BMW Launches New Sub-brand Electric Vehicle

The new BMW sub-brand focused on developing sustainable mobility solutions has been launched. In the first row, two models will be launched under the new sub-brand from 2013 - BMW BMW i3 and i8. BMW Group will also significantly expand its range of mobility services over the coming years. To achieve this, was a venture capital firm founded in New York, BMW Ventures I, with a total investment of U.S. $ 100 million.

"I offer visionary BMW and services, design inspiration and a completely new idea mobility allowance - with a focus on sustainability," said Ian Robertson, member of the Executive Board of BMW. BMW, I mark consists of vehicles and services developed since 2007 are included in the project in a BMW Group discussion exploring sustainable mobility solutions. The BMW Group in response to changing customer needs, including the growing demand for alternative powertrains, such as electric drive systems and hybrids.

"With BMW, we rely on the success and strength of our core brand," said Robertson. BMW i3-previously known as Megacity Vehicle - BMW Group is the first car in the city to be driven on electric power only. BMW i8, in turn, depends on the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept study. The plug-in hybrid combines sportiness possible for a high performance machine using fuel consumption and emissions of small cars. Until the publication in 2013, you may want to fill the waiting time with a BMW.

Both models are based on an innovative concept of building listed in the architecture of life of the unit. An aluminum chassis houses the powertrain, and includes high-strength cabin, but very light carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). "Both cars are being designed specifically for their alternative propulsion systems. We used the innovative architecture and CFRP to cancel almost all the extra weight added by batteries. For customers, this means a dynamic senior management, along with a wide significantly increased use of electricity, "said Klaus Draeger, member of the board of BMW responsible for the development.

An extraordinary selection of mobility services - which can also be used separately from the car - are an integral part of i. This can create a new BMW, part of the business profitable in the long term and to attract new customers to the brand of the company.

"Mobility requirements are changing rapidly growing mega-cities," says Ian Robertson. "We are committed to self-use mobility services, such as the BMW turned to run, will be enlarged with BMW i will also increase their self Mobility Services Premium. What's really innovative is that we start an independent commission 'Car of mobility services. BMW My goal is to provide tailored solutions for mobile network seamlessly high quality products and services. "The emphasis is on solutions that will improve the existing parking, as well as intelligent navigation systems with local information, intermodal route planning and premium car-sharing.

BMW 1 Series Coupe M To Serve As MotoGP Safety Car

Road motorcycle racing world championship - or MotoGP - is among the most popular and spectacular sports in the world. The involvement of BMW M GmbH in motorcycle racing now senior its 13th year. To ensure the safety of riders and races, BMW M GmbH offers the official safety car with a range of other high performance vehicles for use by the management team of Dorna Sports, and IRTA officials.

In the curtain raiser on March 19, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe for the first time be used as safety car for official events MotoGP - before market launch in late April. BMW Safety Car is a one-off built by BMW M GmbH specifically for this race series. Only the 250 kW/340 hp straight-six M TwinPower Turbo and transmission have all been taken unchanged from the production model.

For reasons of weight, value, safety car BMW comes with a carbon fiber-reinforced hood, with holes extra large air, and the polycarbonate side and rear windows. A special lightweight titanium exhaust, running not only save weight but also delivers a captivating sound for the benefit of spectators. In addition to discreet spoiler lip on the tailgate, there is now an adjustable rear wing to provide the necessary support. The safety car's advanced aerodynamic front apron with its precisely defined air ducts, including air curtains, has additional built-in splitter on the bottom of the deck.

The interior of the BMW Safety Car is a model of uncompromising purism. A bearing cage bolted behind the B pillar, the lack of rear seats, two bucket seats with racing seat belts 6-point, M steering wheel in Alcantara and a fire extinguisher are standard on the safety car.

The suspension technology of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe is designed specifically for the safety car. Its high performance suspension system has a racetrack configuration includes an adjustable sports suspension in which the dampers are independently adjustable and rebound stroke. The BMW Safety Car runs on 19 inch tires measuring 255/35 mixture in the front and 285/30 rear. Vehicle height is variable and curvature selectable front and rear axle can be changed depending on the topography of circuits. The braking system of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, and is designed for large demands, is replaced in the safety car with six-piston fixed system caliper of the race.

The deployment of the new BMW 1 Series M Coupe Safety Car will continue the successful collaboration of BMW M GmbH - began in 1999 - with Dorna Sports, organizers of the MotoGP World Championship. With a fleet of eight vehicles, BMW is supporting the safe operation of the season of world championship motorcycle racing in the present. And the official BMW 1 Series M Coupe Safety Car, this year sees two security reserve more Cars BMW M GmbH presents the song: a BMW X6 M and BMW M3. In addition, the organizing team has received a BMW X5 M for the security guard and a BMW X6 ActiveHybrid of Commissioners. On appeal this season as a medical car is a BMW 535i Touring. There will be two bicycle safety that contribute to the safe management of the race weekends: a BMW S 1000 RR and a BMW HP2 Sport. The ceremony of delivery vehicles took place at the BMW M in Garching-Hochbrück February 28, 2011.

It was on this occasion that Dr. Kay Segler, Director of BMW M GmbH, and Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, made an announcement in advance that the success of the partnership will run until 2016, before sealing the deal in a signing ceremony.