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BMW Canine Repellent Alloy Protection System

BMW LogoBMW has announced the first details of the new Canine Repellent Alloy Protection system. Designed to stop dogs fouling against the sparkling alloys of new BMW cars, the innovative Canine Repellent Alloy Protection system (C.R.A.P.) is the latest offering in the BMW EfficientDynamics programme.

Using the EfficientDynamics Brake Energy Regeneration system, energy that would normally have been lost during engine over-run and during braking is harnessed as Rim Impulse Power (R.I.P.) and stored for future use. Whenever a dog tries to relieve itself on the wheel of a suitably-equipped BMW, a small and relatively painless electric shock is immediately administered to the animal, thus deterring it from future fouling.

Dr Hans Zoff, Head of Automotive Security from BMW AG, said; “Research shows that most BMW customers like to keep their cars clean and dog fouling is a constant irritant. Not only does the Canine Repellent Alloy Protection system support this aim, but it does so using energy created through the EfficientDynamics programme. Beauty through engineering perfection – our philosophy in a wheel nut.”

Text by: BMW Press

19 Comments »

  1. ultramaman said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 1:47 pm

    april fool .

  2. alexbaby88 said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 1:47 pm

    Hahaaha Nice one paul, APRIL FOOL!!!

  3. darren82my said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 1:51 pm

    good news…

  4. escortburuk said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 2:29 pm

    April Fool!

  5. the stik said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 2:56 pm

    haha.. nearly terkena..

  6. hamster said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 2:57 pm

    crap…RIPsssss

  7. gogsard said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 3:23 pm

    is this for real ???

  8. avanza said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 4:23 pm

    CRAP… no kidding! So you would call that a CRAP System. Come on BMW……

  9. BanyakMasukWorkshop said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 4:38 pm

    its a joke!!! an april fools joke.

  10. Realeyes said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 4:38 pm

    Lol! BMW should patented the idea, lest someone come out with mechanical hands on the wheel that can grab dog’s balls! LMAO! Nice one, Paul.

  11. tHe CuLpRit said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 5:06 pm

    This is a welcome news. I hope to find this gadget soon at our auto sh….. Whoaaa hold on…… this is an Aprils fool prank isnt it?

    *Roll eyes*

  12. LHQ said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 5:55 pm

    C.R.A.P, haha nice one

  13. car_craze said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 6:27 pm

    Hi Paul! This is a good one! If someone out there can actually invent a CRAPS and patent it, he can make tons of money! Hmmm…

  14. mystvearn said,

    April 1, 2008 @ 10:47 pm

    haha, if BMW comes out with this, sure got people will target the company being cruel to animals. LOL

  15. normaluser said,

    April 2, 2008 @ 8:20 am

    Head of Automotive Security? Hahah LoLz

  16. pOckeTbOcoR said,

    April 2, 2008 @ 11:05 am

    what made u guys said this is an april fool joke?

    other than that CRAP word, i found this article quite ‘concrete’…

    yeah rite heheheh…

  17. jag7755 said,

    April 2, 2008 @ 11:42 am

    Hans Zoff = hands off… Good one…

  18. freeze said,

    April 2, 2008 @ 12:50 pm

    Is this real or what?

  19. osh_kosh said,

    April 2, 2008 @ 2:55 pm

    must be real.. LOL :)

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