Safer and Eco Friendly Rides with New BMW Technology

BMW’s already established reputation and popularity is about to go up several notches, thanks to the two new innovations in safety and sustainability that the makers have come out with.

The coming months will see the release of the all-electric ActiveE Coupe in the Greater Boston BMW area with dealers such as BMW of Peabody. Following this will be the launch of the BMW i3, which is a commuter friendly electric variant of the lineup from BMW. Moreover, one can also look forward to the new technology being developed by BMW that will make future vehicles better equipped to handle dangerous left and U turns safely.

The BMW i3 is an all-electric car, powered by a 150 horsepower rear-mounted electric motor. With a range of 99 miles and speeds hitting 100 mph, this BMW is poised to impact the market. Lightweight materials such as carbon fiber are what the car is made of, thereby leveraging maximum space out of the small vehicle. A 14.1 cubic feet space between the front trunk and the back seat area is no mean feat, even for a small vehicle. Expected to release in 2013, the BMW i3 is touted to have a base rate of about $35,000.

In a release, GM of BMW at Peabody, Mr. Marshal Cabot said that “The BMW i3 is the first of what will become a complete line of “i” BMW cars that are built not just with electric motors, but designed from the ground up with sustainable materials and practical designs. BMW is developing the i Series for the future urban environment, creating small electric cars that are sustainable, easy to park and cheaper to operate on a daily basis.”

Cabot also said that “The diversity of new technology at BMW right now is really impressive, whether you’re looking at their electric and hybrid vehicles or their emerging safety features. The company has always pushed the boundaries of what a vehicle can do, and these new designs allow drivers to enjoy the BMW performance they expect with greater safety and a lower cost of ownership.”