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BMW is pushing the boundaries of braking technology and driving dynamics with its latest high-performance test vehicle, the BMW Vision Driving Experience. While not intended for production, this prototype serves as a rolling test platform for BMW’s Neue Klasse electric vehicles, incorporating the new Heart of Joy control unit.
Designed to integrate braking, drivetrain, energy recuperation, and steering, this system significantly enhances both performance and efficiency. Recently tested at the BMW Performance Driving Center in Spartanburg, USA, this advanced technology highlights BMW’s commitment to sheer driving pleasure through brake energy regeneration and real-time performance adjustments.
Key Highlights:
- Integrated Braking and Drivetrain Control – The Heart of Joy merges drivetrain, braking, and energy recuperation into a single control unit, eliminating traditional system delays.
- 10x Faster Processing Speed – The new high-performance computing system reacts instantly, optimizing braking, traction, and cornering.
- Regenerative Braking as Primary Stopping Power – 98% of normal braking relies on regenerative energy recovery, significantly reducing the use of friction brakes.
- Precise Braking Modulation – In high-performance scenarios, the system delivers seamless transitions between recuperative and friction braking, ensuring optimal stopping power.
- 25% Efficiency Boost – The enhanced energy recovery system improves overall vehicle efficiency, increasing driving range.
- Dynamic Performance Control – The system ensures stable cornering, reducing driver input while maintaining superior traction and control.
- Patented Innovations – BMW has filed multiple patents for its integrated braking and energy management systems, underscoring its industry leadership.
- Debut at Auto Shanghai 2025 – The BMW Vision Driving Experience will be officially unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2025, demonstrating the future of braking and performance integration.
With braking and energy recuperation at the core of its efficiency strategy, the Heart of Joy represents a game-changing innovation for electric vehicle performance. By seamlessly integrating braking and drivetrain functions, BMW is redefining stopping power and driving dynamics, paving the way for more advanced braking systems in electric mobility.
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