BMW: First With Regenerative Braking Petrol Model
Posted on 12th January, 2007 by Warren M
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BMW’s new 5-Series saloon will be the first non-hybrid model to come equipped with a regenerative braking system.
The system (named Brake Energy Regeneration by BMW) works by harnessing energy lost through braking. Thanks to an intelligent alternator, that energy is used to re-charge the car’s battery, thus lowering emissions and improving fuel efficiency by around three percent.
Another feature on the car, will be a high-capacity glass mat battery, which enables rapid re-charging during braking.
Customers can expect other models in the range to receive new technology, including low resistance tyres, and a start-stop system that switches the engine off when the car is sat idle, in traffic (similar to the Mk3 VW Golf “Ecomatic” from the 1990’s.)
[Source: Fifth Gear]
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