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more about #minie more comments → fuchikoma: lol... the power adapter for my electric razor has a circle-slash tag on the cord that warns against cutting the cable with scissors while holding it ... more » MushyHeirloom: They'll have to put "UNLEADED ELECTRONS ONLY" there next. more » SeanKHotay: One thing you learn, working with and designing stuff for people, is that if someone can do something, they will. SAAB had an "add oil" reminder tag ... more » Graverobber: One of my favorites: more » Dr. H. F. Danger: Heh, I think you could just generalize it to all liquids period. more » smalleyxb122: ALSO: Do not connect a high voltage plug to your petrol-fueled car's fuel filler! more » Flathead Smith: This is getting too complicated. They need to make a car with an all in one port like those fancy computer all in one card readers. That way you could... more » lilwillie: Time for full service stations to return? I know I enjoyed it as my first job at 16. You always saw cool cars, hot chicks, and knew where all the pa... more » leavethegun-takethecannoli: An electric Mini to scout potholes in New York? Am I the only one who finds this idea ludicrous? Do you know how big NYC potholes are. Scout Tech: Alr... more » Cognitive Friction: Do electric cars work like strands of Christmas lights? When the car stereo gets stolen, does the whole car stop working? more » Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing: 240VAC at 50A is what my Carrier central air/furnace combo unit runs on. Not hard to find in residential housing in the U.S. Most kitchens and laundry... more » Deartháir II: See what happens when you don't have Interns? You get stuck driving these things. Get more Interns, then you'll be okay. more » Shadowlayer: Why didn't BMW use a Clubman instead? more » Mad_Science: Yeah...but what if they don't get the bailout? Oh wait, nevermind. more » DoctorNine: Make mine a turbodiesel electric with plug-in mode. Oh, and fit it to a 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible. KTHXBY! more » -
#jalopsa
REMINDER: Do Not Put Gasoline In Your Electric Car!
MINI's added a special sticker to the charger ports on their MINI E reminding drivers not to put fuel in it. Perfect time for a JaloPSA to remind everyone that electric cars and gasoline do not mix.
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#alternativeenergy
BMW Loans NYC Ten Mini E Electric Cars
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced the city's received a loan of 10 MINI E electric cars following news of the elimination of 700 cars from the city's municipal fleet. More » -
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MINI E: First Drive
I first drove the new all-electric MINI E at the LA Auto Show, but didn't have much time with it. That all changed when I spent time behind the wheel here in New York. -
#laautoshow
Top Ten Reveals of the 2008 LA Auto Show
Over last week's LA Auto Show, we saw plenty of new models throw their hats into the bloodied arena that is the current automotive market. So put on some R.E.M. and follow us on a jog down flashback lane as we relive all of the fond old memories we've fostered together this past week. Remember when the new Lexus RX came out and we all had a good laugh because of an explosion of vanilla? How about when a Mini E showed up with that totally hot Deputy Mayor? Man, those were the good old days. Hit the jump below before we start tearing up to catch the ten most popular reveals — as judged by your eyeballs — of the show. More » -
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All-Electric MINI E Hits LA Auto Show Floor With "Hottest. Deputy Mayor. Ever."
The all-electric MINI E was just revealed live here at the LA Auto Show. Although we already knew it had an expensive lease and we already knew all the details about its two seats (instead of the normal MINI 2+2), 204 HP and 162 lb-ft electric motor and performance of 150 mile round trip and 0-to-60 runs of 8.5 seconds. However, if you weren't aware of all those goodies there's a press release below the fold for you. What we didn't know is that Los Angeles had a Deputy Mayor that's what Wert's calling a "Palin-like hottie" and the "Hottest. Deputy Mayor. Ever." We're betting the boss-man is having a hard time separating his twin loves of politics and cars at this exact moment. More » -
