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Electric MINI to hit US by Summer 2009!

Posted July 23, 2008 8:20 AM

From Newlaunches.com:

At a recent presentation, MINI USA VP Jim McDowell clarified that there is no concrete news on the car's US debut, except that will be in "regular customers hands" by the summer of 2009. Although he could not specify what type of battery that will be in the cars, he did say that MINI would make a further announcement later this year, probably at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Furthermore, it has not yet been finalized whether the cars will be leased or sold, or how many will be built. Via - Greenlaunches

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07/23/2008 4:40 PM

Great idea. I like the fake IC engine and tail pipes.

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07/24/2008 2:32 PM

So any links to original sources? Technology suppliers? anything?

(checks calender - nope, not the first of April yet)

The only electric mini I know of is the one put together by that hub motor manufacturer in England as a demonstration vehicle.

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