gas2.org — The BMW Group is about to become the first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of nearly 500 all electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. Powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor and fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the vehicle will be nearly silent and emissions free.
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apeweekOct 19, 2008
True zero emissions may be impossible, but the important thing is that EVs result in far less pollution than gasoline.
apeweekOct 19, 2008
The solution to the range problem already exists - 10 minute recharge batteries. Example:<a class="user" href="http://phoenixmotorcars.com">http://phoenixmotorcars.com</a>
cezxOct 19, 2008
most electricity comes from burning coal and even feul. WAtever still a good progress, f**kin hate refueling my car waste of time, electricity bill will go up like mad tho. Still atleast its a push to harness other sources of energy liek solar for energy. I swear i read about 2 different types of new solar panels invented that are super efficient in the last month.
antp1Oct 19, 2008
Don't get to excited. I bet you'll never get one because A) they'll be too expensive or B) you live in the US and you guys aren't allowed to have low emission cars.
sl77Oct 19, 2008
Sign up to be a test driver on this MINI site:<a class="user" href="http://www.minispace.com">http://www.minispace.com</a>There is also a fact sheet PDF available.
naieveOct 19, 2008
Unless these are some type of rechargeable battery I have never seen, I expect that 150 mile range to drop quickly. Perhaps in half depending on use.
schralpyOct 22, 2008
Right. And so which oil company do you work for?