German car maker BMW is going to introduce 5 Series full hybrid cars in 2011.The hybrid 5 uses a further evolution of the modular mild hybrid system introduced in the Activehybrid 7 and the Mercedes-Benz S400 hybrid. In the 5, the motor has been bumped from 15 kilowatts to 40 kilowatts, giving the car full electric drive capability.A concept version of the 5 Series hybrid was shown in March at the Geneva Motor Show, and Reithofer has now revealed that a production version should arrive in 2011.
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