BMW has launched the Project i, which aims at introducing a new breed of cars into the market. The new line of cars features a developed design, and the cars are said to be fuel-efficient and eco-friendly. The new line of cars will redefine the concept of mobility. The goal is to combine efficiency and dynamics. However, on the arrival of these vehicles, they are expected to be really expensive. In 2013, BMW is expected to release BMW i3 and BMW i8. And in 2015, it is said to release BMW i4 and BMW i5.
BMW continuously improves their vehicles, just like all the other automobile manufacturing companies do. BMW's Project i is currently designing lightweight cars with modern aerodynamic and fuel-efficient features. New automotive technologies are being developed to come up with high performance cars that are environmentally friendly. It seems as though that the quest of car companies to come up with fuel-efficient cars is a never-ending business. The fuel-efficient tagline will always be expected in the next generation of cars. In fact, today's new cars do boast lower fuel consumption for the same mileage than older cars.
Aside from fuel-efficiency, the new cars also have the so-called electric mobility. BMW i cars can be powered by their batteries, just as the BMW i3 has been reported to be able to run on battery alone. Expect that the BMW i5 specs will include an electric mobility feature too. This removes the need for gas, but some people may miss the advantage of gas-driven car engines. The BMW i3, for instance, is going to be first premium electric automobile in the world. Its new design will change the way people drive cars. The i8, on the other hand, combines both fuel engine and battery power, probably because it's a sports car, which cannot rely solely on battery power to run at faster speeds.
Of course, other car manufacturers will not be left out in the competition. People will have to see a new variety of cars in the future that can run on battery power. An all-electric car seems good for urban areas. It would lessen the problem with vehicle emissions, considering that electric consumption does not cause the release of greenhouse gases.
BMW introduces the LifeDrive concept, which changes the architecture of future BMW cars. The new cars feature separate modules. One is the Drive Module, which is made of an aluminum frame that forms the solid structure of the automobile. The Drive module is where the battery and drive system can be found. The LifeDrive architecture incorporates the battery into the car's structure. The battery is the heaviest device in a car, and its placement affects the center of gravity of the car. A low center of gravity gives vehicles a good stability while on the road.
After the Drive Module, there is the Life Module, which simply is the section of the car where the passengers sit. The passenger cell is made from a lightweight material, specifically carbon fiber reinforced plastic or CFRB. This material is as strong as steel but it is not as heavy. The lightweight materials used in the overall construction of the BMW i cars help increase their efficiency.
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