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Next BMW M5 to cut CO 2 emissions by 20%, no hybrid
green.autoblog.com - 20 days ago
Next BMW M5 to cut CO 2 emissions by 20%, no hybrid
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The next generation of BMW's 5-series sedan is expected to debut early in 2010, perhaps at the Geneva Motor Show . The new M5, however, likely won't be launched until the 2011 Frankfurt show. According to Albert Biermann, development boss of the M division, when it does arrive, it will cut CO ...
BMW mull lengthening Mini E lease times
green.autoblog.com - 12 days ago
BMW mull lengthening Mini E lease times
— green.autoblog.com — Mini E - Click above for high-res image gallery There are reasons to criticize the Mini E leases that BMW is offering - for example, that BMW is using the program to game CARB's Zero Emission Vehicle credit system - but one of the undeniable problems on the ground was some trouble with ... (more) BMW mull lengthening Mini E lease times

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Megacity will be BMW's first to use carbon fiber "on a large scale"
green.autoblog.com - 26 days ago
Megacity will be BMW's first to use carbon fiber "on a large scale"
— green.autoblog.com — The idea that BMW's line of electric vehicles will cater to the same premium buyers as the company's other vehicles seems more assured with today's announcement that it has established a joint venture with SGL Group to produce carbon fiber and textile semi-finished products for "vehicle ... (more) Megacity will be BMW's first to use carbon fiber "on a ...

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BMW to launch third hybrid model within the next 12 months
green.autoblog.com - 15 days ago
BMW to launch third hybrid model within the next 12 months
— green.autoblog.com — BMW ActiveHybrid X6 - Click above for high-res image gallery Our leader Sebastian was down in Miami on Friday for international media launch of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and we'll have his review shortly. During the event, AutoCar's Greg Kable spoke with BMW project leader Peter ... (more) BMW to launch third hybrid model within the next 12 months

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