BMW unveiled its ActiveHybrid5 Concept at the Geneva Motor Show, putting it in the latest addition to BMW’s EfficientDynamics division.

The ActiveHybrid5 will feature a hybrid system that consists of a straight-six petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo technology and 40kW electric motor, which is powered by a high-powered battery at the rear of the car, mated to an 8-speed gearbox that is connected to the system by an automatic clutch.

According to BMW, the system reduces fuel consumption by 10%, while retaining the car’s driving dynamics.

The ActiveHybrid5 also features a special hybrid start/stop function and a brake energy regeneration function similar to existing BMW systems. However, the system in the ActiveHybrid5 is said to be more efficient, and the energy can be used for powering the car or to operate some functions such as the climate control system which can be activated by remote even before the engine is started.

Accordingly, the system is also intelligent enough to analyse the driving condition ahead of time and make energy and fuel-saving decisions. For example it can detect that a downhill section of an autobahn lies ahead and thus controls the charge level of the battery so as to regain brake energy upfront with maximum efficiency.