MINI Cooper EV Amps It Up
7-07-20 Tech Talk
~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~
Balancing performance and range in a way that ensures the 2021 MINI Cooper SE all-electric vehicle doesn’t disappoint, this week’s Ride of the Week put Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis on notice that either he was going to have fun driving this car or he might as well just leave it parked in the driveway. Others may shout, “RANGE, RANGE, RANGE” while the MINI Cooper EV stays true to the essence of the brand’s unique DNA giving MINI lovers one more reason to get in gear and get happy.
There’s also news in this week’s episode about the return of the Ford Bronco, Musk’s Boring Co. building a test track, an update from NASA on the Perseverance launch and innovative tech solutions such as carbonated cement and water-filled window glass.
a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.
Ride of the Week:
video clips courtesy of MINIUSA
Features Of The MINI Cooper SE Iconic Electric As Tested
- All-Electric Vehicle
- 181 Horsepower / 199 lb.-ft. of Torque
- Lithium Ion Traction Battery w/ 7.4 kW Onboard Charger
- Remote Charging
- 1-speed Automatic Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
- 115 City / 100 Highway / 109 Combined MPGe
- 8.8″ Touchscreen Navigation System
- Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- MINI Head-Up Display
- Harman/Kardon Premium Sound System
- Heated Front Seats
- Auto-Dimming Interior & Exterior Mirrors
- Power-Folding Mirrors
- 17″ x 7″ 2-Tone Wheels – MINI Electric Corona Spoke
- Performance Summer Tires
- Panoramic Moonroof
- Parking Assistant
- Park Distance Control
- Forward Collision Mitigation
- Back-Up Camera
- Remote Heating & Cooling
- $36,900 MSRP As Driven
In Other Automotive News
Ford Introduces The All-New Bronco
Bronco two-door in Cyber Orange Metallic Tri-Coat and Bronco four-door in Cactus Gray.
photo courtesy of Ford media
BMW To Use Subscription Model For Features
Musk Minute
Boring Co. To Build Hyperloop 10k Test Track
Space News
NASA: Perseverance Mars Probe Faces Pandemic Scheduling
More Tech News
Loughborough University: Energy Efficient Water-Filled Glass
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