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JUNE 11, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Mitsubishi will soon introduce five other electric models, and that by fiscal 2013, it intends to sell upwards of 30,000 electric vehicles and be profitable. During or after fiscal 2011, larger electric vehicle models based on full-sized cars, not minicars.

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JULY 2, 2010

Toshiba Corporation announced that it is working with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to bring its SCiB battery ( earlier post ) to electric vehicles (EVs). The SCiB is Toshiba’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery that combines high levels of safety with a long life and rapid recharging. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MAY 25, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Mitsubishi Corp. earlier post ), plans to construct a battery factory in response to Mitsubishi Motors’ plans to boost production of its i MiEV electric vehicle. The joint venture will spend ¥2-3 billion (US$21-32 million) to build the lithium-ion battery factory in Kyoto.

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JUNE 6, 2012

Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The 92 kW (123 hp) coaxial electric motor generates 189 ft-lb of torque, and is teamed to a chassis with a fully-independent suspension and a driver-selectable 3-mode electric drive system adapted from the CR-Z Sport Hybrid. Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison. EPA Combined MPGe. EPA Combined kWh/100m. Honda Fit EV.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

The Peugeot iOn. On the heels of the recently-signed EV cooperation agreement between Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën ( earlier post ), Peugeot will introduce the “iOn” EV—based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV ( earlier post )—at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor show. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 23, 2012

Daimler’s Japanese commercial vehicle subsidiary, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), has launched the sale of its Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid truck in Japan. The new Canter Eco Hybrid at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The new Canter Eco Hybrid incorporates a light and efficient 3.0L

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AUGUST 16, 2010

will purchase approximately 1,000 or so electric vehicles—converted Fuji Heavy minivehicles equipped with a Li-ion battery pack and electric drive—from custom autoparts start-up Zerosports Co. Japan Post has been testing electric vehicles from Zerosports, Mitsubishi Motors Corp., Japan Post Service Co.

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