BMW 5 Series-Based Plug-In Hybrid Concept

BMW 5 Series-Based Plug-In Hybrid Concept Side View

In preparation for the International Automobile Federation Fellowship of the Auto Shanghai 2011, BMW Brilliance Automotive, the concept of a premium-segment plug-in hybrid sedan. In cooperation with its joint venture partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd., BMW Group is the next step towards the creation of the new energy vehicle for China. The prototype is based on the long version of the BMW 5 Series sedan is based solely for the Chinese automotive market and produces in Shenyang. It is the first car in its segment in China, a complete combination of exclusive style and environmental services. In this way fills the gap in the high-end segment, while the foundation for the future development of China’s new energy vehicles in the premium segment. Their efforts parallel hybrid setup combining a combustion engine with Twin Turbo BMW power technology with an electric motor. The innovative concept involves unique battery technology, which includes the possibility of bringing a power supply.

The prototype of a plug-in hybrid sedan is a part of the electrical mobility of the BMW Group strategy for China. The roadmap for a new energy vehicle at Auto China 2010 in Beijing, the expansion of both development expertise and value potential in China presents. The BMW Group runs a number of projects for the market introduction of electric vehicles in China to support. The first Sino-German research project, a partnership with Tongji University in Shanghai, saw the development of an all-electric BMW 5-Series in the long version. The global fleet MINI E study was extended to China earlier this year, with the locations Beijing and Shenzhen. The MINI E is for everyday use at these sites by a consortium comprising the State Grid Corporation, Energy Partners and Southern Grid, the China Automotive Technology and Research Corporation (CATARC) tested. These include field tests of the BMW ActiveE. This pure electric vehicles on the BMW 1 Series Coupé is based on the use in China are still in this year.

With his extensive field tests in major car markets, the BMW Group will gather an insight into user behavior and needs of the local supply infrastructure. The experience thus gained is out in both the global electrical mobility strategy of the BMW Group and the development of new energy vehicles in China.

The plug-in hybrid vehicle on the BMW 5 Series Sedan long version is based, BMW Brilliance Automotive is now the concrete results of this strategy. Mass production of cars in China from 2013.

The properties of the plug-in hybrid vehicles are closely aligned with the requirements of the Chinese automotive market. The prototype offers comfort, luxury appointments on the same level as the long version of the BMW 5 Series sedan, which has been so successful in China. In carrying out purely electrically, it is possible emission-free driving for up to 75 km m / h at a constant speed of 60 km / h. Use of the engine ensures a minimum of additional range of 400 km, in line with the driving profile of the Chinese customers in the premium segment.

The parallel hybrid setup consists of a 160 kW engine with Twin Turbo technology and BMW power an electric motor with a maximum output of 70 kW and so typical of BMW driving dynamics and pioneering efficiency. The electric motor draws its energy from a high volt battery housed in the trunk that can be charged via the mains.

The model-specific components for the plug were-in hybrid, power electronics and high-voltage battery in close cooperation between the joint venture partner of the BMW Group and Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. The project intensive care competence of the BMW Group and developed the know-how in China in the field of electrical mobility, taking into account the latest technological innovations are increasing and also in scientific knowledge, tap the potential applications of a new energy vehicles.