Unlike conventional hybrids, this version uses a small gasoline engine for charging the batteries, and instead of brakes, the car is slowed down via regenerative braking. The motors themselves act as brakes, charging up the batteries in the process. Further, once you arrive at home you can top up the batteries by simply plugging into a mains outlet.
With all this tech on board, the hybrid Mini can burn some serious rubber. 0-60mph takes just 4.5 seconds and top speed is 150mph. The car has total range of roughly 932 miles (1500km) and with the aid of the gasoline motor for charging, achieves a fuel mileage of 80mpg.
[Source: treehugger]
Reader Comments
Thu Aug 31 2006 9:09 PM
David says
Where can I buy one of these Mini Hybrids....and how much???
Sat Sep 30 2006 11:22 PM
Eric says
What is the name of the UK company that is developing this technology?
Thu May 24 2007 5:27 AM
Dylan says
Ridiculous! I want one.
Fri Jul 13 2007 5:05 AM
Realistic says
And who says hybrids are slow and can't be sporty huh? I bet this one will smoke alot of unsuspecting people in their vettes and porsches.. "dude . you just got blown away by a Mini.. -and- it's a hybrid!" I sooooo want one of these. it's an ingenious way to make a hybrid and not sure the cost of this set up but all hybrids should be set up this way. more power and performance and way way more mpg than current versions on the streets today.
Fri Jul 13 2007 5:08 AM
Realistic says
this is sooo cool. I want one !!
Sat May 16 2009 6:29 AM
danDAN says
Yer but with all that weight and AWD it wont be handling like a Mini
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