BMW has unveiled the Vision EfficientDynamics, a laboratory vehicle that showcases a number of innovative technologies aimed at increasing efficiency. The plug-in hybrid powertrain achiveves a fuel consumption of 62.6 mpg while the futuristic flowing design has a drag coefficient of 0.22.

via: Car Body Design

The design features futuristic, almost-organic elements with the flowing forms of the interior and exterior that are closely interconnected. Displays a number of innovations such as the layering construction technology, aluminum chassis and suspension, special polycarbonate glasses, lithium-polymer cells, a 3D head-up display and an advanced energy management system.

Building on the downsizing principles, the plug- in full-hybrid powertrain adopts a 1.5 liter turbocharged diesel unit and two electric motors – one for each axle.

With a total output of up to 356 hp, while at the same time achiving an average fuel consumption of 3.76 liters/100 kilometers (62.6 mpg) and CO2 emission of 99 g/km – 50 g/km in pure-electric mode.

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