The BMW i3 and i8 will have a non-hardwired battery charging connection in the form of the BMW i offers the Wallbox: a research application for inductive – i.e. wireless – battery charging presented at the CES 2015. Contact-free power transfer between coils. Inductive charging provides reliable, wear-free and user-friendly …
Read More »BMW i8 versus M4 in an Autocar track battle
Can BMW’s new electric superstar keep pace with its performance thoroughbred sibling? Autocar finds out in this track battle.
Read More »Watch: Trying to crash in a self-parking BMW at CES 2015
At CES this week, BMW is showing cars that can stop you from crashing and park themselves using a smartwatch.
Read More »BMW i3 parks itself in a multistorey parking garage
Another feature presented at the CES 2015 is the fully automated Remote Valet Parking Assistant in the BMW i3. This feature combines the information obtained by onboard laser scanners with the digital plan of a building or a multistorey car park. When the fully automated Remote Valet Parking Assistant is …
Read More »BMW presents 360-degree collision avoidance at CES 2015
BMW presented their fully collission free, automated driving at CES 2015. This is a big step towards and accident-free personal mobility in both driver-operated and fully automated, driverless vehicles. The 360-degree collision avoidance is based on precise position and environment sensing. Four highly advanced laser scanners monitor the surroundings of …
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