Remove Connect Remove Mini E Remove Range Remove Recharge
article thumbnail

BMW ActiveE testing in Leipzig for longer-range commuting and recuperation strategies

Green Car Congress

The project is funded as part of the showcase “Electromobility Connects” Bavaria-Saxony by the federal government. In recuperation, the electric motor functions as a generator to recharge the battery pack when the driver takes his or her foot off the gas pedal.

BMW 231
article thumbnail

BMW ActiveE available for leasing in US in Fall 2011

Green Car Congress

The feedback from customers testing the MINI E and the BMW ActiveE will be fed directly into series production of the MCV, which the BMW Group will be launching under a new sub-brand in 2013. Intensive use of this recuperation of energy via the motor also results in a range increase of up to 20%.

BMW 186
article thumbnail

Yeah, I Got Your Chevy Volt, Right Here. Day 2 @ Plug-In 2009

Creative Greenius

At least GM sent this nifty printed banner explaining all about the new J1772 industry standard recharging plug. They even had a real plug connected to their toy car on the exhibit hall. Same truth of engineers who have actually talked to real drivers is in evidence with the BMW Mini-E.

2009 170