BMW already has hybrid versions of the X6 and 7-Series, and BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer confirms that the next car to join the list is the F10 5-Series, Production and sales of the hybrid 5er will begin in 2011, and a hybrid 3-Series will come next.
“As early as next year, the new BMW 5-Series will also be available as a full hybrid,” Reithofer said at the automaker’s 90th Annual General Meeting of stakeholders. “We are anticipating the hybridization of further models series, such as the 3-Series. We also work with modules in this field, choosing the most suitable hybrid solution for the respective model,” he added.
BMW previewed the BMW Concept 5-Series ActiveHybrid at the 2010 Geneva show. This particular model houses a 300 bhp 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower turbo technology coupled with a 40kW (54 bhp) electric motor. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Though not very substantial, there’s is a 10% decrease in fuel consumption and emissions. Click here for a gallery and video of the Concept 5-Series ActiveHybrid.
Reithofer stated that it is in BMW’s master plan to reduce its global fleets carbon emissions by at least another 25% between 2008 and 2020.
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Hybrid F10 – designed with California in mind.
F10, forever ugly…
every carmaker are working hard to reduce carbon emissions..this brands of cars should be given specialisation,,unlike proton’ss which only put efforts in words..if tax structure according carbon emission is considered where will proton stand?????think
I bet its impressive, but still when will hybrids ever be relevant in Msia?
The new F10 520D … today BMW diesel is such a miracle… 1 please
Dear Paul,
It is petrol or diesel hybrid?