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BMW Planning Electric Minis for California
As California returns to requiring automakers to sell zero-emissions vehicles, BMW is apparently aiming to get in first on the gold rush. Automotive News reports BMW will export an electric version of its Mini to California. The state's zero-emissions vehicle program will require nearly 60,000 plug-in cars to be sold in the state between 2012 and 2014.
7.9.2008 at 07:50pm - Comment by DonChinoI guess no one else noticed or commented on the fact that the e-Mini will ONLY be part of a LEASE program? Why is there such a resistance to actually SELLING these cars and making it a viable alternative to OIL based vehicles? I guess people need to watch: http://www.sonyclassics.com/whokilledtheelectriccar/ This is not the FIRST TIME they have brought LEASED ELECTRIC CARS to California but we will see if they go ahead and destroy these Mini's before their time. People should force BMW to SELL these cars versus just leasing them out only to snatch them back once oil prices drop.
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