So apparently there is a new BMW roadster R12. Got caught in the middle of some media event from #BMW. Saw a number of groups overtaking me, then going back with a photograph shooting them individually. The horse and donkey were nonplussed.
Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt sieht Abgasmanipulation bei BMW-Autos
Autos von BMW weisen dem Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt zufolge einen Mangel bei der Abgasreinigung auf. Bei den betroffenen Fahrzeugen handele es sich vor allem um das SUV-Modell X3.
BMW has joined the ranks of automakers investing in hydrogen fuel cell technology alongside Toyota, Kia, and Hyundai. Despite focusing on battery technology for electric vehicles, BMW has been exploring hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technologies as part of its Power of Choice strategy.
The company recently provided virtual insights into the powertrain system for the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT, emphasizing its commitment to emission-free mobility and catering to market and customer requirements.
BMW has been collaborating with Toyota Motor Corporation on fuel cell technology since 2013. The partnership aims to develop scalable and modular fuel cell powertrain systems for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT will feature a fuel cell stack generating 170hp from the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapor. The vehicle will also integrate a fifth-generation eDrive unit for added dynamics, with a total output of 374hp.
Equipped with 700 bar tanks capable of holding 6kg of hydrogen, the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT can be refueled in three to four minutes. The company plans to pilot this hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain in a small series based on the current X5, with a customer offering expected in the second half of the decade.
In addition to its collaboration with Toyota, BMW is involved in research to develop compact hydrogen storage tanks for future vehicle architectures. The project, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, aims to lower the cost of manufacturing hydrogen tanks for fuel cell vehicles and make them competitive with battery electric vehicles.
German car manufacturer BMW is introducing a pilot fleet of BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel vehicles in South Africa. Teaming up with local partners Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) and Sasol, the vehicle trial was unveiled during the Hydrogen Council's regional gathering in Sandton, Johannesburg, this week. This initiative marks a significant step forward in promoting sustainable transportation solutions and advancing the adoption of hydrogen fuel technology in the region.
BEVs are functionally unfixable if the battery dies. The cost of battery replacement exceeds the cost of the car itself. As a result, they are going to lead a huge shortfall in available transportation options for the lower class. In reality, BEVs are toys for the rich. They are not serious transportation ideas.
Bei E-Autos hinkten deutsche Hersteller zuletzt hinterher. Doch nun können sie auf dem größten Absatzmarkt China ein deutliches Wachstum verzeichnen. Ist das der Befreiungsschlag? Von Volker Hirth.
#FreeNow, der Taxivermittler per App (gehört einem Konsortium von #Daimler und #BMW) erhöht für die Taxifahrer weiter die Preise. Insbesondere in Großstädten wie #Berlin, #Hamburg, #München, #Frankfurt und #Düsseldorf wird es noch einen Prozentpunkt teurer auf 13% vom Fahrpreis. Dazu kommen 2% für die bargeldlose Bezahlung, wenn per In-App bezahlt wird.
Konkret: Für die Vermittlung einer Taxitour von EUR 30,- müssen die Taxifahrer dann bis zu EUR 4,50 an FreeNow bezahlen. Zum Vergleich: Bei einer klassischen Taxizentrale kostet eine Tour real ca. die Hälfte.
Wir hoffen, unsere künftiges App-System #Taxiteam noch 2024 in einer ordentlichen Beta-Version an den Start bringen zu können. Das wird eine neuartige, dezentral organisierte Tourvermittlung werden. Das #Fediverse-Protokoll #ActivityPub ist Grundlage des Systems.
Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation has introduced the world's first Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by hydrogen, named the Sirius Jet. In collaboration with BMW's Designworks and Sauber Group, this hydrogen-electric VTOL aircraft combines a jet's aerodynamics with a helicopter's versatility.
Long time without update. I made some room for the 42130 BMW M 1000 RR of 2022 with 1920 pieces. What a piece of engineering! I don't know if I missed something on the gearbox but the highest gear make the the chain and cogs slips or something. We don't see the gearbox or the pistons working but I didn't get this model for that. 🙂
There is a sh*t load of stickers which don't bother me but there are really a lot.