2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6

BMW announces BMW X6 production version of BMW technology ActiveHybrid.  ActiveHybrid offers significant improvements in driving dynamics and at the same time reduce fuel consumption by 20 percent compared with a comparable vehicle powered by a combustion engine alone. The result is a more driving pleasure combined with the large increase in fuel economy and CO2 management provides the kind of progress to make the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid BMW in the hybrid market.

Overall drive system is shown in the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid consists of 400 hp twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine and two electric motors provide synchronous and 86 hp 91 hp, respectively. Maximum system output is 480 hp, and peak torque reached 575 pounds-ft.

Precisely controlled by the interaction of the three units of power to optimize the overall efficiency of the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid at all speeds, with acceleration from stop to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. The highest speed of the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid is limited electronically to 130 mph, with fuel consumption on average in the EU test cycle is increased by approximately 20%, and CO2 emissions ranked 231 grams per kilometer. EPA ratings will be available closer to market introduction.

BMW’s first full hybrid model can be run exclusively on electric power – and who are entirely free of CO2 – up to speed 37 mph (60 km / h), with a combustion engine is activated automatically when needed.

This performance figure is possible by using two-mode active transmission. The ideal combination of the two power modes can be controlled to improve efficiency and dynamic performance in any driving condition. With two electric motors, three planetary gearsets and four multi-plate clutches, the drive power is transmitted through the 7-speed automatic transmission. As expected in a BMW, the driver can operate the manual transmission. Praised the BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system distributes power between the front axle and rear.

Electric motor receives energy from high-performance NiMH battery positioned under the trunk floor. These batteries also feed electricity to the vehicle on-board network. Trunk capacity, therefore, the same as the original BMW X6. In the brake application and / or the deceleration, the kinetic energy converted into electrical energy and stored in batteries. To provide this functionality either or both electric motors function as generators, the electricity generated back to eating high-voltage battery.