BMW is developing a global program providing a free internal-combustion-engine powered vehicle as a loaner vehicle to buyers of the soon-to-be-available BMW i3 electric vehicle. The i3 5-seat EV is set to go on sale during the first quarter of 2014. Powered by a 134-kW (180hp) electric motor and a 32 kWh lithium-ion battery pack,… Continue reading BMW i3 range anxiety solved by free loaner ICE
BMW is recalling certain 1-series ActiveE vehicles built between August 17, 2011 and December 19, 2011. Insufficient sealing between the transmission and electric motor could cause premature wearing which could leave to failure and loss of propulsion. Over time, the connecting can wear because of a lack of grease lubrication on the gear shaft that… Continue reading BMW ActiveE recall over bad drivetrain housing
Last week, BMW announced it was working on developing an infrared heating system for its plug-in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The heating system could save up to 30% of the batteries energy over conventional heating methods. The infrared system would generate infrared radiation that warms the occupants body directly, rather than heating air and… Continue reading BMW working on infrared heating for Electric Vehicles
BMW recently partnered with Green Mountain Solar utility company to allow ActiveE drivers to power their electric vehicles with solar power. The agreement allows ActiveE drivers to buy renewable energy certificates from Green Mountain. Drivers can buy the certificate for a one time payment of $48 that ensures all electricity used during their ActiveE lease… Continue reading BMW partners with Green Mountain Solar to power ActiveE with sunlight
Amongst a host of diesel and hybrid vehicles, BMW will be supplying 40 MINI E electric vehicles as well as 160 1-series Active E models. These vehicles will be used as transport around the venues and supporting the Olympic Torch Relay. The electric vehicles will showcase BMW’s electric offerings as well as London’s 120 new… Continue reading BMW supplying electric fleet for London Olympic Games
BMW has recently opened it’s recruitment process to find 700 potential drivers for it’s BMW ActiveE electric vehicle. BMW is calling the drivers Electronauts, and they are being touted as forward thinking adventurers. The 2012 BMW ActiveE trial will be run for 2 years as part of BMW’s Project i. Project i is a scheme… Continue reading BMW ActiveE registration open for limited number of leases
