Mitsubishi Motors Announces U.S. Electric Vehicle Fleet Test

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:19 +0000

March 20, 2008, New York -- Tetsuro Aikawa, Managing Director in charge of Product Development Group Headquarters, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, today announced that fleet testing of the zero-emissions i MiEV electric vehicle would begin in the U.S. this fall.

The i MiEV electric prototype vehicle is powered by a durable 330-volt lithium-ion battery system located under the floor deck that is linked to a 47-kW permanent-magnet electric motor, promising up to 80 miles of driving on a single charge.

Also unveiled at the show was the i MiEV Sport concept. The i MiEV Sport concept is a coupe variation on the i MiEV with a 'fastback' roofline, maximizing the sporty possibilities of the electric vehicle package.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Mitsubishi Motors Showcases Little Cars with Big Capabilities at 2008 NYIAS

admin — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:06:06 +0000

The Power of Small

March 18, 2008, NEW YORK -- The Mitsubishi Motors vehicles displayed at the 2008 New York International Auto Show will help North American consumers "get small" and get acquainted with Mitsubishi's renowned small car building capabilities. Tetsuro Aikawa, Managing Director In Charge of Product Development Group Headquarters, will introduce to the North American media the Mitsubishi i, Mitsubishi i MiEV, Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport concept and Mitsubishi Concept-cX minicars.

Mitsubishi Concept-cX: Just one of the small cars Mitsubishi will introduce at the 2008 NYIAS