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Which automaker isn’t going to make 600-mile EVs? Is megawatt charging a threat to hydrogen fuel-cell tech? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 26, 2023. The biggest EV news of the week came on Thursday, when Ford and Tesla made an announcement that might change the...

BMW Films is back with a short film titled "The Calm" now available on YouTube. The film stars "Guardians of the Galaxy" actress Pom Klementieff and a BMW i7 M70 xDrive, the all-electric performance range-topper of the BMW 7-Series flagship sedan lineup. Klementieff plays a secret agent summoned to a meeting in Cannes, who has to fight off an...

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s NACS plug coming to Ford EVs, the Cybertruck interior, the unveiling of the BMW i5, and more. more… The post Podcast: Tesla plug coming to Ford EVs, Cybertruck interior, BMW i5, and more appeared first on Electrek.

The optional 19-inch wheel version cuts the range to 235 miles.

BMW has partnered with Swiss gaming platform AirConsole to bring in-car gaming to its new all-electric 5 Series.   Drivers and passengers can play the games to kill time while the vehicle is charging, for example. Sadly, but probably for the best, you can’t play while the car is moving.  In addition to the new BMW 5 Series, which debuted this week, the AirConsole app will be rolled out in other BMW vehicles. The service has been available on TVs for some time, but this is the first time it has been available in a car.   To use the gaming…This story continues at The Next Web

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Image: BMW BMW is bringing electrification to the 5 Series. The German company announced this week that the eighth generation of the sedan that slots in between the 3 Series and 7 Series will come as an electric version, the i5, as well as a refreshed gas equivalent. Much like it did with the 4 Series and 7 Series, BMW is taking its gas-powered models and releasing electric variants that are built on the same platform. The electric 5 Series is coming in two trim levels: the i5 eDrive40, with rear-wheel drive, 335 horsepower, and 295 pound-feet of torque; and the sporty i5 M60 xDrive, with all-wheel drive, 601 horsepower, and 605 pound-feet of torque. The eDrive40 version will leap from 0–60 mph in six seconds, while the M60 trim will close the... Continue reading…

Volvo’s upcoming EX30 is going for the brand’s smallest-ever carbon footprint. Stellantis sees lithium-sulfur battery tech in its future. And the BMW i5 looks much like a gasoline 5-Series. Is that a good thing? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 BMW i5 revealed Wednesday is essentially a fully electric BMW 5-Series...

BMW on Wednesday unveiled the i5, the first-ever all-electric version of the automaker's 5-Series luxury sedan, which is scheduled to reach dealerships later this year as a 2024 model. The 2024 BMW i5 will launch in the U.S. in eDrive40 and M60 xDrive guises priced from $67,795 and $85,095, respectively. Both prices include a mandatory $995...

BMW North America boss is confident the automaker's BEV share will "more than double" this year in the US.

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Tesla knocked the U.S. luxury sales crown off BMW's head last year, ending the German marque's three-year reign in the segment. But BMW plans to beat the American upstart at its own game.

After teasing glimpses of its first all-electric 5 Series for weeks, BMW has globally debuted the first two available trims of the i5, including an M performance version with 590 horsepower. The German automaker has introduced a lot of new technology in its latest generation of its long-running series, including in-car gaming, a range conservation mode, and eye activated lane changes. more… The post BMW debuts electric i5 with gaming, hands-free driving and lets you change lanes with your eyes appeared first on Electrek.

It's the most normal-looking BMW we've seen for some time, and that's OK.

BMW has revealed the new eighth-generation version of its 5 Series executive car, including the new i5 electric variant. The i5 will be available with

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BMW on Wednesday took the covers off a redesigned 5-Series that's scheduled to reach dealerships late this year as a 2024 model. It represents the eighth generation of the nameplate and the first to offer an electric option, badged the i5. Only the sedan body style has been revealed, but a wagon is planned for some markets, with both gas and...

The i5 will compete against premium battery-electric large cars including the Mercedes EQE. It was unveiled Wednesday alongside a combustion engine sibling, the new 5 Series. U.S. sales begin in October.

Head of BMW Brand Design Domagoj Dukec doesn’t understand automakers adopting EV-specific design language.

The first-ever battery-electric BMW 5 Series shares the CLAR platform with internal combustion engine variants.

Electric i5 will launch in October alongside a sole combustion-powered model Tesla Model S rival comes in eDrive40 and M60 xDrive specs, with deliveries starting in October The long-awaited BMW i5 saloon has been unveiled and will arrive later this year in the UK with 593bhp and up to 321 miles of range to take on the Mercedes-Benz EQE, Tesla Model S and upcoming Audi A6 E-tron saloon. Joining the BMW iX1, BMW i4 and BMW i7 in the Munich firm’s swiftly expanding range of EVs, the electric i5 will launch in October alongside a sole combustion-powered model and be later joined by a pair of hybrids. It is set to also spawn the highly anticipated BMW i5 Touring – one of the first executive all-electric estates on the market. BMW

BMW has revealed the latest 5-series sedan, and it has gained an electric variant called the i5.

See interior photos of the new BMW i5, an electric version of the latest 5-series sedan.

The most powerful member of the new 5-series sedan lineup will be electric: the 590-hp i5 M60 xDrive. The gas-powered 530i and 540i models continue as well.

The 2024 BMW i5 offers the same luxurious interior and tech features as the new 5 Series and adds an electric powertrain.

Filed under: Green,BMW,Electric,Hybrid,Luxury,Sedan Continue reading ICE or EV? The new 2024 BMW 5 Series gives you the power of choice ICE or EV? The new 2024 BMW 5 Series gives you the power of choice originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 May 2023 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

New BMW i5 was driven hard in icy conditions for 'ultimate endurance test' Next iteration of executive saloon/estate will field combustion, plug-in hybrid and EV versions from this year The new electric BMW i5 is due to be revealed in the coming months, having completed "the ultimate endurance test". The highly anticipated EV version of the next-generation BMW 5 Series was confirmed for a 2023 launch in January, but only now has Munich released images of the Mercedes-Benz EQE rival undergoing a hardcore testing programme on ice, snow and rough roads in northern Sweden.  In a year-long test phase (during which Autocar's spy photographers spotted these camouflaged prototypes), the i5 "repeatedly demonstrated both the stability of its electric powertrain

Filed under: Green,BMW,New Car Reviews,Electric,Luxury,Sedan,Road Tests Continue reading 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 Road Test: Exceeding expectations, and then some 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 Road Test: Exceeding expectations, and then some originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 May 2023 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Cadillac gives its long-anticipated Escalade EV a timeline and a badge. A California utility and BMW are working together on greening the grid with V2X tech. And Ford likens its efficiency-focused three-row electric SUV coming in 2025 to a “personal bullet train.” This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Don’t bother waiting for...

BMW and utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) have started testing technology that allows EVs to supplement the grid. Testing is taking place at a PG&E lab in San Roman, California, as part of a partnership between the two companies that dates back to 2015, according to a BMW press release. BMW and PG&E previously offered...

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2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 exterior and interior photos.

BMW's newly conservative approach to engineering EVs turns out a sedan that eclipses Benz's purpose-built electric flagship.

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New BMW i5 was driven hard in icy conditions for 'ultimate endurance test' Next iteration of executive saloon/estate will field combustion, plug-in hybrid and EV versions from this year The new electric BMW i5 is due to be revealed in the coming months, having completed "the ultimate endurance test". The highly anticipated EV version of the next-generation BMW 5 Series was confirmed for a 2023 launch in January, but only now has Munich released images of the Mercedes-Benz EQE rival undergoing a hardcore testing programme on ice, snow and rough roads in northern Sweden.  In a year-long test phase (during which Autocar's spy photographers spotted these camouflaged prototypes), the i5 "repeatedly demonstrated both the stability of its electric powertrain

BMW also introduces the $107,995 plug-in-hybrid 750e and the $106,695 rear-drive i7 eDrive50 for the new model year.

Filed under: BMW,Green Driving,Technology,Electric,Hybrid Continue reading BMW plans new i4 and 7 Series electric models for the fall BMW plans new i4 and 7 Series electric models for the fall originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 May 2023 13:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

BMW USA just shared a model update for summer 2023 that includes two new EV variants consumers should see delivered before year’s end. First, BMW is introducing a lower priced all-wheel drive (AWD) version of its i4 Gran Coupe, plus a rear-wheel drive (RWD) version of the new i7 EV. Those models will also feature a new operating system from BMW called iDrive 8.5. more… The post BMW is adding AWD and RWD options to its i4 and i7 EVs this year appeared first on Electrek.

The i8 arrived as a butterfly-doored, low-slung plug-in hybrid Munich's tech-laden electrified streak is surprisingly couth - here's how it stacks up as a used purchase The BMW i8 arrived like a bolt from the blue in 2014 and left us open-mouthed and reeling from shock.  We were unable to work out if this butterfly-doored, low-slung and extravagantly constructed plug-in hybrid sports car was the Great Leap Forward or a slightly underwhelming Porsche 911 rival, with its six-figure price tag and the engine from a Mini Cooper.  Where it unquestionably succeeded, though, is with its Blade Runner-aping design. The i8 remained recognisably a BMW, but it didn’t look a lot like any other cooking BMW. It looked (and still looks)

The BMW XM is over the top in many ways, but under the hood, it's a plug-in hybrid that could serve as a great way to get around without using gas.

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BMW’s first electric 5 series sedan, the i5, is days away from making its global debut. Before its official release, a new image of the BMW i5 was leaked, and from the first look, the electric sedan is impressive. more… The post BMW i5 image leaked ahead of its official debut appeared first on Electrek.

Cars or really any vehicle on land are not the only thing that needs to go electric. If we’re going to do better by the planet, everything we use, from the skies to the oceans, needs to be clean and sustainable. Much like the auto industry, watercraft have been undergoing a change toward electric power. And some … Read more...

The Trike Hybrid will be offered in two versions: Family and Cargo.

Filed under: Green,Weird Car News,BMW,Electric,Luxury Continue reading BMW just revealed an electric hydrofoil boat at the Cannes Film Festival BMW just revealed an electric hydrofoil boat at the Cannes Film Festival originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 May 2023 14:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

This year’s Cannes Film Festival saw a unique debut quite a ways away from the silver screen and out on the docks of Southern France. During the event, BMW Group Designworks and boat builder Tyde unveiled a new all-electric boat concept called The Icon. This electric hydrofoil is powered by BMW battery packs and represents a collaboration for the future of sustainability in the marine segment. Did we mention two-time Oscar winner Han Zimmer is involved too? more… The post This electric boat with a hydrofoil hull utilizes BMW EV batteries and has its own sound design appeared first on Electrek.

BMW Films, known for The Hire series from the early 2000s, is back with a new short centered around the i7 M70 and starring Pom Klementieff and Uma Thurman.

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Two German automakers are spending worrying sums on electric cars, Volvo will reduce its headcount for similar reasons and very powerful companies are determined to make flying taxis a thing and it doesn’t care how you feel about that. All that and more in this edition of The Morning Shift for Thursday, May 4, 2023. Read more...

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The BMW i7 M70 xDrive Is BMW’s Fastest Full EVBMW’s biggest electric sedan gets even faster. more

The Fully-Electric BMW i5 Has Nearly Completed Its DevelopmentBMW’s midsized sedan EV is nearing completion. more

Drive modes are nothing new, but BMW may go for more detailed customization in future performance EVs. First spotted by CarBuzz, a recent patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) goes beyond current drive modes, allowing drivers to tailor things like throttle mapping and torque delivery to dramatically...

A new patent filing reveals BMW wants more personalizable drive modes to make its electric cars more engaging to drive.

Filed under: BMW,First Drives,Electric,Future Vehicles,Luxury,Performance,Sedan Continue reading 2024 BMW i5 Preview Drive: The 5 Series is going electric 2024 BMW i5 Preview Drive: The 5 Series is going electric originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

BMW's next-generation 5-Series is set to take its place among Munich's all-electric models, and to bring BMW-typical pace and dynamism to the zero-emissions executive car segment. BMW wants to offer an electric variant of each of its traditional volume-sellers. So as a key part of the new eighth-generation 5 Series line-up, it has created the BMW i5 all-electric saloon. Project leader Andreas Holzinger says his team worked to four tenets: traditional design, contemporary digital functionality, a flexible drivetrain architecture and a balanced driving experience. “We want to ensure that when you buy a BMW 5 Series, you get a 5 Series,” he says, “be that an EV or a more traditional ICE car. Our goal was to make them as similar as

2024 BMW i5 prototype exterior and interior photos.

The eighth-generation 5-series impresses in all-electric form.

With about 295 miles of range, a well-balanced chassis, and hands-free smarts, there's a lot to like about the upcoming Mercedes EQE rival.

It goes on sale sometime this fall.

The end of the week has arrived and it's time to head into the weekend with compelling EV news to share with family and friends.

Following its delayed but long-anticipated battery guidance pertaining to federal EV tax credits, the US Treasury Department’s requirements are about to kick in, and it’s not great news for all prospective EV buyers. Beginning tomorrow, EVs from major automakers like BMW and Nissan will no longer qualify for any tax credits at the federal level, while Tesla’s base Model 3 is cut in half. more… The post US Treasury: Nissan LEAF, BMW, others lose full $7,500 EV tax credit, Tesla base Model 3 cut in half [Updates] appeared first on Electrek.

BMW’s 7 series has long held the place as the brand’s ultimate expression of luxury. | Photo by Abigail Bassett for The Verge Want a glimpse of the future of luxury cars? The BMW i7 is where it’s at. And the 31-inch, 8K drop-down movie screen for rear passengers is just the icing on the cake. Continue reading…

Image: BMW BMW’s 7 Series vehicles have always been about interior space and ride comfort, and now, the newest electric version is the automaker’s “most powerful” EV ever. The new BMW i7 M70 xDrive was handed the title as the vehicle makes its debut this week at the Auto Shanghai international motor show in China. According to BMW, its bestselling model worldwide last year was the BMW i4 M50 — a performance version of the electric 4 Series sedan. Now, the company has three electric performance models, including the BMW iX M60 SUV (a faster version of an already high-tech beast) and this new i7 M70. BMW’s i7 M70 has a dual motor all-wheel drive system output of 485kW and 660 horsepower when the car’s M Launch Control or Sport Boost feature is... Continue reading…

The U.S. Treasury said on Monday that Volkswagen, BMW, Nissan, Rivian, Hyundai and Volvo Cars electric vehicles will lose access to a $7,500 tax credit under new rules for battery sourcing.

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See detailed interior and exterior images of the i7, the electric flagship sedan from BMW.

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BMW’s i7 electric sedan is getting a performance upgrade from the masterminds at BMW M. The up- to-660-horsepower BMW i7 M70 xDrive is setting new internal records as its fastest, most powerful EV model yet. more… The post BMW unveils its fastest, most powerful electric vehicle yet in the i7 M70 sedan appeared first on Electrek.

Filed under: Green,BMW,Luxury,Performance,Sedan Continue reading 2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive churns out a silent 650 hp and 748 lb-ft 2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive churns out a silent 650 hp and 748 lb-ft originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

The electric version of BMW's latest 7-Series has spawned a performance range-topper in the form of the 2024 i7 M70, which was revealed on Monday. The 7-Series received a redesign for 2023, which included the addition of an electric i7 variant. While the regular i7 tops out at 536 hp, the new i7 M70 brings 650 hp to the table. The power is...

The sedan's Max Range mode limits its top speed to 56 mph.

Upmarket saloon gains newly developed dual-motor drivetrain offering a combined 650bhp Luxury saloon will reach the UK during the second half of 2023; arrives with newly developed dual-motor drivetrain BMW's M Performance car division has lifted the veil on the new BMW i7 M70 xDrive – the company's most powerful electric model to date. Set to see UK sales during the second half of 2023 following its unveiling at the Shanghai motor show, the upmarket saloon arrives with a newly developed dual-motor drivetrain offering a combined 650bhp – some 40bhp more than the system used by the iX M60 xDrive launched in 2022. At the heart of the latest electric-powered M Performance model is a front electric motor with 255bhp and a heavily revised rear electric

The BMW i7 is not only one of the coolest luxury EVs on sale today, but it’s got one of the best interiors in the business, and now, according to an announcement made by BMW on Monday, it’s earned itself some performance chops, too, with the introduction of the 2024 BMW i7 M70 xDrive. Read more...

The new M70, revealed at the Shanghai auto show, will rip to 60 mph in a claimed 3.5 seconds.

Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Podcasts,BMW,Hyundai,Infiniti,Toyota,Electric,Hybrid,Luxury,Performance Plus the newest from the EPA, Toyota Sienna and 4Runner, Infiniti QX60 and moreContinue reading Hyundai Ioniq 6 review and the BMW XM Label Red | Autoblog Podcast #776 Hyundai Ioniq 6 review and the BMW XM Label Red | Autoblog Podcast #776 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

Our i4 might not be achieving BMW's suggested range, but it is proving to be a consistent performer.

BMW has released its Q1 2023 sales report, showing that its EV sales are quickly overtaking its gas offerings. As one of Tesla’s chief competitors, BMW knows very well the risk of not electrifying its lineup, and luckily it is doing so at a record pace. The premium German automaker’s current goal is to achieve […] The post BMW EV sales achieve new high, new model on the way appeared first on TESLARATI.

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