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CSL-Fanatik · 04-16-2007, 10:33 AM

Hey everybody,

I watched the latest Motor Trend video about the new M3, which is posted in this forum. It is clearly stated that the BER will be an essential part of Efficiant Dynamics in Europe, but most likely, according to BMW, will not be offered in the United States.

The system would most certainly decrese if not eliminate the gas guzzler tax buyers have to pay in the US, so why not offer it?

Does anybody know why?
Is it the price, the battery that may now pass in the US, not appealing to the US market, etc.??
What is it?

Goober M · 04-16-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CSL-Fanatik

Does anybody know why?
Is it the price, the battery that may now pass in the US, not appealing to the US market, etc.??
What is it?

My guess, and it's just a guess, is that you might be close to the truth on your first guess -- that the new battery needs to pass US requirements and that is an expensive process for BMW. Maybe they will offer it later on in the model cycle after the battery passes US tests.

swamp2 · 04-16-2007, 12:44 PM

Guys, this has been discussed in another thread where I guessed the issue, if any bringing it to the US would be the battery.

AR230WAKEBOARDER · 04-17-2007, 10:26 AM

I would love if it wasnt offered and they used a lightweight battery and shaved 100lbs off the car =)

cncmastr · 04-17-2007, 11:13 AM

Lexus has this technology in their hybird cars, thats dumb if BMW can't bring that to the states.

04-16-2007, 10:33 AM	#1
CSL-Fanatik First Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boulder Posts: 324 iTrader: (0) View CSL-Fanatik's Garage	Brake Energy Regeneration in US? Hey everybody, I watched the latest Motor Trend video about the new M3, which is posted in this forum. It is clearly stated that the BER will be an essential part of Efficiant Dynamics in Europe, but most likely, according to BMW, will not be offered in the United States. The system would most certainly decrese if not eliminate the gas guzzler tax buyers have to pay in the US, so why not offer it? Does anybody know why? Is it the price, the battery that may now pass in the US, not appealing to the US market, etc.?? What is it?

04-16-2007, 12:44 PM	#3
swamp2 Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 6,525 iTrader: (1)	All reposts Guys, this has been discussed in another thread where I guessed the issue, if any bringing it to the US would be the battery.

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cncmastr First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 343 iTrader: (0) View cncmastr's Garage	Lexus has this technology in their hybird cars, thats dumb if BMW can't bring that to the states. __________________ 2006 M3 \| Interlagos Blau

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AR230WAKEBOARDER Private First Class Drives: MONTEGO BLUE 335I Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Why? Posts: 144 iTrader: (0)	I would love if it wasnt offered and they used a lightweight battery and shaved 100lbs off the car =)