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80mpg hybrid Mini with 640bhp

80mpg hybrid Mini with 640bhp

Viknesh Vijayenthiran August 30th, 2006 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author August 30th, 2006
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December 31st, 1969 A small UK firm has created the world’s first hybrid Mini in the form of the PML Mini QED. The unique green machine is powered by four electric motors, one in every wheel, each with 160bhp (120kW) - 640bhp (480kW) in total. 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]
80mpg hybrid Mini with 640bhp

80mpg hybrid Mini with 640bhp

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A small UK firm has created the world’s first hybrid Mini in the form of the PML Mini QED. The unique green machine is powered by four electric motors, one in every wheel, each with 160bhp (120kW) - 640bhp (480kW) in total.

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]

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  1. By David #1, Posted: 8/31/2006

    Where can I buy one of these Mini Hybrids....and how much???

  2. By Eric #2, Posted: 9/30/2006

    What is the name of the UK company that is developing this technology?

  3. By Dylan #3, Posted: 5/24/2007

    Ridiculous! I want one.

  4. By Realistic #4, Posted: 7/13/2007

    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.

  5. By Realistic #5, Posted: 7/13/2007

    this is sooo cool. I want one !!

  6. ma_danDAN avatar by danDAN #6, Posted: 5/16/2009

    Yer but with all that weight and AWD it wont be handling like a Mini

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