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Irish Government, ESB, Mitsubishi Motors, MC Automobile (Europe) and MMC Commercials to Promote Electric Motoring in Ireland

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signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Ireland. As part of the trial, the electric i-MiEV will be used throughout Ireland to support the planning and implementation of the ESB nationwide charging infrastructure. .; and MMC Commercials Ltd.

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Mitsubishi Motors selects Toshiba SCiB for EVs

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has selected Toshiba Corporation’s SCiB battery ( earlier post ) to power two new models of electric vehicles (EV), the i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV. Click to enlarge. In July 2010, the two companies had announced they were working together to bring the SCiB batteries to EVs. Earlier post.).

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Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Partner on Level III Networked Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

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Designed in accordance with the TEPCO Level III specifications, the charger will be qualified for use with several electric vehicle brands including the Nissan Leaf and the Mitsubishi i-Miev. Ability to find available stations online. The Level III charging stations for EVs will be available for purchase in Q3 2010.

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First Euro NCAP test of an EV scores four stars

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The all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV has scored an impressive four stars in the latest round of tests from leading crash safety authority, Euro NCAP. It is the first time the organisation has tested a fully-electric and publicly available electric car and the results bode well for the electric car industry.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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Presently, 19 different models of PEVs from 10 different manufacturers are available for purchase in California, but only three of these models are available nationally. The magnitude of these disparities is extraordinary by industry standards and indicate the problem is likely systemic.

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Tokyo Electric Power Licenses Aker Wade to Build Level III Fast Chargers

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TEPCO analysis found that quick charger availability has a significant effect on driving behavior. The chargers will incorporate TEPCO’s patented technology and be capable of charging vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Plug-In Stella by Subaru within less than half an hour. Source: TEPCO.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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And Tata Motors , an Indian industrial giant, is "working on an electric version of the Indica for the overseas market, slated to be launched by 2009," according to the Hindu Business Line. From where I sit (in the driver's seat of a NiMH powered Toyota RAV4 EV) this seems eminently practical.

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