Cost Environment Grid Mini E 
Green Car Congress
JUNE 21, 2016
This approach minimizes energy waste, effectively reducing energy costs on a day-to-day basis. In 2011, batteries which were previously used in the MINI E test fleet were successfully implemented in a stationary project. This system can enable energy produced from solar panels to be used more efficiently.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Phase 1 of the program demonstrated the viability of creating grid value by optimizing smart charging of EVs. As in the first phase of the pilot, BMW will ensure participant-drivers’ expressed mobility needs are always met, while using remaining flexibility to create grid value. Earlier post.) Phase One Findings.
Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2011
Ongoing field tests involving more than 600 MINI E cars, including 450 in the US, have already provided knowledge about the demands on future electrically powered production vehicles. Following the MINI E, the BMW ActiveE is the BMW Group’s second electric vehicle made available to consumers. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 14, 2009
Components of the MINI E powertrain. BMW handed over forty electric MINI E cars to their test drivers on Sunday—all members of the public—in the start of two consecutive six-month field trial periods which will evaluate the psychological, social and technical aspects of living with an electric car. The MINI E.
Green Cars News
APRIL 17, 2009
Both ministers drove a MINI E electric car at the event as they announced plans to support motorists by providing help worth £2000-£5000 towards buying their first electric or plug-in hybrid car when they hit the showrooms. And what better time to do this than in the year we celebrate the 50th birthday of MINI.
Green Cars News
JULY 28, 2009
MINI has proudly showcased its Oxford-built MINI E electric car which is being trialled in the US market; while Lotus has helped develop the new Tesla Roadster – an electric sports car that will also debut in the North American market. What’s more is that Britain’s car industry has a reputation for producing “gas guzzlers”.
Creative Greenius
AUGUST 13, 2009
Same truth of engineers who have actually talked to real drivers is in evidence with the BMW Mini-E. The eBox above from AC Propulsion is sending power to and from the grid right there on the Long Beach Convention Center floor. Too bad BMW isn’t planning on building and selling this car for real.
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