Hybrid systems for RWD vehicles

**Tideland Prius** · 03-05-2007, 11:31 PM

BMW Group and DaimlerChrysler AG are equally collaborating to the development of a hybrid system for rear-wheel drive vehicles. The goal of these two German automakers is to market the newly created system within the next three years. By sharing their know-how and their resources, they will benefit from significant large-scale savings.

Both BMW and DaimlerChrysler will improve their competitiveness in a market where their demands and expectations are about the same. However, the agreement between the two will have no impact whatsoever on their corporate identity, since the hybrid technology being developed will be tailor-made for each and every model in their respective lineup.

The development process takes place in Germany, starting with the associated powerplants and transmissions. Knowledge and human resources will be integrated for the project. This latest collaboration is the result of a partnership established in the United States in 2005. Since then, BMW and DaimlerChrysler have united their efforts to enlarge their portfolio of alternative technologies and hybrid components.

Source: auto123.com

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Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,771 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	BMW Group and DaimlerChrysler AG are equally collaborating to the development of a hybrid system for rear-wheel drive vehicles. The goal of these two German automakers is to market the newly created system within the next three years. By sharing their know-how and their resources, they will benefit from significant large-scale savings. Both BMW and DaimlerChrysler will improve their competitiveness in a market where their demands and expectations are about the same. However, the agreement between the two will have no impact whatsoever on their corporate identity, since the hybrid technology being developed will be tailor-made for each and every model in their respective lineup. The development process takes place in Germany, starting with the associated powerplants and transmissions. Knowledge and human resources will be integrated for the project. This latest collaboration is the result of a partnership established in the United States in 2005. Since then, BMW and DaimlerChrysler have united their efforts to enlarge their portfolio of alternative technologies and hybrid components. Source: auto123.com __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package as of 25th Oct 2004 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, OEM All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Interior Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Integration Kit, LED licence plate lights, Phillips Vision Plus 2008 smart fortwo passion coupé as of 28th Apr 2008 Foglights, dash pods, leather seats, OEM rubber mats, BRABUS alum. handbrake, LED licence plate lights & dome lamp

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