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I couldn’t resist posting this based on the name alone. The MINI E is the new “greenest” MINI to roll out early next year. “Limited to just 500 vehicles to be leased in SoCal, New York, and New Jersey early next year, the E employ a single-speed, 204hp electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery, offering a 0-62mph time of 8.5 seconds and a driving range of 150 miles.” [via uncrate]

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Enertia aims to be the world’s first production, zero-emissions and battery powered plug-in electric motorcycle when it launches in 2008.  It will cost $14,995, go up to 50 mph and recharges to 100% in 3 hours. See how it compares to Prius in terms of carbon emissions. From the website:  “Deceptively simple...the Enertia benefits from an ultra light, ultra stiff carbon fiber monocoque chassis that doubles as the motorcycle’s battery “carriage” and an elegantly simple electric drivetrain that keeps maintenance at an absolute minimum.” Thanks to dopechiq for bookmarking it to Stylehive.

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