They picked me!
MINI is field testing their new all-electric vehicle, the MINI E. They accepted applications in late 2008 looking for test subjects. On a lark, I applied. On March 16, 2009, I was notified that I was chosen as one of the 500 US drivers who will have one year to play with... er... test the MINI E. This is a record of my experiences.
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My Garage
Posted on April 10th, 2009 3 commentsOne of the requirements for inclusion in the field trial was a garage to house the Mini E. Well, I do have a garage but it is a Long Island garage. That means it is an above ground basement. Most cars in my area have never seen the inside of their owners’ garages. A Long Island garage is used for storage. Some, like my neighbors, has a long, thin oil tank along one wall. If they’re lucky Long Islanders have a place to walk through the garage but that’s about it. Mine is no exception. Read the rest of this entry »
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