Today we are going to talk about BMW. According to the latest report by Motor1, BMW has said that the combustion engine i.e. petrol and diesel engines will remain the basis of their vehicles. So what does this mean for the future of BMW? Let's know. If you are a car enthusiast, then this news is for you.
BMW has clearly said that they are not going to give up their Combustion Engines. Frank Weber, the company's development boss, said that petrol and diesel engines are still the backbone of their vehicles. The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is increasing but BMW believes that EVs do not work everywhere. Some people still prefer petrol and diesel cars.
This thinking of BMW is also important because they are working on both EV and Combustion Engines. The company plans to make half of its vehicles electric by 2030. But this does not mean that they will stop the petrol engine. BMW says that they will continue to make both types of cars so that all kinds of customers are happy. This is a sensible step.
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Frank Weber also said that BMW is working on further cleaning its engines. They are improving the engines to meet the Euro 7 regulations. These rules are meant to reduce pollution. BMW's goal is to make their cars less polluting but the power and fun remain the same. That is, you will also get speed and the damage to the environment will also be reduced.
BMW cars will continue to be powered by 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines. But the future of the V8 engine is a bit uncertain. Euro 7 regulations can make it difficult to build a V8 engine. Still, BMW will try to save the V8 engine in its M models. This is good news for those who love BMW's powerful cars.
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Another big thing is that BMW is also focusing on hybrid vehicles. Like their M5 Touring has a plug-in hybrid system. This car gives 717 horsepower and can also run in electric mode. BMW believes that hybrid vehicles are the best combination of petrol and electric. This is good for those who don't want to go all-in on EVs.
Is this the right decision for BMW? I think yes. Every country and every customer's needs are different. Some people want an EV, some like petrol speed. BMW is taking both together which is a smart strategy. But strict rules like Euro 7 can be a challenge for them. Still, BMW's focus is clear - they won't abandon their roots.
Source: Automobilwoche (H/T Motor1)
