All-Electric MINI E on Video

Listen to the Silence
by Thami Masemola
November 20, 2008 12:05 AM
Filed Under: Electric Vehicle, German, Los Angeles Auto Show, MINI

‘Silence is golden', the old adage goes. If that be the case then MINI E is a jewellery case. This video showcases the new MINI E on a track, but not even the birds that often litter race tracks could hear this one coming. A somewhat worrying thought actually; what happens with the blind or other physically impaired people when they can't hear it approaching?

Under the hood is a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor which receives power from a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Thanks to the high-tech battery pack the Mini E can travel up to 156 miles per charge. 0-62 mph takes 8.5 seconds and the MINI's top speed is limited to 95 mph.

 

Source: BMW
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I´d like one.

by cronan | November 20, 2008 2:42 PM

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