Well my inbox was full of press releases today regarding this cool story. If you recall that electric MINI from Hybrid Technologies that has been in the news for the past year or so, you will enjoy this. Looks like Sam’s Club is going to offer the car for sale through its latest catalog for $65,000. Now before you start saying “$65K for a MINI?!?!?” – just remember that the technology used in this car is cutting edge. Think of it more of a concept car and the price, while out of reach for most of us, is probably right in line. In the future, other cars using this technology will be everywhere and the prices will be much lower thanks to this very project.
Here is the official press release:
Mooresville, NC, New York, NY – December 2, 2007 – Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (NASD OTCBB: HYBT – News) www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, is pleased to announce that Samís Club Inc., is introducing the all-lithium Mini Cooper for sale through its well know Source guide, which is out December 01, 2007.
2007 Hybrid Technologies Lithium Mini Cooper
Price 2008 Model $65,000 USDThe latest and greatest of performance, British style and eco technology; an all electric Mini Cooper is ready for immediate delivery. Start your engine as the electric vehicle revolution begins with the Mini Cooper all electric.
Designed to provide maximum performance, high speeds capable of reaching over 90 miles per hour and 0-60 in under 5 seconds, this truly is a performance sports car that has been developed to use a highly advanced eco drive system produced by Hybrid Technologies.
The lithium-powered (B.E.V.) electric drive system was originally produced by Hybrid Technologies for NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and stands on the leading edge of advanced electric drive production vehicles.
The L-MINI COOPER can perform for more than 100 miles on a single charge (110v or 220v). Itís top speed hits 90 mph, making it one of the fastest electric vehicles on the market!
Some of the most respected networks and highly rated television shows have featured this all-lithium car. Some notable examples: FORBES featured The L-MINI COOPER as well as POPULAR MECHANICS at its debut to the automotive industry last year.
FACTS ABOUT THE L-MINI COOPER:
Top speed 90 mph
Weight: 2900 lbs.
Battery packs are 32.8 kWh
Motor is 0-14,000 RPM ac inductive brushless motor
0-60 4.9sec
Battery packs kilowatt hour: 25.6 kWhCharge time: charge 3-4 hours (0 to 100% state of charge)
Top speed: 90+mph
BMS system: Developed at Hybrid Technologies, the system controls all individual cells in battery pack.About Samís Club: www.samsclub.com
About Hybrid Technologies: www.hybridtechnologies.com
For additional information:
Media Contact:
1-888-HYBTECH (1-888-492-8324)
pr@hybridtechnologies.comInvestor Relations
1-888-669-1808
info@hybridtechnologies.comForward-Looking Statement
This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on the Company’s current expectations as to future events. However, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.