BMW Active E

[shark2k]

Tom M. (Mini-E #250) posted this on his ActiveE blog today:

-Shark2k

 

[qwk]

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/02/electric-bmw-moves-from-concept-to-reality/

It looks like they borrowed the circuit decal idea from another DIY'er.

 

[JRP3]

I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if Mate can go for trademark infringement?

 

[BMW_Matt]

Hey guys,

Matt here from the ActiveE team. Glad to see so much interest in the car and in EVs in general.

I wanted to invite you all to check out the BMW ActiveE Forum, where you can find much more information and discussion about the ActiveE, the field trial, and other EV-related issues.

 

[BMW_Matt]

Hey guys,

Matt here from the ActiveE team. Glad to see so much interest in the car and in EVs in general.

I wanted to invite you all to check out the BMW ActiveE Forum, where you can find much more information and discussion about the ActiveE, the field trial, and other EV-related issues.

A link would be nice, huh?

THE BMW ActiveE FORUM

And here's a video of the ActiveE at the Geneva Motor Show.

 

[JRP3]

I remember a few years ago desperately searching for good EV forums, now there are too many for me to keep up with. :scared: It's a good problem to have :love:

 

[TEG]

 

[mpt]

BMW just announced 700 cars, for $499/month with a $2,250 downpayment, 24 month term. Queue forms Summer 2011

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[dpeilow]

Any word on non-US availability?

 

[dpeilow]

Note sure, where to put this as we have various BMW Mini-E, Active-E, and 'i' threads...

It's pretty simple. If it's about the Mini-E, it goes in the Mini-E thread. If it's about the Active-E, then it goes in the Active-E thread and if it's about the production "i" cars, it goes in the i thread.

They're talking about the results of the Mini-E trial so I'd say it goes there.

 

[dpeilow]

First review?

BMW 1-series ActiveE - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk

 

[VolkerP]

the ActiveE boasts an aggressive recuperation mode similar to that of the Mini E. [...] It’s so aggressive, BMW has programmed the brake lights to illuminate when you lift the throttle.

That'd be cool to have in any EV. IIRC it's not allowed in EU?

 

[AnOutsider]

That'd be cool to have in any EV. IIRC it's not allowed in EU?

Isn't there a thread about this (annoyingly) being in the roadster?

 

[howabout2]

The MINI E illuminated the brake lights when you lifted off the accelerator (and two "bars" of regeneration kicked in, if I recall correctly).

The quote that irked me was this one:

Like most modern day electric cars, step off performance is strong if not exactly dazzling, ...

 

[TEG]

First Drive: BMW ActiveE Electric Coupe | PluginCars.com

(Lots of interesting comments on that story.)



http://altcarexpo.com/vehicles/ActiveE_TechSpecs.pdf

 

[dpeilow]

Got my first opportunity to have a good look at the ActiveE yesterday. Excellent quality of engineering and the interior is superb too.

I understand that 200 will be in the UK from February as part of the preparations for the Olympics. The decision on whether the UK gets a follow on public trial will be taken after that, but anyone in the US who is getting one is in for a treat I think.

I know I wasn't the only one who begged the BMW representative to get this car put into production. I'd definitely prefer it over what I have seen of the i3.

 

[dpeilow]

From the BMW newsletter

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO DRIVE THE 100% ELECTRIC BMW*ActiveE? ONE WORD: TORQUE.

On his first test drive of the all-new BMW ActiveE, BMW Blog contributor Manny Antunes had this to report: "Being the hardcore enthusiast that I am, I was skeptical about an EV, even if it wore the famous roundel. But how does it feel to [actually] drive the BMW ActiveE? One phrase: TORQUE and more TORQUE, all available from 0 RPM. I have to take back everything I’ve ever said about electric vehicles."

 

[mpt]

Just had my MINI E EVSE swapped out for the BMW branded AV unit, it charges the Tesla just fine.

 

[dpeilow]

What are they doing with all the old CC chargers?

 

[mpt]

Nothing, I'm recycling mine as a charger for the Tesla. I heard a rumor that you can update them to 70A operation. Any ideas?