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Motor Authority reports that a senior engineer has said that if a hybrid proves to be more economical in the real world than its diesel counterpart, then BMW will build one. Speculation is that such a car would be the next-generation 5-series, and then a hybrid X5 in 2010, both of which would utilize diesel-hybrid powerplants.
What was once a clear-cut hybrid vs. gasoline-powered fight has morphed into hybrid vs. a range of new and traditional alternatives (such as the responsibly driven and maintained economical gasoline engine, as this - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER piece points out). BMW hasn't been alone in supporting diesels over hybrids, seeing as hybrids are only superior in stop-and-go traffic. As soon as highway driving or sheer driving distance is included, hybrids lose their advantage.
BMW is working with DaimlerChrylser to develop its hybrid drivetrains.
[Source: Motor Authority]

Centurion

Very possible. Year 2010 is going to be the year for hybrids.

Giannis

As far as hybrids don't match pure gasoline in driving dynamics, then i still go for gasoline. But any step towards hybrid cars and cleaner environment is a step ahaid!
Go BMW!