BMW, the sponsor of the 2012 Olympics to be held in London, is coming out with various non-polluting transportation systems that will be used during the time and later is planning to launch them commercially as well. BMW, a leader in the auto industry, would be venturing in the field of electric bikes and scooters that will be a part of the fleet of four-wheeled right-hand vehicles from the BMW 5-series ActiveHybrid that will come out in 2012 and will also hit the European market with left-hand driving models of the same. This will be a great way to launch and promote private transportation that does not run on gas and is eco-friendly too, and BMW’s initiative in this respect would never go unnoticed.
Apart from the BMW 5-series that would be seen during the London Olympics, the surprise element would be the new electric scooter called the BMW Pedelec, presently in the prototype stage, would also be seen during that time. Two hundred pieces of these vehicles, which purely run on electricity, would be seen representing BMW as a manufacturer of sustainable and zero-emission vehicles with a maximum speed of 18mph, which can be exceeded if you pedal hard! The Pedelec, not only saves on fuel, reduces harmful CO2 emissions but also saves on parking space, as these bikes are foldable and can be carried along in trains and tubes. All in all, a great initiative by BMW to come out with “greener” and more sustainable designs for private transportation!
Via: Autocar
