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BMW MINI E Powered by AC Propulsion?

Revenge of the Electric Car

The Tesla Roadster represents the evolution of AC Propulsion’s 12 year old tzero which in 2002 pioneered the use of lithium-ion batteries (6,800 cells) demonstrating 0-60mph acceleration times in the 3.6 The rechargeable battery is made up of 5,088 cells grouped into 48 modules. second range.

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