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August 2006
MINI QED - A demonstration vehicle to showcase the best electric drive system in the world!
 With the odd exception of some rather impractical and eccentric examples, today’s electric or hybrid electric vehicles substantially under perform when compared both with high performance gasoline cars and also with theoretical limits of electric drive systems. Why are major manufacturers not putting more emphasis on in-wheel electric drive systems?
As PML is a leader in high performance motor and drive system technology, we felt it time to demonstrate what really can be achieved today using the best technology available! The car you see today is the result of 8 months of intense effort following PML’s 4-year product development programme.
 The MINI was chosen as the platform because of its broad appeal and iconic styling. However it is not a light vehicle and has limited space to integrate the substantial component set required for a top performance electric vehicle – if we can successfully convert this vehicle then most others should be easy by comparison!
Some key features are:
Independent Quad Electric Drive
Traction control and anti skid built into each wheel
Regenerative braking recovers almost all energy
Blistering acceleration and high top speed
Around 80 mpg via onboard engine / generator
No need to recharge ( although you can if you wish)
Seriously attractive and feature rich in car display
more...
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Original target specification |
Emissions
Autonomy
Top speed
Acceleration
Braking
Fuel
BHP
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Zero
1500 km
200 kph minimum
0-100 kph in 6 secs
No mechanical brakes
Zero carbon
250 bhp minimum
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Current specification |
Emissions
Autonomy
Top speed
Acceleration
Braking
Fuel
BHP
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Zero for 4 hours
1500 km
240 kph
0-100 kph in 4.5 secs
No mechanical brakes
Carbon neutral option
> 640 bhp |
(download pdf files: MINI QED and Specifications)
The vehicle development will continue for some time, especially in the area of engine / fuel options and GPRS services and features.
Today, this electric vehicle conversion incorporates the very best drive system technology available anywhere in the world.
It is truly an outstanding example of British innovation at it’s best!
 
BMW (UK) Ltd has requested that we mention they have no
involvement with this project and that such conversions
invalidate warranty!
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Tel: +44 (0) 1420 594140, Fax: +44 (0) 1420 83930, enq07@pmlflightlink.com
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