Sentences with phrase «energy on trailing throttle»

In comfort mode, the electric motor is used to boost performance when needed, with a recuperation function activated to recover kinetic energy on trailing throttle.

Not exact matches

The E-charge mode allows the battery to be charged on the run, but it involves a firing of the petrol engine, which acts in part like a range extender by providing a small charge to the battery on top of the kinetic energy recuperated under braking and periods of trailing throttle.

It uses a brushless electric motor mounted at the rear that produces 74 hp and 96 lb - ft of torque together with a 17.7 - kilowatt - hour lithium - ion battery that is charged via standard - mains electricity and on the run with energy recuperated during periods of trailing throttle and braking.

As in other recent new BMWs, the brake energy regeneration and automatic start - stop systems are complemented by a fuel - saving coasting function which decouples the engine on a periods of trailing throttle at speeds between 31 and 100mph.

The energy recuperation rate and trailing - throttle braking effect depend on the mode you choose.