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<span class="ndata">BMW has officially unveiled the
BMW i8, a two-plus-two, swan-wing-door hybrid coupe that features a BMW Twin
Power Turbo 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with 170 kW (231 hp) of peak
performance on the rear wheels, and an electric motor sends 131 hp and 184
lb-ft of torque through a two-speed automatic to the front wheels. With
all-wheel drive at its disposal, the total system power sits at 362 hp and 320
lb-ft of torque, and allows the i8 to scamper to 62 miles per hour in just 4.4
seconds, and a top speed of 250km/h (155mph). That excellent performance
is offset by an estimated fuel economy figure of 94 miles per gallon. Prices
start at $135,972, the second most expensive member of the BMW range, behind
the luxury rocket known as the 760Li.</span><br />
<span class="ndata">"Driving Experience Control switch and eDrive button
allow driver to choose from five driving modes, range of up to 35 kilometres
(22 miles) on electric power alone and a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). COMFORT
mode offers optimum balance between dynamics and efficiency, combined range in
everyday conditions: over 500 kilometres (310 miles). SPORTS mode with
ultra-intense boost function provided by the electric motor. ECO PRO mode can
be used in both all-electric mode and hybrid mode."</span></div>

BMW i8 Hybrid

BMW has officially unveiled the BMW i8, a two-plus-two, swan-wing-door hybrid coupe that features a BMW Twin Power...

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Android-integrated cars on the horizon as Google joins forces with carmakers

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Google has joined together with car manufacturers General Motors, Audi,
Honda and Hyundai, and makers of super-charged computer chips Nvidia to form
the <a href="http://www.openautoalliance.net/#about">Open Automotive Alliance</a>,
with the hope of producing the first Android-integrated cars.<br />
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The alliance was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas,
where the group outlined its plans to work together towards a common platform.
While release times will differ depending on the manufacturer, the alliance
hopes to launch the first vehicles at the end of 2014.<br />
Android is the dominant mobile operating system and cars are perhaps the
most literal examples of mobile technology, so working with Google makes sense
from a manufacturer's point of view as it should breathe new life into built-in
car tech innovation.<br />
"Millions of people are already familiar with Android and use it
everyday," said Sundar Pichai, SVP of Android, Chrome & Apps at Google
<a href="http://www.openautoalliance.net/#press">in a press release</a>.
"The expansion of the Android platform into automotive will allow our
industry partners to more easily integrate mobile technology into cars and
offer drivers a familiar, seamless experience so they can focus on the
road."<br />
The platform will focus on bridging the mobile and automotive experiences
and will "create new opportunities for developers to deliver powerful
experiences for drivers and passengers in a safe and scalable way". The
companies have been brought together by the fact that they "share a vision
for the connected car" and are committed to bringing the best of Android
into the car, but there does also seem to be a significant focus on the
platform improving driver safety.<br />
"Working toward a common ecosystem benefits driver safety above
all," said Ricky Hudi, Head of Electrics/Electronics Development at AUDI
AG.<br />
This isn't the first time Google has displayed an interest in the automotive
-- it has also been working on a driverless car. Apple too could have ambitions
to integrate its technology into vehicles, having reportedly <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57592829-37/apple-envisions-touch-screen-to-control-your-cars-key-features/?ttag=gpwl">patented</a>
a touchscreen dashboard system, and is also working with a slew of
manufacturers -- including Honda and Hyundai -- on bringing the <a href="http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-06/10/ios-7">iOS experience into
the car.</a><br />
The next big battle between the two operating systems could easily be over
partnerships with car manufacturers, although the open nature of the Google-led
alliance means that it may prove the more attractive option, both to the
manufacturers and developers.

Android-integrated cars on the horizon as Google joins forces with carmakers

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