BMW is the first carmaker to enable its customers to use iPhone as a fully digital car key
BMW Digital Key for the iPhone.
The BMW Digital Key for the iPhone will enable customers to just tap to unlock and easily get going by placing the iPhone in the smartphone tray and pushing the start button. Setup of the Digital Key can be done through the BMW Smartphone App. The car owner can also share access with up to 5 friends including a configurable car access option for young drivers which restricts top speed, horsepower, maximum radio volume, and more. Management of access can be done from inside the car as well as through Apple Wallet.
Additional features of the new Digital Key include:
– Storage in the Secure Element of your iPhone and access through Apple Wallet
– Power reserve for iPhone where car keys will still function for up to five hours if
the iPhone turns off due to low battery
– Ability to share access with up to 5 friends via iMessage
– Apple Watch compatibility
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BMW Group and PG&E Plug-In to Leverage Renewable Energy and Sustainably Power Electric Vehicles.
The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). ChargeForward is the first smart charging program to offer customers incentives for maximizing the integration of renewable energy while optimizing their EV charging. This advanced smart charging initiative is available to all BMW’s battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) drivers in Northern and Central California who are also PG&E residential, electric customers. Enrollment in the 24-month pilot kicks off today, with the program officially launching in mid-April and running through March 2023. The pilot is designed to further explore how to optimize EV charging with renewables on the electric grid and enable more customers to power their EVs with cleaner energy. Based on past research, the use of optimized charging can enable electric vehicles to accept an additional 1,200 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy per vehicle per year, which is the equivalent of four months of clean energy charging for a typical battery EV.
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Technology and Connectivity
BMW iDrive 8 is the most powerful and encompassing technology ever created by BMW. In recent years, there has been a huge increase in the software scopes for the iDrive system. Today, BMW’s iDrive handles a wide array of tasks that extend far beyond a conventional display and operating concept. These range from integrating telematics and connected services to data processing and preparation, connecting to devices and deep integration of third-party apps or projected modes, as well as seamless integration of cloud-based services like BMW Maps.
The BMW Group has been developing the central control unit and software integration platform in-house, entirely on Linux since 2013. Having complete control over software is crucial for creating a stable, upgradeable, high-quality system that distinguishes the brand. In the past, the BMW display and iDrive system has been overhauled on average every three years, a cycle that is roughly half as long as the complete product development cycle for a vehicle. In the era of fast-paced digital development, it is no longer enough to completely update a model’s digital features every three years, and this resulted in a fundamental change of approach in 2018.
The arrival of Remote Software Upgrade means the vehicle is now designed and conceived as a digital platform. So, when a new-generation BMW iDrive is launched, the development work is far from finished. Instead, it acts as the basis for ongoing development during the product life cycle. The interaction between the digital software platform and hardware and the ability to think of this holistically from the moment development starts are vital, as this is the only way of enabling dynamic development. The digital and functional vision aimed for at the end of the life cycle dictates what is required of the hardware in the development phase.
The BMW 7 Series At A Glance
What is the seating capacity of a BMW 7 Series?
The spacious 2021 BMW 7 Series Sedan allows for seating for five.
Does the 2021 BMW 7 Series Sedan offer all-wheel drive?
The BMW 740i xDrive, 750i xDrive, M760i xDrive, 745e xDrive, and ALPINA B7 Sedans are all equipped with xDrive, BMW’s intelligent all-wheel drive. This system allows you to navigate any road year-round with complete confidence.
What is the curb weight of the 7 Series?
The curb weight ranges from 4,244 lbs in the 2021 BMW 740i Sedan to 5,159 lbs in the 2021 BMW M760i xDrive Sedan.
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BMW How-To shows you how with Comfort Access and Smart opener, both the upper and lower tailgate of your BMW X5 or BMW X7 can be operated automatically. Provided you are carrying the remote control with you, the tailgate can be opened and closed without contact. Electronical devices may cause signal interference. When standing centrally behind your BMW, two sensors detect a kicking foot movement and the tailgate is opened. When pressing the button on the inside of the upper tailgate, both tailgates close automatically. When pressing the ‘lock’ button on the inside of the upper tailgate, both tailgates close and the vehicle is locked after the tailgate has been closed. To do so, the driver’s door must be closed and the remote control must be outside the vehicle in the vicinity of the tailgate.
When pressing the button on the lower tailgate, the lower tailgate opens or closes. With Smart opener, the tailgate can also be closed with the same kicking movement. In the menu, by going to “CAR”, “Settings”, “Doors/Vehicle access”, “Tailgate”, you can change the settings regarding the opening height of the tailgate. Additionally, you can select if you want to only open the upper tailgate or both tailgates when using Smart opener or the interior tailgate button in your BMW. In the Key Button Assignment menu, you can select if you want to operate the upper or both tailgates with the remote control.
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