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[xDrive]
xDrive is a new, intelligent all-wheel drive system with
active dynamic suspension control. It ensures not
only optimum traction in difficult road conditions, but
also increased driving safety and more dynamic
performance thanks to its electronically controlled,
fully variable flow of power between front and rear
axles.
[Steer-by-wire]
A fully-fledged steer-by-wire system dispenses with
any mechanical link between the steering wheel and
the vehicle’s wheels and sends steering signals via
data lines.The
BMW
Active Steering system features
a steering column which connects the steering wheel
and the front wheels mechanically. This guarantees
maintenance of steering functions at all times even
if the steer-by-wire system is not operating properly
or breaks down altogether, and is the prerequisite
for the authentic steering “feel”.
[Subscribed capital]
The share capital of a company is computed by
multiplying the nominal value of the shares by the
number of shares.
[Supplier relationship management]
Supplier relationship management (SRM) uses f
o-
cused procurement strategies to organise net-
worked
supplier relationships, optimise processes
for supplier qualification and selection, ensure the
application of uniform standards throughout the
group and create efficient sourcing and procure-
ment processes along the whole added-value
chain.
[Sustainability]
The process of stable, ongoing development.The
United Nations Conference on the Environment
and Development held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992
resolved a global action plan for combating poverty,
ensuring a suitable population policy, promoting
urban development, human rights, trade, agriculture,
environmental protection, research and technology.
Referred to as Agenda 21, this action plan serves
to ensure sustainable development preserving the
world’s natural resources and limiting the emission
of pollutants into the environment to a volume the
world can absorb or degrade.
[VALVETRONIC]
VALVETRONIC
provides variable valve lift, taking
over the function of the throttle butterfly which is
no longer required. The result is an engine able to
breathe freely, saving fuel in the process.