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LISTEN TO THE MINI E WHIR AND HUM OVER HILL AND DALE IN MOTION

As a pedestrian, few experiences are as strange as watching out of the corner of your eye as a car rolls toward you (or speeds toward you) without making sounds. You may hear a whir or a bit of tire roar, but the sounds aren’t processed correctly.

Curious to understand my full meaning? Mini’s new electric version of the Cooper makes some noise; but not much. Read more about the Mini E here, watch the clip below.

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