The powertrain consists of a brushless AC motor with peak power of 105hp (78kW), and sees the 1,315kg electric Mini complete the 0-60mph dash in just six seconds. Top speed is only around 80mph but driving at a slower speed preserves battery-life and means owners will be able to travel up to 120 miles on a single charge.
Hybrid Tech takes delivery of the Mini Cooper rolling chassis from the Oxford plant in the UK, and then completes the conversion to all-lithium in North Carolina at its Mooresville plant. The maintenance free lithium ion packs weigh a significant 250kg and takes around 8-10 hours to completely charge when plugged into an ordinary household power outlet.
Reader Comments
Thu Jul 12 2007 2:38 AM
Logic says
This would imply that there is some kind of problem/limitation with the current hybrid technology. Note to hybrid manufacturers...don't rush technologies to the market to make a buck!
Wed Sep 10 2008 3:30 AM
Johannes says
There is a old technology that would deliver more electricity while driving with very low resistance .001 % this old technique could be added to each wheel .
It is called the Naaf dynamo, made for bicycle`s but one could be engineered for a car.
Johannes
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