An electric version of the popular Mini Cooper scheduled for sale in the U.S. by 2009? The story:

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/07/22/electric-mini-will-be-in-us-customer-hands-in-summer-2009/

This is more great news from automakers. I can't wait to hear some specs about this machine. The more options that become available to consumers the easier it will be to find a car that fits individual driving needs. Summer of 2009 is awfully close.

I can't wait to see what they have. Competiton is good. With that said I must add this though: The Mini is already way over priced for what you get. I can only imagine that the electric will add to that already top heavy sticker. So, although it's cute, it may not tempt me to buy one, at least not just yet. What it will do is show up in GM's rear view mirror and keep them honest as they develop and price the Volt.