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BMW PHEVs will have forced geofenced EV mode in emission-free zones, rewards
Source: Electrek
BMW PHEVs will have forced geofenced EV mode in emission-free zones, rewards
Phil Dzikiy - Jun. 25th 2019 11:50 am ET @phildzikiy
BMW has introduced a few new digital features for its plug-in hybrids that aim to encourage — and even incentivize — electric driving on the vehicles. The technology could have big implications as the world shifts away from fossil fuel vehicles.
The automaker announced that from 2020 forward, all BMW Group PHEVs (like the 330E) will come standard with the BMW eDrive Zones function. This feature will use geofencing technology to automatically detect when the vehicle has entered a zone that a city has designated for emission-free driving.
At that point, the PHEVs will automatically switch to all-electric driving, without the driver needing to take any operating steps. This will optimize vehicle efficiency, reduce operating costs, and of course, reduce emissions.
BMW EV Rewards
In addition to eDrive Zones, BMW also introduced “myBMW points,” a reward system designed to encourage further electric driving in PHEVs.
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Phil Dzikiy - Jun. 25th 2019 11:50 am ET @phildzikiy
BMW has introduced a few new digital features for its plug-in hybrids that aim to encourage — and even incentivize — electric driving on the vehicles. The technology could have big implications as the world shifts away from fossil fuel vehicles.
The automaker announced that from 2020 forward, all BMW Group PHEVs (like the 330E) will come standard with the BMW eDrive Zones function. This feature will use geofencing technology to automatically detect when the vehicle has entered a zone that a city has designated for emission-free driving.
At that point, the PHEVs will automatically switch to all-electric driving, without the driver needing to take any operating steps. This will optimize vehicle efficiency, reduce operating costs, and of course, reduce emissions.
BMW EV Rewards
In addition to eDrive Zones, BMW also introduced “myBMW points,” a reward system designed to encourage further electric driving in PHEVs.
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Read more: https://electrek.co/2019/06/25/bmw-phev-ev-mode/