BMW’s Electric Test Car Packs 13,269 lb-ft Torque with ‘Heart of Joy’ Control Unit

BMW has unveiled an electric test vehicle that generates 13,269 pound-feet of torque – more than five times the torque of a Koenigsegg Gemera. This experimental platform, called the Vision Driving Experience (VDX), serves as a testing ground for technologies that will shape BMW’s future electric vehicles. At the heart of this innovation is a small black box dubbed the “Heart of Joy.” This control unit brings together multiple vehicle functions – from power delivery to braking and steering – into a single integrated system. Christian Thalmeier, BMW’s technical expert, describes it as “the fastest test rig in the world” … Continue reading BMW’s Electric Test Car Packs 13,269 lb-ft Torque with ‘Heart of Joy’ Control Unit