Posts Tagged ‘Mitsubishi’

  • 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
  • Green Car Vision Award Finalists Include Five Electric Cars
    One of five electric car contenders – from Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Volvo – will be named Green Car Journal’s 2011 Green Car Vision Award winner. The Nissan LEAF was the 2010 Green Car Vision Award winner, while the Chevrolet Volt was the 2009 winner. Green Car Vision Award acknowledges a vehicle that best envisions the road ahead. Finalists must either...
    by at December 29th, 2010 at 12:12 am
  • Mitsubishi, Nissan to Share EV Chargers in Japan
    Mitsubishi and Nissan have agreed to allow drivers to recharge their electric cars at one-another’s dealerships in Japan as automakers there work to cut so-called “range anxiety.” Together there are about 2,900 Nissan and Mitsubishi dealerships with electric-car charging stations in Japan. Both companies offer free recharging for their clients at the...
    by at December 12th, 2010 at 04:12 am
  • Mitsubishi Teams with Thai Government on Electric Vehicles
    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced a new EV partnership, this time with the Thai Government Agree for testing its electric i-MiEV and to prepare Thailand for the rollout of electric vehicles. MMC, through its local producer and distributor Mitsubishi Motors Thailand (MMTh), will begin initiatives for future market introduction of the i-MiEV electric vehicle. Meanwhile,...
    by at December 9th, 2010 at 09:12 am
  • Mitsubishi Reaches 5000 i-MiEVs Produced
    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that Mitsubishi i-MiEV production has reached 5000 units at its Mizushima Plant as of November 23rd. This figure does not include electric vehicle production for PSA Peugeot Citroen. Mitsubishi introduced the i-MiEV into the Japanese market in 2009, and has sold about 3,000 units to individuals and businesses nationwide (as of...
    by at November 24th, 2010 at 07:11 am