MINI E
The all-electric MINI! Yes, Cool! 500 all-electric MINI E will be availble in the US states of the California, New York and New Jersey starting sometime in 2009. The MINI E powed by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor fed by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It can hit 62 mph in 8.5 seconds, cover about 150 miles with a full charge on a current charging station in 2.5 hours. The possibility of offering the MINI E in Europe as well is currently being considered. You can see it at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19 and 20, 2008.
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