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      09-09-2015, 11:11 AM   #1
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Bring the i8 drivetrain down to regular cars

Given the advantage of the electric/hybrid drivetrain, this looks to be the future of the automobile. I really wish BMW can bring this drivetrain down to regular cars, like say combining the turbo 4 or 6 with a battery and electric motor to achieve greater fuel efficiency and superior performance.

When do you think this will happen? I wonder why it hasn't happened yet... are they still testing reliability? Is cost the primary issue? I would think many would gladly pay a reasonable premium for greater efficiency and superior performance like we see in the i8. Of course if it costs a whole lot more, that wouldn't work... but I wonder how much of the i8's cost is in the drive train vs the car's body/design and materials.
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Given the advantage of the electric/hybrid drivetrain, this looks to be the future of the automobile. I really wish BMW can bring this drivetrain down to regular cars, like say combining the turbo 4 or 6 with a battery and electric motor to achieve greater fuel efficiency and superior performance.

When do you think this will happen? I wonder why it hasn't happened yet... are they still testing reliability? Is cost the primary issue? I would think many would gladly pay a reasonable premium for greater efficiency and superior performance like we see in the i8. Of course if it costs a whole lot more, that wouldn't work... but I wonder how much of the i8's cost is in the drive train vs the car's body/design and materials.
Not a BMW insider, but from a lay perspective...if it can be done and it makes good business sense and they have the resources, then it will be done.
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      09-16-2015, 07:10 PM   #3
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Many upcoming BMWs are going to offer plug-in hybrid versions. This was announced a while ago. I believe the X5 will be the first one available with a plug-in hybrid version.
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It's called the Chevrolet Volt...
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It's called the Chevrolet Volt...
The all new volt looks (can't believe I'm saying this) pretty reasonably decent.
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BMW ActiveHybrid & eDrive cars...

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Bring the i8 drivetrain down to regular cars

Errr... BMW already has done this. BMW calls these cars: ActiveHybrid
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Errr... BMW already has done this. BMW calls these cars: ActiveHybrid
and also under the name: eDrive



as in...

ActiveHybrid3
ActiveHybrid5
ActiveHybrid7

eDrive2
eDrive3
eDriveX5


cars seen at Frankfurt(IAA)...
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Yes the new 7er receives the 740eDrive version next year, as does the BMW X1 25eDrive.
The next generation 5er receives 3 eDrive models in entry,middle and high performance. By 2020 every BMW model will be offered in eDrive.

It is exciting from a performance aspect as you can get over 500PS from a four cylinder and over 600PS from a six cylinder.

With the added benefits of the Carbon Core being implemented in core BMW models it provides a lightweight starting point.
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The all new volt looks (can't believe I'm saying this) pretty reasonably decent.
I kinda like the original better, but I've yet to see the Gen II in 3D . The Prius is still butt ugly as is the i3 IMO.
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