Posts Tagged ‘Mitsubishi’

  • Delivery of the Largest Order of Mitsubishi i-MiEVs to Date Begins in Estonia
    Mitsubishi has delivered the first fifty i-MiEV electric cars out of 507 units scheduled to be provided to the Estonian government. These first fifty i-MiEVs mark the beginning of delivery of the largest single order ever taken to date for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The provision of 507 i-MiEVs to the Estonian government was concluded between Mitsubishi Corporation and the...
    by at October 26th, 2011 at 01:10 am
  • WiTricity, IHI and Mitsubishi Team Up on EV Wireless Charging
    WiTricity Corporation, IHI and Mitsubishi Motors have joined to research and develop easily deployable electric vehicle wireless charging systems compatible with electric grids. The partnership structure of three major players in the wireless charging, electric infrastructure, and EV areas coming together will accelerate the popularization of wireless charging systems...
    by at October 3rd, 2011 at 09:10 am
  • Mitsubishi Motors Announces Price Adjustment to the 2012 Mitsubishi i
    Mitsubishi said that “unforeseen changes in market conditions” have driven up the price of all-electric 2012 Mitsubishi i models by $1,135. The entry-level Mitsubishi i ES model will see its net value change to $29,125 ($21,625 after tax credit), while the premium-grade SE version of the electric vehicle will have a new net value price of $31,125 ($23,625 after...
    by at September 9th, 2011 at 09:09 am
  • Mitsubishi to Test i-MiEV EVs in Thailand
    Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co. has agreed to start joint testing of the i-MiEV electric vehicle with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and PEA ENCOM International Co., Ltd. (PEA ENCOM). MMC has agreed with the government of Thailand on December 2010 to start a joint study for fleet testing of EVs. Based on the new agreements made this time, through two local...
    by at July 16th, 2011 at 11:07 am
  • Mitsubishi Revises i-MiEV Electric Car
    Mitsubishi has updated its i-MiEV electric car with two new trim levels, giving the higher-level model an extended range and other enhancements and introducing a lower-spec entry level version. The entry-level “M” will be available at the readily affordable price of ¥1,880,000 ($23,200) after receipt of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s eco-car...
    by at July 6th, 2011 at 10:07 am
  • Mitsubishi Picks Toshiba Batteries for New Electric Vehicles
    Mitsubishi has chosen Toshiba’s rechargeable battery for two new electric vehicles coming out later this year – the lower-priced version of the i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV. Toshiba said it will manufacture the SCiB used in Mitsubishi’s new electric cars at its specialized SCiB plant in northern Japan, which opened in February. Last year, the two companies had announced...
    by at June 18th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
  • Mitsubishi i Priced at $27,990 Before Incetives
    Mitsubishi Motors North America announced U.S. pricing for the all-electric Mitsubishi i, which becomes available for pre-order beginning on Earth Day, April 22, 2011. Including the $7,500 federal tax credit for which the Mitsubishi i will be fully eligible, the consumer’s after-tax net value of the vehicle will be $20,490. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price...
    by at April 21st, 2011 at 03:04 pm
  • Hertz to Rent Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Cars in UK
    The Hertz Corporation has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to add the i-MiEV electric car to the fleets of Hertz and car sharing club Connect by Hertz in the UK. The rollout starts today, with two Mitsubishi i-MiEVs now available for Connect by Hertz members to zip around London. Hertz plans to add further i-MiEVs to its fleet throughout the year across the UK. Customers...
    by at April 15th, 2011 at 03:04 am
  • Mitsubishi to Supply 507 i-MiEVs to Estonia
    Mitsubishi will supply 507  i-MiEV electric vehicles to the Estonian government, its biggest order to date for the vehicle. The Estonian government plans to use these i-MiEVs in public facilities as part of its aim at realizing the widespread use of electric vehicles throughout the country. The deal is linked to an agreement that trading house Mitsubishi Corp has concluded...
    by at March 5th, 2011 at 08:03 am
  • Mitsubishi to Launch Eight PHEV, Electric Car Models by 2015
    Mitsubishi plans to launch eight plug-in hybrid and electric cars by the fiscal year 2015-2016, and to double operating profit in the next three years by focusing on emerging markets. The rollout starts this year with a mini commercial truck version of its i-MiEV electric car. The new models will also include Mitsubishi’s first plug-in hybrid cars, to be rolled out...
    by at January 20th, 2011 at 10:01 am