MINI releases full results of its E field trial in UK
MINI has released the full results of its E field trial in the UK. The data gathered have actually already been used for the development of the 2011 BMW ActiveE car; however, the test is... Read more
MINI E UK Field Trial comes to an end
The second set of participants of the MINI E UK Field Trial returned their MINI Es at an event held at MINI Plant Oxford as the trial that began in December 2009 has officially ended.... Read more
Production version of BMW ActiveE model may be launched next week, sources say
BMW has been vocal about aiming for a brighter, cleaner future and to prove that it is serious about this message, there are now rumors that indicate that BMW will be launching the... Read more
MINI E transformed into a police car by AC Schnitzer
AC Schnitzer has introduced a tuned vehicle based on the Electric MINI that has been given a police car theme. The Electric MINI was seen at this year’s Essen Motor Show. This vehicle is... Read more
MINI brings star drivers to RAC Brighton to London Future Car Challenge
This weekend, the UK will have its RAC Brighton to London Future Car Challenge, which is expected to prove the country’s effectiveness as an eco-vehicle promoter. In this 60-mile race,... Read more
Bmw will lease up to 700 all-electric 1-Series cars to selected customers
BMW's second test fleet of electric cars will comprise of up to 700 all-electric 1-series cars that will be sent to selected customers in major global cities, according to the carmaker's... Read more
Mini E shows that customers can be impressed by its qualities
Customer testing for the electric version of the MINI is doing quite well. Many of those who leased the cars tell BMW that they want to keep the car when the leasing program is finished.... Read more
Battery size is the main problem for Mini E drivers, not the range!
It comes as a surprise that the main complaint of Mini E drivers is due not to the range but with the size of the battery pack. This is of course, aside from the complaints over the range... Read more
Big disapointment: Mini E can be fully charged in 23 hours
Due to some error by the German carmaker BMW about two-thirds of those who bought the new Mini E EVs cannot charge their cars higher than the regular 110V household power outlet. Charging... Read more
Mini E arrives in the United States
At last, the first of the MINI Es that is part of the testing program of BMW have already arrived in the US and are now being prepped for delivery to those who were registered as testers.... Read more
“Project i” to feature electric cars better than the Mini E
Finished just in six months from start to finish, the Mini-E project is a extraordinary illustration of just what can be achieved when brilliant minds are provided the freedom and... Read more
Electric Mini E breaks cover
Finally! Bmw Group unveiled today the Mini E, becoming the first manufacturer of premium automobiles deploy a fleet of some 500 all-electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic. The... Read more
Lease price of the Mini E set at $850 per month
Car owners looking to own of the limited 500 Mini E electric vehicles that are going towards production in California will have to pay a high price for the opportunity. Aside from the... Read more
Bmw’s Mini E a success!
In the metro area of New York/New Jersey and Southern California Bmw has made it possible for individuals to rent one of their small hatchbacks for a price of $850/month, inclusive of... Read more
Mini E feedback will be used to develop Bmw’s future city car
The customers' real-life experiences of the electric Mini E will be used to help develop BMW's future city car, according to sales and marketing boss Ian Robertson. In an interview with... Read more
Report: Bmw will build the Megacity in Leipzig
It's apparent that BMW is intent on following through with its plan to build a "Megacity" electric vehicle, with its introduction of the Mini E and the 1-Series Active E Concept. BMW has... Read more
Bmw set to deliver 50 units of its MINI E to China
BMW is gladly anticipating the high demand for electric cars in the Chinese market. In fact, it will deliver 50 units of its MINI E to China as a field trial by the end of this year,... Read more
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