Standard equipment includes an M Sports Package and the newest Z4 also features BMW Efficient Dynamics technologies such as Brake Energy Regeneration, Electric Power Steering and on - demand operation of
engine ancillary units, optimizing fuel economy and emissions, BMW says.
Not exact matches
Antonov Automotive Technologies, which is currently offering a simple dual - speed supercharger for downsizing
engines to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (earlier post), is developing other applications of the dual - speed drive
unit for alternators, water and air - conditioning pumps, and other
engine ancillaries to allow them to operate more often in their most efficient speed range.
A new, more fuel - efficient
engine, extra-efficient transmission (s), on - demand control of
ancillary units, intelligent lightweight design, Auto Start - Stop function, and low drag aerodynamics including «Air Curtain» and underside fairing all help to consolidate the leadership position of the new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon on fuel consumption and emissions.
The
engine is shorter due to the absence of a belt drive so Mercedes freed more space for
ancillary components on either side of the new inline six cylinder
unit.
The all - round efficiency of the BMW X6 is further optimized by on - demand control and activation of the
engine's
ancillary units helping to significantly reduce the power required for the fuel and steering assistance pumps and thus again saving energy in the process.