The MINI people have announced their 100% electric, zero-emissions car, and a New York field trial program to go along with it. They’re looking for 500 people in the area who want to be “motoring pioneers” — sounds pretty exciting, right? Wrong. While the prospect of electric cars hitting the streets is exciting, one look at the laborious application and FAQ section and you’ll quickly …

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The new Mini borrows a drive system from a high-performance electric sports car.

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