Electric Mini Cooper
As a non-driver, the main reasons I do not want a car are the pollution and carbon emissions I would create. There are enough options with public transport in London for me to not really need a car. For many people in more rural communities a car is pretty much essential though, and when I finally move to the country I will need a car. Now there are much ‘greener’ alternatives, I can get one without the guilt. Hybrid Technologies in the USA is one of the world’s leaders in all-electric vehicles. Their latest offering is an all-electric Mini Cooper. This is a standard BMW Mini Cooper that has an electric engine powered by 10 maintenance-free lithium ion battery packs. It can reach speeds of up to 80mph and can go from 0-60 in6 seconds. The car has a range of around 120 miles and needs 8-10 hours for a full charge. This should be enough for most journeys, I would probably get a train for longer distances anyway. As the technology improves, so will the speed and range of electric vehicles, making them increasingly practical and affordable.
