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Because you would combine the expensive diesel parts with the expensive hybrid parts. At least that is one reason.]]>Apr 12th 2007 2:46PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/12/bmw-might-enter-the-hybrid-pool-with-the-next-generation-5-serie/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/12/bmw-might-enter-the-hybrid-pool-with-the-next-generation-5-serie/Apr 12th 2007 3:02PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/12/bmw-might-enter-the-hybrid-pool-with-the-next-generation-5-serie/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/12/bmw-might-enter-the-hybrid-pool-with-the-next-generation-5-serie/
The only reason BMW - or anyone else - would ever marry a diesel engine with a fully hybrid system in a LDV is to make a political/PR point. The approach is not just stupendously expensive but also heavy, bulky and the torque curves don't complement one another well.

That said, diesel microhybrids are a completely different story. Indeed, BMW has already introduced idle stop and intelligent alternator functionality on its European 1 and 5 series.]]>Apr 12th 2007 4:53PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/12/bmw-might-enter-the-hybrid-pool-with-the-next-generation-5-serie/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/12/bmw-might-enter-the-hybrid-pool-with-the-next-generation-5-serie/Apr 12th 2007 9:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/12/bmw-might-enter-the-hybrid-pool-with-the-next-generation-5-serie/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/12/bmw-might-enter-the-hybrid-pool-with-the-next-generation-5-serie/
That dual mode dealie doesn't look fun to drive, and isn't that BMW's M.O.?]]>Apr 12th 2007 10:49PM