# Badass Hybrid Beamers The BMW Vision 'Efficientdynamics' Goes from Concept to Reality (UPDATE) By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-efficientdynamics References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/11/bmws-75-mpg-plug-in-sports-car-is-a-go/) Hybrid car design just got a shot in the arm thanks to the [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive) Vision Efficientdynamics. BMW has officially announced that it will be producing the [diesel-electric car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1) that can top out at 155 mph and go 31 miles on its electric engine alone. The BMW Vision Efficientdynamics is a four-seater sportscar designed to have performance comparable to the BMW M series of cars. The Vision Efficientdynamics gets 62 mpg and can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. BMW's new ride is looking unstoppable. Read below to find out more about BMW's new hybrid beast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Car Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and powerful hybrid car designs to meet consumer demand for performance and sustainability. - **Diesel-electric Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of diesel-electric cars to offer a balance of fuel efficiency and high performance. - **Performance Electric Engines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development of electric engines with high performance capabilities to extend the range and appeal of electric vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with automakers to integrate hybrid and electric technologies into their car models to capture the growing green vehicle market. - **Alternative Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced energy storage solutions and charging infrastructure to support the widespread adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles. - **Luxury Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine luxury and sustainability by creating hybrid and electric vehicles that offer both high performance and upscale design features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sporty Luxury Sedan EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Powerful Plug-In Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550e-xdrive.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neue-klasse.md) - [Powerful Performance Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-xm.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Theatre-Equipped Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i7-xdrive60.md) - [Sleek Premium EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-neue-klasse.md) - [Grand Touring Automotive Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop.md)