Energy recovery

The energy of motion of the vehicle is converted to electrical energy while coasting. The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be lowered.
See also:
Front
Active seat ventilation
1. Seat heating
2. Active seat ventilation
Press button 1 or 2 once depending on the temperature
or ventilation position. The LED in the
respective button lights up.
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2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan: First Look
Competes with: Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Infiniti G37, Audi A4
Looks like: A little bit bigger outside, just a teensy bit bigger inside
Drivetrain: 240-hp, 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four cylin ...
The concept
The automatic engine start-stop function helps
save fuel. The system switches off the engine
during a stop, e. g., in a traffic congestion or at
traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. ...
