MINI
Another Extreme from Mini: The MINI Roadster Debuts in Frankfurt
The MINI is one of those cars that catches people’s attention and makes them stare. Maybe it is there miniature size (especially compared to an Escalade) or possibly it is the cute bug-eye like headlights and soft grill that give the MINI a playful personality. Then we could turn to the go-cart...
BMW Receives Criticism Over Exploiting CARB Loophole by Leasing Mini-E Prototypes
BMW recently began leasing the electric MINI to consumers in select areas of the US. The program entailed an application period of nearly 8 months and a detailed selection... July 2, 2009 by Eric Loveday 1
BMW's MINI E Program Will Lead to New BMW City Electric Car in 2012
BMW is currently leasing 450 electric MINIs outfitted with a 205 HP AC propulsion drivetrain and 35 kwh lithium-ion battery. This author is one of the "pioneers" involved... June 27, 2009 by Lyle Dennis 5
Week One: Driving the MINI E Electric Car
I have just completed my first week of driving the MINI E electric car. I am one of 450 nationwide participants who have agreed to lease the vehicle from BMW/MINI for a... June 20, 2009 by Lyle Dennis 1
MINI E Update: We Get the Scoop On the Lease and What the Car Is Like
Earlier this month the Editor-in-Chief, Lyle Dennis, of AllCarsElectric.com took delivery of MINI E #412 as part of MINI’s experimental prototype program designed to test... June 17, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew 1
What it's Like to Lease and Drive the MINI E Electric Car
A few days ago I took delivery of MINI E #412 in New York. I will have the car for a 1-year close ended lease. As an electric car enthusiast and advocate, actually getting my... June 16, 2009 by Lyle Dennis 8
First Drive: Mini E Electric Vehicle Is Far From Ready For Primetime
Last week, BMW proudly announced that Peter Trepp, of Pacific Palisades, California, had become the first person in the United States to take delivery of an all-electric Mini... June 1, 2009 by John Voelcker 12
Would You Like Cash-For-Clunkers Better If It Got You a Mini John Cooper Works?
Ignoring what we consider to be overblown fears by car collectors and others, Congress seems to be moving slowly toward adopting some form of "Cash for Clunkers" bill this... May 4, 2009 by John Voelcker
EV Market Competition: MINI E Test Vehicles Leased In Early 2009
Here at allsmallcars.com I recently talked about the new 2009 MINI Clubman (catch up on the clubman blog here). Specifically, I talked about how the Clubman could offer... March 11, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew 1
More Small Diesels for the US, from Mini and Audi?
It's a common complaint: Never mind hybrids, why can't we buy the high-mileage diesel small cars used by drivers all over Europe? The answer: Most of them weren't designed to... February 11, 2009 by John Voelcker 1
2009 MINI Cooper Clubman: Will You Rock One in 2009?
Do you crave to join the MINI club of driving enthusiasts, but just can’t live with the “mini” lifestyle? Have no fear--that's why the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman is... February 1, 2009 by Jonathan McGrew
NYC announces deal for 10 MINI Es
Of the 50 MINI Es that MINI USA is making available for fleet use testing, today New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced that ten of them will be prowling his... January 17, 2009 by Jennifer Knightstep
BMW EVs On The Way?
This site has been covering news of the Mini E for over a month, so it shouldn't surprise you that Mini's parent company, BMW, is expected to unveil some EV concepts in the... December 30, 2008 by Robert Scardino 1
Nominees for the 2009 Green Car Vision Award
The Green Car Journal has announced the five nominees for their 2009 Green Car Vision Award: the Chevrolet Volt, Fisker Karma, Honda FCX Clarity, Mitsubishi iMiEV, and the... December 23, 2008 by Jennifer Knightstep
E-One Moli Energy to Provide Batteries for MINI E
They can't confirm it, but they didn't deny it. In a recent interview with AllCarsElectric.com, Canadian firm E-One Moli Energy discussed their past relationship with AC... December 3, 2008 by Joe Brezny 1
Could the MINI E reproduce?
Rumors are flying that the popular all-electric MINI E may well spawn a group of electric BMWs, first a 5 or 7 series (the larger platform would be a better fit with the... December 1, 2008 by Jennifer Knightstep 1
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