BMW has recently announced at the Opportunity Green Business Conference that an electric version of its entry-level 1-series is headed to select cities after a year-long Mini E trial with consumers.
Los Angeles, New York City, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Boston, and selected markets in Connecticut will be the host of the Active E vehicles, and will be made available in Summer, 2011.
The Active E addresses what the Mini E "pioneers" complained about: a lack of cargo space and seating for only two. This electric car is based on a BMW 1 Series coupe, so the Active E offers seating for four and seven cubic feet of cargo space. Like the Mini E, the Active E will have a range of 100 miles from its lithium-ion battery pack.
BMW is preparing to join the wave of other automakers selling electric cars in the near future, including Nissan, Ford, and Mitsubishi. I look forward to seeing the future of green cars, with the joy and excitement of driving a BMW.
Below are links about the Mini E year-long trial, the Active E 1-series and a glimpse of the future of BMW. Enjoy.
Mini E: Behind the Wheel
Active E Concept Press Release
BMW Efficient Dynamics
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