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The big two German car makers are getting together
to build hybrids.
BMW and DaimlerChrysler will jointly develop hybrid modules for what they call
rear-wheel-drive premium segment cars, with the result becoming product within
three years.
Essentially, they'll save a lot of time and money doing it together than
separately. However, the companies did say that the resulting products will be
adapted to the different character of the two brands.
For DaimlerChrysler, Dr Thomas Weber said: "Cooperation in the field of
innovative drive systems makes good sense not only from a technical but also
from an economic standpoint. It will help to strengthen the competitiveness of
two German manufacturers whose requirements in the premium segment are very
similar. This is a segment where rapid commercialisation of drive technologies
offering high efficiency, performance and comfort is particularly important."
BMW's Dr Klaus Draeger said: "This collaboration will allow us to broaden our
technological base in the area of future hybrid drive systems for the premium
class and will allow the two companies to pool their innovative resources. The
distinct identities of the different brands will not be affected, since the
relevant technologies will be tailored to fit the specific character of the
different vehicles."
The two started working together on hybrid in 2005 and see this collaboration as
expanding their portfolio of alternative drive technologies and rounding out
their range of hybrid drive components. (www.pistonheads.com)
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