http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/08/the_hybrid_mini.php High-performance Mini Cooper concept; a 160hp electric motor powers each wheel, and produces power upon braking: “The beauty of this dual-circuit, ultra safe system is that your green conscience can be quite content even when accelerating hard, since you are assured of collecting most of the expended energy when it is time to slow down rapidly.” Really? 08:52
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MINI Coopers - The hottest convertible rental cars in Hawaii (www.honoluluconvertiblerentals.com):
… Electric Mini: 0-60 in 4 Seconds: It Has Motors In Its Wheels : TreeHuggerI didn't believe this article from treehugger.com at first, either. An electric Mini? 4.5 seconds to get to 60 mph? 150 mph?! Yeah right. But its true. The only thing I'd like to see now is one of these electric conversions on a '63 Austin Mini. …
The Nexilist’s Notebook (nexilist.com):
… 2. Put the motors in the wheels. This eliminated the entire drive train including the transmission. These motors can also act as brakes and generate electricity to recharge the batteries while slowing the vehicle.http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/08/the_hybrid_mini.php3. Use the latest in battery technology such as the new nano-electrode batteries that charge in 5 minutes, deliver more power in bursts and are much lighter than conventional batteries. …
The Nexilist’s Notebook (nexilist.com):
… 2. Put the motors in the wheels. This eliminated the entire drive train including the transmission. These motors can also act as brakes and generate electricity to recharge the batteries while slowing the vehicle.http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/08/the_hybrid_mini.php3. Use the latest in battery technology such as the new nano-electrode batteries that charge in 5 minutes, deliver more power in bursts and are much lighter than conventional batteries. …
Bloggity-Blog-Blog-Blog (realtegan.blogspot.com):
… We're still not sure about replacing the van. We both feel that we ought to have a second vehicle, but the problem is figuring out how to pay for it and what to get. If money was no object I'd get a hybrid or a mini (oooh! ahybrid-mini!), but those are pipe dreams. I've been researching used Kia's at the moment, since they seem to be relatively inexpensive and Eric liked the Kia he drove once when he had an insurance-paid rental. I suppose I really ought to just get out and pound the …
Blog - Cambrian House, Home of Crowdsourcing (www.cambrianhouse.com):
… I think this is a great idea i just want to here what other people think. This is not my idea but someone elses. I just thought if it was a good enough idea to manufacture cars this way.http://www.treehugge.../the_hybrid_mini.php …
red hot mamma (redhotmamma.blogspot.com):
… this. No problems with oil leakage, I would imagine! …
Etch-A-Sketch - MySpace Blog (blog.myspace.com):
… You know I love that combination. Top 10 Sexiest Green Cars I want this one real bad. And I'm pretty sure Melanie is all about it.Currently listening : Wonder Bar By Martin Sexton Release date: 10 October, 2000 …
Green Manifesto (greenmanifesto.blogspot.com):
… article about a Mini that's been turned into an amaizng hybrid …
shankargallery (shankargallery.vox.com):
… Source:Treehugger …
ARTIST: RICHARD LAZZARA (shankargallery.livejournal.com):
… Source:Treehugger …
shankargallery (shankargallery.vox.com):
… Electric Mini: 0-60 in 4 Seconds: It Has Motors In Its Wheelsby Justin Thomas, Virginia …
ARTIST: RICHARD LAZZARA (shankargallery.livejournal.com):
… www.treehugger.comElectric Mini: 0-60 in 4 Seconds: It Has Motors In Its Wheelsby Justin Thomas, Virginia …
WTL - Older Links (www.leroux.ca):
… [World Politics] August 31, 2006 11:28 AM This is really cool - even though it is in Flash (which I'm not fond of at all) it goes from August 1990 to the present covering all Iraq-related lies and historical points of interest.Electric Mini: 0-60 in 4 Seconds[Cars] August 30, 2006 8:20 PM They pulled out the motor and added an electric motor in each wheel. Zoom zoom! Dig unearths round table evidence at Windsor Castle [Archaeology] August 30, 2006 6:56 PM …
EgoWumpus (egowumpus.livejournal.com):
… Awesome. …
Socialistguy (socialistguy.livejournal.com):
… noisy, they pollute, they cause congestion, and for gods sake they're expensive to maintain when something breaks. But, for once, I'm intrigued by a demonstration car that's pragmatic and more or less environmentally benign. Here it is:http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/08/the_hybrid_mini.php …
The Hot Corner (dasportsguy.wordpress.com):
… ultimate. …
Blue Sky Mining (www.blueskymining.org):
… by an electric motor in each of its four wheels and built by Lotus. Well, the latest good news is, the company has signed a deal with UK-based PML FlightLink to supply the wheel motor technology, which PML has already successfully showcased in aBMW Mini Cooper. This move brings the ZAP-X close… Share This Original article from: TreeHugger …
Field Notes (fielddispatch.blogspot.com):
… drive system found in locomotives. At the time of the discussion my only concern was that running a motor on each wheel of a road vehicle would present difficulties. Today, I have been proved wrong. There is a workingMiniwhich does all of that and so much more. There it is, a working car using electric motors on each wheel, a generator extending the range, and it outperforms my Charger. It has twice the horsepower, farther range per charge/per fill. What is not to love …