Mitsubishi Motors North America
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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles through a network of approximately 400 dealers. In November of 2011, MMNA launched the battery-powered electric vehicle Mitsubishi i-MiEV as part of a corporate mission to offer consumers more environmentally responsible modes of transportation. This battery-powered electric vehicle technology addresses the need for vehicles that produce zero tailpipe emissions and support a growing agenda for sustainability.
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2011
24 Oct 2011
Industrial and commercial electric vehicles - the next decade
This article shares some of the research carried out in producing the new IDTechEx report, Industrial and Commercial Electric Vehicles - the Next Decade. Those selling components for electric vehicles and those wishing to make the vehicles themselves must seek where the majority of the money is spent and will be spent.26 Jul 2011
Impressions from Plug In 2011 USA
We attended the Plug In 2011 event in Raleigh North Carolina last week. In contrast to the successful IDTechEx event }}Electric Vehicles Land Sea Air | http://www.idtechex.com/electric-vehicles-europe-11/}} event in Stuttgart Germany, this had the more typical focus of cars. Organised by the Electric Power Research Institute and with many prestigious sponsors, it was a great success with over 600 attending on a given day excluding the public openings.19 Apr 2011
New GS Yuasa traction battery orders
GS Yuasa Corp has just announced that it has reached a broad agreement to supply lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles now under joint development by PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors Corp.9 Mar 2011
Over 500 units of Mitsubishi i-MiEV to be provided to Estonian Gov.
The first case of Provision of EV under Green Investment Scheme28 Feb 2011
Electric vehicles lead Mitsubishi's lineup
Mitsubishi Motors Corp., maker of the i-MiEV electric car, plans to introduce eight hybrid and battery-powered models by 2015 as demand for fuel-efficient automobiles grows.18 Feb 2011
In-wheel electric motors gain market share
In-wheel motors were popular in cars over 100 years ago because they did not intrude into passenger space. An example is shown below. However, they were expensive and they adversely affected the ride and steering. One motor seizing could sometimes lock a wheel.17 Feb 2011
La Poste receive first electric delivery vans
In 2008 a number of EV manufacturers turned their attention to France where a contract was offered for the production of 500 electric vans for the national postal service La Poste. One of the forerunners competing for the contract was PSA Peugeot Citroen with their pure electric vans based on the Peugeot Partner Origin and Citroën Berlingo First.2010
2 Dec 2010
Yamada-Denki starts trial sales of MMC's i-MiEV
Yamada-Denki Co., Ltd. (Yamada Denki) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start trial sales of the i-MiEV electric vehicle (EV) in Yamada Denki retail stores and sales(1) will begin from today at total of 17 stores, including Tokyo, Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures.23 Nov 2010
MMC signs cooperation agreement to promote ev's with Singapore
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation signs cooperation agreement to promote electric vehicles with the Singapore government3 Nov 2010
Mitsubishi Motors start testing light commercial electric vehicles
Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (Yamato Transport) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that they have started field testing for parcel collection and delivery operations with the use of a prototype light commercial electric vehicle (EV) built by MMC.15 Oct 2010
Mitsubishi Motors commences production of EVs for Europe
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) have announced the start of production of its European-spec i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle along with production of PSA Peugeot Citroën's (PSA) Peugeot iOn and Citroën C-ZERO at its Mizushima Plant.14 Sep 2010
Progress in Japan - part one
The Japanese postal service plans on 21,000 electric vehicles. Japan Post has been testing the vehicles since 2009 to evaluate their cost and performance.26 Jul 2010
Toshiba lithium titanate batteries gain share
Major electronics manufacturer Toshiba has partnered with Mitsubishi Motors to develop the "super-charge ion battery," SCiB rechargeable lithium-ion battery for electric vehicles which can charge to 90% capacity in 5 minutes.24 Jun 2010
UK's largest Electric Vehicle trial - first findings
The first results of a UK-wide electric and low carbon vehicle testing project have been published7 Apr 2010
Establishment of CHAdeMO Association
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Nissan Motor Company (Nissan), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Mitsubishi Motors), Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Fuji Heavy Industries), and The Tokyo Electric Power Company, Inc. (TEPCO), have formally established "CHAdeMO Association" under the resolution of its general assembly held today. The five companies above have become its executive members.2009
14 Sep 2009
The battery is the car
Plug in hybrid electric cars are now prioritised by most major car manufacturers. Pure electric on- road cars are prioritised by Nissan and a host of vibrant start up companies, they have one thing in common. The cleverest, most expensive part of their planned vehicles is increasingly the traction battery.