Plug in Hybrid Concept Car

BMW has put a lot of work into its Vision EfficientDynamics Concept Car.

The Vision concept is powered by three sources: two electric motors (one at each axle, giving the car all-wheel drive in electric mode) and a turbodiesel engine (in front of the rear axle).

The Vision EfficientDynamics also features a plug-in solution where the batteries can be recharged in 2.5 hours.

Running in full electric mode, the car can travel up to 31 miles.

With only the turbodiesel providing power, an approximate 400-mile range can be obtained using a 6.6-gallon tank.

In the European Union test cycle, the car achieved a fuel economy rating 62.5 miles per gallon.




http://autos.yahoo.com/auto-shows/frankfurt_auto_show_2009/1070/BMW-Vision-EfficientDynamics-Concept