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MINI is on a charge! The British-based firm has made history by producing its first ever all-electric production model – and Auto Express has driven it.
The unlikely star of the Los Angeles Motor Show, it points the way to the zero-emissions car of tomorrow.
It’s being made available in the US to 450 customers, who will run the experimental model for a year, at a monthly
lease price of $850.
배출가스제로의 100% 전기구동미니가 450명의 미국시민들에게 배정되었다. 한달리스료 850불
Mounted where the back seats would normally be are 5,088 AC Propulsion lithium-ion battery cells,
similar to those in most mobile phones. That means this MINI weighs a hefty 1,465kg.
뒷좌석에 장착된 5088개의 리튬이온 구동배터리 덕분에 무게는 1465kg(2인승임)
The system is similar, but not identical, to the set-up in the Lotus Elise-based Tesla sports car.
And the battery provides a maximum driving range of 150 miles, a top speed of 95mph and a 0-60mph time
of eight seconds – making the newcomer quicker than a standard MINI Cooper.
최장 주행거리 150마일, 최고속 95마일퍼아워, 제로60마일 8초- 쿠퍼표준형보다 조금 빠른듯
The 35kW/h battery takes only two hours to power up using BMW’s 50-amp charger, which will be fitted to the
house or workplace of all MINI E test drivers at no extra charge. With an ordinary US 110V supply, that charging
time stretches to a maximum of 28 hours – so you need to plan for longer trips.
BMW 50암페어(만지면 죽을듯) 충전기로 38Kw 배터리 완충에 2시간걸리고 일반 110볼트에 꽂으면 28시간 걸리다는듯
The electric conversion effectively turns the MINI E into a two-seater, with an even smaller boot that can swallow
a couple of briefcases. The dash gets a battery charge indicator and a power use meter in the speedo.
실내가 좁아졌다능
Starting takes about 10 seconds, as the electronics check the state of the battery and confirm the vehicle is
working correctly. With 400 volts of direct current flying around, safety is paramount, and the bonnet is
effectively sealed. Try to open it and the battery is isolated; you’ll need a BMW engineer to reconnect it.
시동은 배터리 쳌과 차량상태 이상무 확인에 10초 소요. 기본적으로 400v 전기가 흐르는 차기 때문에 안전을 최우선시하야
본넷은 실링되어 있다네요. 열면 배터리 자동 연결해제되고 재 연결엔 BMW 엔지니어 출동 필요하다능
There’s the faintest hum as the fans cool the battery pack behind you and the motor under the bonnet.
When the dash lights confirm the car is ready, you simply put the gearlever in Drive and press the throttle.
본넷쪽과 배터리 냉각팬쪽의 희미한 팬소리가 들리고 점검 완료등이 점등되면 기어를 드라이브에 놓고 출발.
The 201bhp motor responds immediately. The little MINI E takes off like a scalded cat, its tyres fighting the 220Nm
of torque, and the steering wheel twisting in your hands. There’s a high-pitched whining from the motor,
but otherwise the car is eerily silent and the main noise is that of the tyres on the road.
201마력 모터의 반응은 즉각적임, 놀란고양이마냥 튀어나가네염. 220뉴튼미터의 토크가 타이어에 전해지고 핸들은 흔들흔들~
모터음 고음역이지만 전반적으론 조용하고 타이어 소음만 들린다능
Lift off the throttle and the effect is even more marked, but in reverse. BMW’s engineers have chosen to apply
all the regenerative braking when the throttle is off, rather than when the left pedal is pressed. This can be as much
as 0.3g, which is harder than most in-town braking. For that reason, the tail-lights illuminate to warn following
drivers that you are slowing quickly. It’s a weird sensation, and many owners will find they hop down the road
before they get used to the on-off accelerator pedal.
트로틀 페달을 떼면 브레키발전기가 구동되면서 충전되면서 0.3G 정도의 브레이킹을 걸어주는데 이게 좀 쎈푠이라
악셀 떼면 브레이크불 점등 된다능 느낌이 묘한 관계로 적응 되는데 시간좀 걸릴듯염(RC좀 해본분들은 느낌을 알듯
온오프! 온오프!)
The steering is heavy and, as it rides on modified Cooper S suspension, the ride is harsh. But this is a big step forward for BMW and MINI. In all, 500 cars have been built, and a trial will take place in Germany next year.
핸들은 무겁고 서스는 쿠퍼S꺼 개량해서 붙인놈인지라 승차감은 딱딱한 편이지만 어쨓거나 BMW와 미니로선 한걸음
크게 나갔다고 볼일이네염 다음번 캠패인은 내년에 독일이랍니다.
The MINI E is unlikely to come to Britain. But an insider says the firm is in talks with the Government with the aim of preparing the ground – as well as the charging infrastructure – for this and other electric cars. So, watch this space.
영국에선 안할거 같지만 사측은 영국정부와 충전소등의 문제를 협의중인듯 그러니 기다려보삼
이라는 기사가 떴네요. 즐감
첫댓글 조용하겠네요!! 한국에 들어올려면 몇년은 족히걸릴듯 ㅠ.ㅠ
저놈의 허접한 마운트나 좀 어떻게 해보지...
동감이요~^^
어차피 테스트 차량이라 실질적으로 모터 구동계가 양산차에 올라가는건 다음세대 미니가되지 않을까 싶네요 ㅎㅎ