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In the wake of a new era of energy consumption, society has never been more cautious as to how they use and consume energy on a daily basis. As time progresses, engineers are developing processes that are more environmentally friendly, all the while keeping in mind that efficiency is key.

We, as a society, are just on the cusp of rethinking this entire process called “Efficient Dynamics”, a term synonymously coined by BMW, means much more than just a traditional buzz word. In summation, it means taking what already exists, what we already know, and make it better and more powerful all the while keeping efficiency at the forefront.

Refining processes, delivery methods and identifying points of waste are just some of the items engineers and designers keep in mind when creating the future Ultimate Efficient Dynamic Drive Machines! One area that the cars of today are very wasteful in is the conversion of energy from fuel.

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And when you thought we’re done with the Frankfurt Auto Show coverage, we’re coming back with some new videos of the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept presentation which took place a week ago at IAA 2009.

Portraying one of the most adventurous and emotional concept designs seen at Frankfurt Auto Show, the new BMW Vision EfficientDynamics has received nothing but praises from all the journalists present and not only.

A week later and the Vision Concept still makes the headlines of major auto publications around the world, both due to its design language and rumors around a future sportscar based on the concept.

As we’ve mentioned several times before, BMW has had one of their best auto shows in the past years, an impressive setup and display of cars(over 70 vehicles). We’re glad that we were there to report live and bring you the most comprehensive BMW news. But we are not done, beside the two videos posted today, we will have more Vision Concept news in the next couple of days, so stay tuned.

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It was just a matter of time until someone would be courageous enough to draw some renderings of the recently unveiled BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. By courageous, we mean a rendering artist that can somewhat match the already gorgeous concept design.

Tough task, we know!

Our friends over at Promotor and Andrei Avarvarii, the rendering artist helping us with the “Be A Designer Project”, decided to draw a future BMW supercar that would take on the Audi R8 and Mercedes SLS. Using a fictitious name, BMW M10, the rendering is solely based on the Vision Concept, but with some much needed changes for a production car.

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Ever since BMW has officially unveiled their Vision EfficientDynamics Concept, many of you had several questions regarding the engines’ placement. At the Frankfurt Auto Show, next to the Vision Concept area, BMW displayed the platform of this concept with all the three power sources: a turbodiesel engine and two electric motors.

The 3-cylinder turbodiesel engine has a rear/mid-mounted placement with the second electric motor residing between the turbodiesel engine and the 6-Speed DCT gearbox. The 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbodiesel engine outputs 163 horsepower and 214 lb-ft. of torque. The rear-mounted electric motor produces 33 horsepower continuously(51  hp peak) and maximum torque of 214 lb-ft.

The synchronous electric motor placed at the front axle constantly outputs 80 horsepower. Extra power of 112 hp is available for 30 seconds and for 10 seconds, 139 horsepower. Total torque: 162 lb-ft.

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We hope you’re not tired of the BMW Vision Concept photos because we are definitely not. The Vision EfficientDynamics Concept is without a doubt the main attraction at the BMW Hall in Frankfurt. While there are plenty of world premieres, the Vision Concept stands out with its futuristic and unconventional design.

As you would expect, getting close to the car can be quite difficult and it requires approval from BMW’s Communication department. With their help, not only we had the opportunity to get close to the car and snap some gorgeous photos, but also we had the opportunity to interview the two, young and extremely talented Vision Concept designers.

We’re still sorting through our notes and audio recordings, but we will have some exclusive details on this breathtaking concept. For now, what we can share with you is that the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept design started this January and it has been completed in about 7 months.

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We’re assuming you’re not tired of the BMW Vision Concept…okay, at least for now, so please bare with us. Continuing the coverage from the Frankfurt Auto Show, we decided to go back and snap some more shots of the innovative and breathtaking Vision EfficientDynamics Concept.

VED is one of the reason why we went to the Frankfurt Auto Show and our efforts have bee rewarded by this phenomenal looking concept. The exterior design does not disappoint and once again, photos don’t do any justice.

Despite being a concept at this point, sources close to BMW talk about future models that MIGHT borrow some technologies and design cues from the Vision Concept.

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In the eve of the Frankfurt Auto Show, BMW hosted a preview of the upcoming BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. BMW’s CEO, Dr. Norbert Reithofer and BMW’s head of development, Dr. Klaus Draeger were present at the event and spoke about BMW’s future plans.

“The car needs to evolve through innovation,” said Reithofer . “We have the engine more efficient and make the total of vehicle technology more optimally. In addition, Hybrid is also for us a temporary solution. And especially for large metropolitan areas, a car is needed for electric base. We will continue our research work which hydrogen regard.”

Once again, BMW has reassured everyone of their plans in the electric vehicles field and to read between the lines, Project i is moving forward and will play an important role in BMWs future.

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Going “Green” has supposedly been the hip thing to do for the last few years. At first, you had celebrities who were early adopters of vehicles such as the Toyota Prius or even the BMW Hydrogen 7. Other alternative energy vehicles have come along in the meantime with the Chevy Volt,  Tesla Roadster and the Fisker Karma – styled and built by former BMW Z8 designer Henrik Fisker.However, Most of these “Green” vehicles have impractical or somewhat half-baked ideas of vehicles that are unattractive and ultimately cause more environmental harm than they supposedly prevent with the ingredients and byproducts that go into the their manufacture. With regard to hydrogen-powered and fully electric vehicles, you get into the issue of infrastructure that must be in place to service vehicles – something that doesn’t come cheap and isn’t a quick fix. It would seem that nobody has come up with the fix for an energy crisis for what our world around us would require.

However, maybe BMW is well on their way or at least much further along than the competition. Due to be released at the Frankfurt International Auto Show in September, BMW shocked the world with an early debut of the new Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. The concept encapsulates the future of BMW’s push for efficiencies and fuel sipping technologies. But, many might not know this isn’t BMW’s first endeavor into alternative energy sourced vehicles – and we’re not talking hydrogen.

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What is the story behind the concept car BMW Vision EfficientDynamics? Which challenges did the people behind the scenes face? Some questions that all of us have asked shortly after the Vision Concept unveiling. Each concept design by BMW, brings out a variety of unique design elements, technologies and especially, new emotions.

This latest EfficientDynamics Concept makes no exception and it is one of the most emotional concepts we have seen in years. Not only it gives us the “supersport car” look that we crave, but it also showcases some of the latest technological advancements, all part of the EfficientDynamics programs which portrays the future of BMW cars.

Courtesy of BMW TV and IAAblog, we have a new video with the lead designers and engineers telling us the secrets behind the Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. If you’re at least half passionate about BMWs as we are, then most likely you will be jealous of these people and their jobs, of course.

Video after the jump

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Our friends over at Car and Driver are breaking the news today, or at least BMW news, with some real life photos of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept. The Vision Concept was spotted during a photoshoot at the BMW Welt Delivery Center.

Vision EfficientDynamics is one of the most exciting concepts designed by BMW and for the past few days, it  has kept on top of headline news in the automotive industry and especially within BMW communities.

The Concept is a 2+2 seater car with plug-in full-hybrid technology. It is powered by a 1.5 liter 3-cylinder turbodiesel engine placed at the rear of the car which produces 163 hp and 290 Nm(214 lb-ft) of torque.

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