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BMW has reduced the emissions of all new BMW group vehicles by 30% since 1995, and is on track to reduce them by a further 25% by 2020 - without compromising the driving experience.
The company is driven by the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy, which stands for the noticeable reduction of consumption and emissions with a simultaneous increase in performance and driving pleasure. Intelligent energy management and lightweight construction, as well as aerodynamics and engine efficiency measures help the company to provide what it calls "sustainable mobility".
EffficientDynamics is also guiding engine development, including new types such as the BMW ActiveHybrid and the BMW eDrive concepts. The BMW i brand put the company's electromobility concepts on the road using the guiding principle of BMW EfficientDynamics. The company's philosophy is encapsulated in the new BMW 2 Series Convertible.
Automotive Industries (AI) asked Dr Herbert Diess, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Development, what had influenced the design of the new BMW 2 Series Convertible.
Diess: I see the 2 Series Coupe and Convertible as typical traditional BMW. The vehicle has a close to 50% weight balance between front and rear, a very stiffbody shell, high torsional stiffness, rear wheel drive, and very efficient straight six engines. We also have the four cylinder diesel engines which produce only 109 gr CO2/km powering the car - which is very much the way forward. There is a noticeable increase in agility, while the new engine line-up combines enhanced sporting ability with outstanding efficiency. It is a very much improved car in all its aspects.
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