BMW Group unveiled the all-electric MINI E at the L.A. Auto

BMW Group unveiled the all-electric MINI E at the L.A. Auto Show

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[GaySingleMulatto]

Why not retain the back seat and place the lithium batteries in the cabin walls? It's the in-wheel electric motor electric mini cooper that thrills me. Still a concept car, sadly.

[urbex2007]

@EnigmaNZ1 strange how the Goverment can force Microsoft not to stop others using technology or ideas but nothing was done over the percentage share that Chevron has currently. I am amazed we are no further forward with battery technology that 20 years ago. That is why no one buys the Prius in the UK! A turbo diesel ford focus is half the price and half the cost to service, fuel, tax, insure and service. So you can see why people will not go all electric just yet in the UK.

[urbex2007]

@EnigmaNZ1 True! It is obvious why the petro-chemical industry will do all they can to sue anyone producing batteries or producing an electric car as it damages their projected profits. It will put an end to the fat-cats making millions every week and they are terrified of it now. Chevron only bought a percentage of the rights to the battery technology as it was passed about a bit!

[dodomuro2]

it takes 2 hrs per charge... not realistic

[EnigmaNZ1]

Tesla has over 7000 individual batteries in its pack. The Mini has 5000+. Car makers are waiting until a battery is made that is one piece package that will cut cost substanially. Toshiba has a Li-ion that can be charged in minutes and still retains 90% of its capacity after 1000 cycles. It could last the life of the car. Chevron sued Panasonic who were building the 95kw battery for Honda, forcing them to dismantle the production line. Cost us an all electric 200 mile+ Prius, and the RavE.

[EnigmaNZ1]

The big problem is the lack of a large modern battery. Chevron brought up the rights to nickel metal hydrid for sizes larger than 10kw and killed off the production of the 95kw model that was used sucessfully in the Rav4 electric. It was clearly a anti-competitive move and should be condemned and reversed by the government. Thats why existing electrics from Japan are stuck with small battery packs. Li-ion had a habit of overheating and exploding until recently and only come in small AA size.

[marco6981]

Good luck with the battery replacement.

[adamkawwaff]

seems nice but will it work good??