with improvements including aerodynamic spokes of the wheels allows Vision EfficientDynamics concept to achieve 36 MPG combined. The vehicle can accelerate to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds and towing capacity is a respectable 5000 pounds.

BMW has a number of diesel vehicles heading to the USA In the coming years. Within the next year, USA You will see a 335d and a X5 xDrive35d - the two will be a variable of Twin Turbo 3.0-liter diesel engine that produces 265 HP and a tire shredded-425 lb-ft of torque.

Fortunately, the four-cylinder diesel-electric hybrid soft power is not taken far behind as to future models of BMW.