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Mitsubishi joins PSA and other French partners in second-life batteries demonstration

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) announced the launch of a joint demonstration project for utilizing used lithium-ion batteries from electric-powered vehicles. Low voltage (48 Volts) Energy Storage System use of new automotive batteries.

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Peugeot Citroen to reconsider electric car partnership with Mitsubishi

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PSA Peugeot Citroen is considering annulling its partnership with Mitsubishi to build electric vehicles. According to Reuters, PSA Peugeot Citroen Chief Executive, Carlos Tavares told a parliamentary economic affairs committee last week, that the carmaker will decide over the next 12 months whethe[.].

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and PSA Peugeot Citroen to Collaborate on i MiEV Derivative for Peugeot

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on electric vehicles based on the i MiEV electric vehicle currently under development by MMC in Japan.

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Mitsubishi Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen Begin a New Collaboration on a Compact SUV Based on the RVR

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën have come to an agreement to start a new collaborative project regarding a compact SUV. This agreement provides for the development and adaptation for both the Peugeot and Citroën marques of the compact SUV, based on the Mitsubishi RVR platform. Earlier post.).

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Report: GS Yuasa, Mitsubishi and Magna Planning JV for Automotive Li-ion Batteries in Europe

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Mitsubishi Corp. GS Yuasa reportedly will have a majority stake, Magna 20-40% and Mitsubishi the remainder. The lithium ion batteries will likely be used for a new electric vehicle that French firm PSA Peugeot Citroen Group plans to produce in Spain. GS Yuasa is also in a joint venture with Mitsubishi and Mitsubishi Motors Corp.

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Report: Mitsubishi In Talks To Supply Small ICE Cars To Peugeot

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The Nikkei reports that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is in talks with PSA Peugeot Citroen Group about supplying the French automaker with small internal combustion engined (ICE) cars—from 1.0-1.3-liter Mitsubishi currently supplies electric cars based on the i-MiEV as well as SUVs to Peugeot. Renault SA team and Daimler AG.