The BMW Group is the leader in sustainable development of the means of transport of the first priorities. Therefore BMW i8 car invited to exposure in the request of hosting the Expo 2020.
BMW proceeded to adopt the concept of overall sustainability along the value chain, both security vision and assembly of the vehicle or a high percentage of materials recycled as it combines hybrid drive system with cabin made of fiber reinforced plastic and carbon structure is made of aluminum contains a battery and electric motor and suspension. The BMW i8 car with revolutionary thinking and the beauty of its design and structure of the enhanced dynamics aerobic is the sport car with four seats (2 +2), which will pave the way to a promising future for the driving pleasure when the BMW has launched in the market in the second quarter of 2014.
Government of Dubai called BMW Company to launch the BMW i8 on the World Future Energy day where it was a status report in support of the energy file for Expo 2020. The launching ceremony was presented to figures from the United Nations Development Program and members of the royal family, including His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Osman Abdel Moneim, Director-General of the Centre for mechanical Bay Commenting on the launch of BMW i8 car in the Middle East in the International Day for the energy of the future said: “The sustainability of important global issues is the subject of a fundamental accompanied transportation to drive Dubai to host Expo 2020, so we are proud of accepting an invitation to Display BMW i8 since it is the most sophisticated car and the sustainability of the sports car that will revolutionize the world of the auto industry at various levels”.
Abdel Moneim said: “With the approach of the announcement of the winner await positive news for the selection of Dubai to host Expo 2020”.
Since 2007, BMW has introduced “EfficientDynamics” system solutions for the engine to more than 5.2 million cars, thus alleviating fuel consumption and emissions without affecting the performance of the car. Beginning in 2014, the company will pay its strategy of sustainability forward with the launch of BMW i8 sport car which is characterized by its performance with fuel consumption and emissions of similar small cars.
It is noteworthy that the mechanical center of the bay has awarded the “best environmental practices” in recognition of the recent environmental achievements over the 12 months. This prize is an appreciation for the agents’ efforts that have had a significant effect in turn to estimate the Dubai Municipality to environmental management initiatives for the company.
