KRINK MINI – Street Art Meets MINI
November 4, 2009 by Larry
Filed under Automotive, Mini, Video
MINI has some of the coolest “little” cars around which as me puzzled as to why someone would “KRINK” all over it. Well silly me, it is all part of a urban phenomenon that showcases street art on an “urban” vehicle, the MINI Cooper. Below is a newly released video from MINI and press release on the new KRINK MINI. Enjoy!
2009 NAIAS: Mini Cabrio & Mini E Make World Premier in Detroit – Video
The Mini E is a project to demonstrate the possibilities of creating and selling a new environmentally friendly vehicle. The Mini brand has been thriving lately and even in its 50 years it still has a knack for getting people around. Has it been that long you may ask… Yes, Mini, as you may remember made its debut as that small little capsule looking car dubbed the Mini Cooper about 50 years ago. Still a big hit in the states, BMW has taken it to a new level with introducing the zero emissions Mini E and now the all new “Always Open” Mini Cabrio.
View the World Premier and Milestone in Detroit video below after the jump…
Mini E Emerges Popular in America
It is pretty much guaranteed that the Mini E would be a huge hit when gas prices reach $4 a gallon or more in America. But during the low prices the Mini E seems to still be a popular subject while being an all electric vehicle with a range of only 120 miles per charge.
The demand for the Mini E is about 4 to 1 so they cannot supply enough for every person who really wants one. They are currently being leased out for about $850 a month but the savings will actually come into play after you add in a few years absent of paying for gas for the miles driven.
BMW has plans to lease out 250 in SoCal and another 200 in NY and New Jersey by March. This is a good time to monitor the lithium-ion battery for future electric vehicles. Now only if Apple Computer could make a car like they do brand new 17 inch Macbook Pro’s that last 8 hours… just boost that power and put it in a car. I am sure it not that simple but nonetheless an idea to submit to Steve Jobs since he will remain CEO for a while longer.
