We do need green cars on the road but also the devils on two wheels need to think of greener alternatives. Electricity can be a wise choice as far as the energy part is concerned and the ideal two-wheeled machine will be the Pierre Yohanes Lubis designed BMW Halbo.

Electricity-powered BMW Halbo motorcycle

Halbo which was an entrant at the BMW Motarrard Innovation Contest 2009 is a front wheel driven electric bike that uses a small rear wheel only to ensure balancing. The ball joint affixed to the rear helps the bike make turns with ease where leaning does not become a risk.

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Ever since I’ve heard an electric MINI might be built, I kept my eyes open here and there to be sure I get the latest about it. Today I was reading that the guys at CarMagazine managed to spot it in Munich, Germany, with no exhaust pipes and the words “Hybrid Erprobungsfahrzeug” (Hybrid Test Vehicle) written on the sides and the back.

The big MINI fan in me is really excited to see that BMW is taking their plan to create a new vehicle for city drivers – dubbed Project i – to the next level. Though there isn’t anything official from the Germans, the new electric Mini will most likely be part of that project and will make public debut at the 2008 Los Angeles motor show in November. Can’t wait, can’t wait …

We already reported a couple of months ago that BMW will build the electric MINI but the rumor was that only 500 units will be built. Let’s hope, that BMW’s boss Norbert Reithofer will bring good news in November: mass-production!

Anyone for a battery powered MINI?