BMW Developing Smart Navigation for More Efficient Energy Management

Jason · 05-11-2011, 11:15 AM

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BMW has been aggressive in developing and advancing technologies to increase energy management in its cars. The BMW navigation system may soon become a smart and integral part of these systems.

BMW is working on a new energy management system where the idea is to utilize the navigation system. The navigation would use an inputted address and plot out the route that is most energy efficient, as well as scheduling the car's energy management activities and timing to maximize efficiency.

As an example, the on board computer could schedule the starter battery's recharge using brake regenerative energy during a downhill portion of the trip, when the load on the engine is light.

This new way of looking at the navigation system's utility - for use as more than just a direction guidance system, is a direction BMW seems to be exploring more and more. The company is also currently utilizing the navigation system in the development of an Intelligent Anticipatory 8-Speed Auto Transmission where the smart transmission will know to downshift prior to the car entering corners or engaging hills, much as a manual driver would [More Details]. That system will rely on road information from a combination of navigation system, cellular data connection, DSC, and cameras/radar sensors mounted on the car.

Source: Autonews

keanu1 · 05-11-2011, 12:34 PM

hmmm! don't think this will work!

esqu1re · 05-11-2011, 01:41 PM

Seems way too complicated, but every little bit helps I guess.

edgeburner · 05-11-2011, 02:44 PM

I think it would be simpler and more efficient if the system could utilize wind patterns from weather reports and only aim the car with the wind and down hill using GPS. Heck, throw a sail onto the body. Lol.....

DASHOCKER · 05-11-2011, 02:58 PM

I read this article in the BMW magazine I recieved this month.. Good stuff..

username604 · 05-11-2011, 04:50 PM

Over engineered. I think the increase in price won't justify the 1 mpg savings. Driver input like softer acceleration and more coasting would make a much larger difference.

positiveions · 05-11-2011, 07:40 PM

oh my goodness, i just had an invention moment about these navis.. mmmmm

BMWBoss · 05-11-2011, 10:37 PM

Pretty cool...

Crazy AWD · 05-14-2011, 08:10 PM

"It has something called 'efficient dynamics', which is another way of saying, 'We were bored.'"

Forgot who I took that from...

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Jason Administrator 43686 Rep 21,325 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	BMW Developing Smart Navigation for More Efficient Energy Management BIMMERPOST NEWS BMW Developing Smart Navigation for More Efficient Energy Management 8 COMMENTS Tweet BMW has been aggressive in developing and advancing technologies to increase energy management in its cars. The BMW navigation system may soon become a smart and integral part of these systems. BMW is working on a new energy management system where the idea is to utilize the navigation system. The navigation would use an inputted address and plot out the route that is most energy efficient, as well as scheduling the car's energy management activities and timing to maximize efficiency. As an example, the on board computer could schedule the starter battery's recharge using brake regenerative energy during a downhill portion of the trip, when the load on the engine is light. This new way of looking at the navigation system's utility - for use as more than just a direction guidance system, is a direction BMW seems to be exploring more and more. The company is also currently utilizing the navigation system in the development of an Intelligent Anticipatory 8-Speed Auto Transmission where the smart transmission will know to downshift prior to the car entering corners or engaging hills, much as a manual driver would [More Details]. That system will rely on road information from a combination of navigation system, cellular data connection, DSC, and cameras/radar sensors mounted on the car. Source: Autonews __________________ Check on the Latest BMW News Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
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keanu1 tiamat 399 Rep 1,478 Posts Drives: 525 d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: romania iTrader: (0)	hmmm! don't think this will work!
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 47 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Seems way too complicated, but every little bit helps I guess. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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edgeburner New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I think it would be simpler and more efficient if the system could utilize wind patterns from weather reports and only aim the car with the wind and down hill using GPS. Heck, throw a sail onto the body. Lol.....
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Crazy AWD Private 4 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	"It has something called 'efficient dynamics', which is another way of saying, 'We were bored.'" Forgot who I took that from...
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