BMW 3: Fuel supply
For the operation of the combustion engine, the G20 PHEV is equipped with a
pressurized fuel
tank. As a result during purely electric driving it is guaranteed that the
gasoline fumes remain in the
pressurized fuel tank. Only with the operation of the combustion engine is fresh
air drawn in by the
carbon canister for purging and the gasoline fumes are directed to the
combustion chamber.
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G20 PHEV components of the fuel supply in European version
Carbon canister
Pressurized fuel tank (in cast aluminum housing)
Fuel filler flap with cover
Fuel tank isolation valve
Cable for
G20 PHEV, system wiring diagram for fuel supply
Integrated supply module
Digital Motor Electronics (DME)
Shutoff valve purge air line (only for US version)
Body Domain Controller (BDC)
Fue
The pressurized fuel tank must be vented before refuelling. To initiate the
refuelling procedure, the
button in the driver's door first needs to be operated. The button is not active
when the vehicl
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Starter motor
The combustion engine B46 can be started via the conventional starter motor
and the electrical
machine.
The following table shows when and under which conditions the respective start
option is used:
Auxiliary battery
G20 PHEV, auxiliary battery
Safety battery terminal 2 (SB
In order to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, high-charged engines
are used, the number
of cylinders is reduced and the drivable speeds are lowered.
However, with these measures the torsional vibrations of the crankshaft are
increased as a result of
the acceleration during the work cycle