BMW X6 ActiveHybrid preparing to embark on a conveyor

Rumours of intent to start producing BMW coupe crossover-X6 hybrid went back to the end of last summer. Fog on elektrobenzinovoy versions virtually settled when the Germans vykatili booth at the Frankfurt motorshow concept BMW X6 ActiveHybrid. It is now no doubt that the car will soon creep its way up to the conveyor: running prototype hybrid X6 with the installation does utyuzhit European roads.

Hybrid drive with two electric motors, and DVS variatorom ECVT (Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission), which will receive new products have been developed jointly by BMW, GM and Daimler. This hybrid scheme, only with modified characteristics, from the middle of 2008 will be installed on the Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen and Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck. Innovation will also be installing hybrid ispoliny Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Yukon and GMC Sierra. Na X6 ActiveHybrid hybrid drive will be part of the native Bavarian motor. This will enable dynamic performance without deterioration in 20% lower fuel consumption. Apparently, lovers greening movement in the space of a novelty not have to wait very long. Unofficial sources say that ActiveHybrid will be ready for production in mid-2009.

April 12th, 2008 by | No Comments | Filed in Hybrid, X6