Mini engineers showcase ‘Cooper T’ tea-leaf biofuel composite vehicle
Mini’s scientists, engineers and product designers have stared long and hard at the bottom of their favourite hot beverages and seen the future – a tea-leaf biofuel composite which they have harnessed to power the new MINI Cooper T.
Available as ‘Chamomile Yellow’, ‘Red Bush’ and ‘Earl Grey’ the ecological vehicles are expected to be lapped up by the British public upon release.
Each car can cover up to 40 miles on a single cup and comes complete with its own Dunk Avoidance Technology (DAT). The custom filtration system blocks the fuel inlet to prevent biscuit wielding passersby or owners from dunking their snacks in the fuel tank.
Head of Cooper T engineering, Dr. Ivana Kuppa, said, “This particular project has been brewing for years. Our extensive research has shown that the nation’s favourite drink is also an ideal biofuel. We already know good things come in small packages, but with Cooper T customers benefitting from up to 40 miles per cup, we are delighted to have the opportunity to bring this car to market.”
Britain will get its first taste of the Cooper T at Mini Cotswold Gloucester on 1 April where the vehicle will be on display.