Saw this interesting article in the Long Beach Business Journal about turning a closed auto dealership into a multi electric vehicle mall. Hope it happens.
Click here to go to article
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Proper use of the 110V Charging Cable
MINI e-mailed out a PDF earlier today explaining in detail the proper use of the 110V cable. Thought those not in the program might also be interested in the cable info. Now at almost 1500 miles and going strong!
110V Charging Cable Guide
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110V Charging Cable Guide
If you're not seeing the PDF when you click, you may need to update FLASH.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Personalized Plates Arrived
Just put on our personalized plates today. Hit 1400 miles as I returned from the DMV. The MINI E has been so much fun to drive. Can't imagine going back to gas once the trial ends.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Business Week interviews Shai Agassi
Founder and chief executive of electric vehicle services provider, Better Place, Shai Agassi is interviewed by BusinessWeek's energy and environment editor, Adam Aston, on Monday June 15th.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
93 Mile commute today
Drove 93 miles today on a single charge. Went from Long Beach to Universal City to Burbank, out to lunch and then after work drove back to Long Beach. The car is working great and the warning light I encountered (see earlier blog postings) has not returned. It was a little warmer up in Burbank today and I noticed that the Battery temp stayed right at 102 for most of the 40 miles drive home. When I pulled into the garage I had 9 miles remaining and 11% battery charge. A/C was on 90% of the time and the Daytime Running Lights are now on full time. Also listening to radio 100% of the time. I'm currently at 975 miles and will cross 1000 tomorrow. The miles fly by quickly in the MINI E. :)
Update: It took 30 kwhs to recharge back to 100% this morning.
Update: It took 30 kwhs to recharge back to 100% this morning.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Costco, Sam's Club, 95 mph and more!
These past few days have been a blast! #140 has been in Huntington Beach, Carson, Burbank and everywhere in between. In all our travels we've yet to see another MINI E although we were spotted by Jim #230.
We even did the unthinkable and went to Costco one day and Sam's Club the next. I'm happy to report that a 32 Pack of Arrowhead Water fits perfectly on the floor of the passenger's side. We were able to pack up the back with all sorts of things and while we needed to leave some packaging behind, it all fit and we didn't put anything on top of the batteries.
The reason we've been to all these places in the MINI E is because it's such a blast to drive that we don't want to drive our other vehicle. I've hit the 95mph max at least five times and only one of those times was intentional. When on the freeway it's so easy to go from 65 to 95 in seconds. Each time the Regen kicks in right at 95 and starts slowing the car down. I'm zipping around cars with little effort.
Normally on my drive to work and back (80 miles total) I drive 65 or so (when I can) and basically get blown off the road. Today, I said enough of this and decided to flow with traffic and had a good 10 or so miles of 80+. Granted this caused the miles left indicator to drop to 8 miles as I exited the freeway but by the time I got home it had climbed back up to 15. This was as low as I had taken it.
Each day I look forward to hoping in #140 for another adventure!
Total miles today: 85.5
Total kwhs used: 28
This was the first day using the Daytime Running Lamps. Plan on leaving them on going forward.
I also keep the A/C on 90% of the time when I drive with the fan set at the lowest setting.
P.S. As gas prices climb past $3.00, these adventures are more economical than ever. :)
We even did the unthinkable and went to Costco one day and Sam's Club the next. I'm happy to report that a 32 Pack of Arrowhead Water fits perfectly on the floor of the passenger's side. We were able to pack up the back with all sorts of things and while we needed to leave some packaging behind, it all fit and we didn't put anything on top of the batteries.
The reason we've been to all these places in the MINI E is because it's such a blast to drive that we don't want to drive our other vehicle. I've hit the 95mph max at least five times and only one of those times was intentional. When on the freeway it's so easy to go from 65 to 95 in seconds. Each time the Regen kicks in right at 95 and starts slowing the car down. I'm zipping around cars with little effort.
Normally on my drive to work and back (80 miles total) I drive 65 or so (when I can) and basically get blown off the road. Today, I said enough of this and decided to flow with traffic and had a good 10 or so miles of 80+. Granted this caused the miles left indicator to drop to 8 miles as I exited the freeway but by the time I got home it had climbed back up to 15. This was as low as I had taken it.
Each day I look forward to hoping in #140 for another adventure!
Total miles today: 85.5
Total kwhs used: 28
This was the first day using the Daytime Running Lamps. Plan on leaving them on going forward.
I also keep the A/C on 90% of the time when I drive with the fan set at the lowest setting.
P.S. As gas prices climb past $3.00, these adventures are more economical than ever. :)
Friday, June 12, 2009
44 miles of trouble free driving today
Today we were zipping around the hills of Palos Verdes, CA. The MINI E zips up the hills with no problem and minimal noise. Lots of Regen use today and thankfully no warning lights. The more we drive it the more we love it. Can't wait for tomorrow.
Still awaiting word from the dealer on what was actually discovered during it's time in Oxnard. Not sure if I'll ever know but if I hear something, it'll be posted here pronto!
The 44 miles of driving today used 47% of the battery. 17 kwhs used to recharge.
Still awaiting word from the dealer on what was actually discovered during it's time in Oxnard. Not sure if I'll ever know but if I hear something, it'll be posted here pronto!
The 44 miles of driving today used 47% of the battery. 17 kwhs used to recharge.
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