Comments on: SB LiMotive & BMW EfficientDynamics – A Match Made in Auto Heaven?

By: ActiveE Electrifies Detroit

ActiveE Electrifies Detroit — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:07:44 +0000

[...] First of all, user practicality has been drastically improved with a massive 200L boot and a full rear seat for accommodation of four persons. The Mini E had failed in this regard with no rear seat and limited cargo space. The ActiveE is a higher class of car, positioned above the Mini as a premium sports coupe. Its rear drive, rear engine layout lends itself to traditional BMW handling and performance, maintaining a 50/50 weight distribution from front to rear. This weight distribution is accomplished through advanced battery technology in cooperation with SB LiMotive, BMW’s battery technology partner (for a more in depth look at BMW’s partnership with SB LiMotive, please hit the jump. [...]

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By: Theo

Theo — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:56:34 +0000

Concerning the comments below, it is actually a graphic representing the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics diesel-hybrid concept (X5) from early 2008.

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By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:53:38 +0000

It’s just a generic photo.. and yes, there will be an X3 Hybrid.

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By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:52:30 +0000

:) Shawn is a true enthusiast. Love his passion in writing and I believe he did an amazing job. NO CAPS here at BMWBLOG :))

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By: Stjepan

Stjepan — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:06:29 +0000

Great news here, but which SUV is that on the picture? The stats say that it’s a 2.0 diesel hybrid, is that the upcoming X3 or a earlier project?

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By: X5 SoB

X5 SoB — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:26:37 +0000

Really Shawn, three exclamation points? Twice? That doesn’t communicate enthusiasm as much as juvenile writing. At least you didn’t write things in all caps. Other than that, good article, welcome to BMWBlog.

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By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:50:04 +0000

Thanks for the info, Shawn

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By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:44:52 +0000

Hi Martin,

The list is as follows – as expected, Toyota was in second place.

• BMW, reduced 12.3 percent.

• Toyota, reduced 3 percent .

• Volkswagen, up 1.3 percent.

• Subaru, up 1.6 percent.

• General Motors, up 3 percent.

• Mitsubishi, up 4 percent.

• Honda, up 4.4 percent.

• Ford, up 4.7 percent.

• DaimlerChrysler, up 4.8 percent.

• Nissan, up 9.2 percent.

• Hyundai, up 17 percent.

• Kia, up 30 percent.

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By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:30:35 +0000

does anybody know who was the second automaker mentioned which reduced its CO2 emissions by 3%?

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