Comments on: Sept. intro for Minis with stop-start feature http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:36:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BLISS http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-320675 BLISS Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:19:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-320675 HIGHER UP HIGHER UP

]]> By: BMan1113VR http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318939 BMan1113VR Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:41:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318939 They are using the clutch as the engine start point according to the article. They are using the clutch as the engine start point according to the article.

]]> By: nerfer http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318826 nerfer Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:50:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318826 All current hybrids have that start-stop feature. With full hybrids like the Prius it doesn't really matter how fast it is since it can run on electric-only if it needs to, but with Honda's system, it starts the engine as soon as you release the brake and they claim you can't get your foot from the brake to the gas before the engine has already started. So the only thing the driver notices is the car isn't making noise or wasting gas while they're sitting at a light. I would expect BMW to do the same. All current hybrids have that start-stop feature. With full hybrids like the Prius it doesn’t really matter how fast it is since it can run on electric-only if it needs to, but with Honda’s system, it starts the engine as soon as you release the brake and they claim you can’t get your foot from the brake to the gas before the engine has already started. So the only thing the driver notices is the car isn’t making noise or wasting gas while they’re sitting at a light. I would expect BMW to do the same.

]]> By: Deanster http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318811 Deanster Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:11:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318811 Agreed with whoever made the Mazda2 statements. If they get 150 hp out of it it'll be a little demon. Incidentally, someone explain me what the start-stop feature is actually like. Engine goes off and then cranks over on takeoff? How long is the lag? Sounds like a pain in the ass. Agreed with whoever made the Mazda2 statements. If they get 150 hp out of it it’ll be a little demon.

Incidentally, someone explain me what the start-stop feature is actually like. Engine goes off and then cranks over on takeoff? How long is the lag? Sounds like a pain in the ass.

]]> By: nerfer http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318795 nerfer Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:53:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318795 For me, I would still buy a Prius. The Mini looks cool, but even with these improvements (start/stop, regen braking...as much a hybrid as what GM makes) the CO2/mile now breaks even with the Prius. But the Prius is a mid-size car based on passenger space! Add in the higher seating position, more gadgets (shiftless CVT transmission, 'keyless' entry, push-button on/off engine start, multi-function display). The Prius might look boring, but it's interesting inside and much more practical than a Mini. For the hybrid naysayer's who apparently don't have first-hand experience, the Prius can accelerate 0-30 quickly, speed-governed at 105mph (reference Al Gore's son), but because you can immediately see that how you drive affects your mileage, most people drive the Prius rather tamely compared to the standard car where you're blissfully unaware. For me, I would still buy a Prius. The Mini looks cool, but even with these improvements (start/stop, regen braking…as much a hybrid as what GM makes) the CO2/mile now breaks even with the Prius. But the Prius is a mid-size car based on passenger space! Add in the higher seating position, more gadgets (shiftless CVT transmission, ‘keyless’ entry, push-button on/off engine start, multi-function display). The Prius might look boring, but it’s interesting inside and much more practical than a Mini.
For the hybrid naysayer’s who apparently don’t have first-hand experience, the Prius can accelerate 0-30 quickly, speed-governed at 105mph (reference Al Gore’s son), but because you can immediately see that how you drive affects your mileage, most people drive the Prius rather tamely compared to the standard car where you’re blissfully unaware.

]]> By: jJayC08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318761 jJayC08 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:33:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318761 Thank you Global Lightning... I read the article A4, I was just curious how exactly it worked already understanding it charged the battery, being that you usually hear about this on hybrids with motors that well... use electric power. I see it's pretty different than hybrid systems now. Just let it all out RicardoHead... I think the Mini's an alright car, but (yes) alot of the owners are either women who think the vehicles cute, or people with inferiority complexity. Thank you Global Lightning… I read the article A4, I was just curious how exactly it worked already understanding it charged the battery, being that you usually hear about this on hybrids with motors that well… use electric power. I see it’s pretty different than hybrid systems now.

Just let it all out RicardoHead… I think the Mini’s an alright car, but (yes) alot of the owners are either women who think the vehicles cute, or people with inferiority complexity.

]]> By: CarLord http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318739 CarLord Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:50:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318739 Sounds like someone cannot afford a BMW so he compensates with the excuse of a "NOTICE ME! I HAVE A INFERIORITY COMPLEX" LOL delicious. Just admit it, if you had money you would be driving a BMW. Sounds like someone cannot afford a BMW so he compensates with the excuse of a “NOTICE ME! I HAVE A INFERIORITY COMPLEX” LOL delicious. Just admit it, if you had money you would be driving a BMW.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318723 jackjimturkey Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:08:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318723 Damn Ricardo, tell us how you REALLY feel! Damn Ricardo, tell us how you REALLY feel!

]]> By: purdue http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318694 purdue Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:49:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318694 The MINI is at the TOP of my list of want to have (practical/affordable) cars. [Bugatti tops it for unlimited money/dream] Great fun to drive. Needs ONE more seat(belt) for me to buy it, according to my wife. The MINI is at the TOP of my list of want to have (practical/affordable) cars. [Bugatti tops it for unlimited money/dream]

Great fun to drive.

Needs ONE more seat(belt) for me to buy it, according to my wife.

]]> By: bran http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318688 bran Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:26:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318688 What will BMW think of next? BMW just raised two things higher with BER going into Minis. 1. Sales 2. Average age of the Mini driver What will BMW think of next? BMW just raised two things higher with BER going into Minis.
1. Sales
2. Average age of the Mini driver

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318687 A4 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:38:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318687 and jJayC08, if youd read into the article it gives you an explanation of the system when not combined with a hybrid powertrain... "Brake Energy Regeneration recharges the battery with otherwise wasted braking kinetic energy. The system is designed to reduce battery's strain on the engine and to reduce fuel consumption." and jJayC08, if youd read into the article it gives you an explanation of the system when not combined with a hybrid powertrain… “Brake Energy Regeneration recharges the battery with otherwise wasted braking kinetic energy. The system is designed to reduce battery’s strain on the engine and to reduce fuel consumption.”

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318686 A4 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:35:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318686 A DIESEL WITH THE SAME EMISSIONS AS THE PRIUS AND WE DONT GET IT? WHAT THE HELL? awesome A DIESEL WITH THE SAME EMISSIONS AS THE PRIUS AND WE DONT GET IT? WHAT THE HELL? awesome

]]> By: deutschetouring1337 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318684 deutschetouring1337 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:38:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318684 If its Bosch then its gonna be what F1 is going to start using. This is probably a test market to help R&D cost. If its Bosch then its gonna be what F1 is going to start using. This is probably a test market to help R&D cost.

]]> By: peter g http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318683 peter g Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:29:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318683 The mileage is acceptable, not exceptional by my standards, but damn it's a fun car to drive. Looking forward to seeing the start/stop system. The mileage is acceptable, not exceptional by my standards, but damn it’s a fun car to drive. Looking forward to seeing the start/stop system.

]]> By: BMan1113VR http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318682 BMan1113VR Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:14:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318682 Actually, the start/stop system is the biggest contributor to the Prius's EPA City MPG estimate. Actually, the start/stop system is the biggest contributor to the Prius’s EPA City MPG estimate.

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318659 global_lightning Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:40:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318659 Settle down jJayC08. a google search on 'BMW Brake Engine Regeneration' pulled up tons of stuff. Here's a good overview: http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/09/bmw_introduces_.html Interesting, BMW's regeneration system isn't the same as other systems. It uses braking energy to power the auxiliary systems. The system is not used to recycle power back to the wheels like in full hybrids. Settle down jJayC08.
a google search on ‘BMW Brake Engine Regeneration’ pulled up tons of stuff. Here’s a good overview:
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/09/bmw_introduces_.html
Interesting, BMW’s regeneration system isn’t the same as other systems. It uses braking energy to power the auxiliary systems. The system is not used to recycle power back to the wheels like in full hybrids.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318656 Renton Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:01:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318656 BMW uber Alles BMW uber Alles

]]> By: Burmanesski http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318651 Burmanesski Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:33:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318651 Tosta Mista, I would'nt pick eather I could walk faster than a Prius and every car has the right to be ugly, but the mini abused the privilege! Tosta Mista, I would’nt pick eather I could walk faster than a Prius and every car has the right to be ugly, but the mini abused the privilege!

]]> By: jJayC08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318642 jJayC08 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:35:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318642 BUT IS THIS A HYBRID SYSTEM GLOBAL LIGHTNING? NO!!! Like I asked, someone please give me a brief explanation of the system... I can't seem to find it on wiki or google. BUT IS THIS A HYBRID SYSTEM GLOBAL LIGHTNING? NO!!!

Like I asked, someone please give me a brief explanation of the system… I can’t seem to find it on wiki or google.

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318639 global_lightning Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:30:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318639 Regenerative braking is the single most important component in hybrid systems. Combined with start/stop, these Minis will greatly improve their city mileage. Considering they already get 30-40 mpg, this boost should put them just under the Prius and Civic Hybrid. Regenerative braking is the single most important component in hybrid systems. Combined with start/stop, these Minis will greatly improve their city mileage. Considering they already get 30-40 mpg, this boost should put them just under the Prius and Civic Hybrid.

]]> By: GcoupèJoe http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318636 GcoupèJoe Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:11:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318636 As if the cooper does not already have exeptional mpg, it just adds to Mini's repetuas. As if the cooper does not already have exeptional mpg, it just adds to Mini’s repetuas.

]]> By: youngm7 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318623 youngm7 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:23:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318623 this technology is already here on the Saturn Aura and Vue Green Line. For what it's worth. this technology is already here on the Saturn Aura and Vue Green Line. For what it’s worth.

]]> By: Tosta Mista http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318620 Tosta Mista Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:44:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318620 For the Eco-minded -> Which would you prefer, slick Mini or boring Toyota Prius? For the Eco-minded -> Which would you prefer, slick Mini or boring Toyota Prius?

]]> By: jJayC08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318614 jJayC08 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:15:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318614 It sounds sort of odd to me how it reduces emissions by making electricity for a petrol engine. Is the electrical components being run off of the engine smaller? Or is it just a greater charge... someone fill me in on the details please. On the other hand, I'm really tired of the US getting Junk cars too. I hope to see that change in the next few years, with all this planned production in the next 5 years or so. It sounds sort of odd to me how it reduces emissions by making electricity for a petrol engine. Is the electrical components being run off of the engine smaller? Or is it just a greater charge… someone fill me in on the details please.

On the other hand, I’m really tired of the US getting Junk cars too. I hope to see that change in the next few years, with all this planned production in the next 5 years or so.

]]> By: rey323 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318607 rey323 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:45:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318607 Nice to see BMW introduce these features in their cars. I wonder how much gas mileage improves with regenerative braking... Nice to see BMW introduce these features in their cars. I wonder how much gas mileage improves with regenerative braking…

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318603 jackjimturkey Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:36:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318603 Mini is the only "cute" car that interests me Mini is the only “cute” car that interests me

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318597 Madcapp Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:25:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/sept-intro-for-minis-with-stop-start-feature.html#comment-318597 Tired of the US market being left behind on new developments in technology. Tired of the US market being left behind on new developments in technology.

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