Mini goes electric! Spy photos of battery-powered Mini

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Sep 22, 2008 | 08:31 AM

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Mini goes electric! Spy photos of battery-powered Mini

Somebodys probably posted this but i couldn't find it on a search.

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...-powered-Mini/

"It’s understood that BMW boss Norbert Reithofer will unveil the battery Mini at the 2008 Los Angeles motor show in November – the perfect location for the car’s public debut."

Those pictures look a little suspect? How could you have a "Hybrid" without an exhaust of somekind...only way no exhaust would be pure EV I would think.

I would have thought the clubman would have been a better test bed for an EV/hybrid due to the extra size/space.

Still a cool idea. I wonder how long before BMW actually starts manufacturing a hybrid for consumer use.

Sep 22, 2008 | 09:31 AM

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" Also of note, we're now hearing that the car is on track for a 2008 Los Angeles motor show appearance, which jibes quite well with the purported summer 2009 US launch." engadget.com
Does anyone know how long a charge lasts? or any details of this mini?