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Nissan Prices LEAF in Japan Starting at 3.76M (US$40.5K); Mitsubishi Begins Sales of i-MiEV to Individuals at 3.98M

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Separately, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced it will begin sales of its new-generation electric vehicle i-MiEV to individuals in Japan starting 1 April. MMC has been selling the i-MiEV mainly to corporations since July 2009. For example, Nissan has designed a program that allows consumers to pay ¥2.4

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Coulomb and Aker Wade Announce Availability and Sale of First Networked DC Fast Charging Station

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Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Power Technologies announced the availability of their Networked DC Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs). The station will be qualified for use with several electric vehicle brands including the Nissan LEAF and the Mitsubishi i MiEV. Deliveries begin in Q1, 2011.

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AeroVironment introducing new TurboDX charging station at CES

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It is available in both 16 and 32 amp versions (240-volts) and with the option for 15 ft. A modular design makes it easy to expand the number of chargers as needed over time. TurboDX has already started shipping and is available now. Additionally, TurboDX is slim and compact, making it easy to mount even if space is an issue.

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Mitsubishi Motors and the State of Hawaii to begin effort on EV infrastructure and deployment

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MMNA) and the State of Hawaii have entered into an agreement that will seek to vastly improve the infrastructure and deployment for the new Mitsubishi i and other advanced 100% electric-powered vehicles (EVs) for residents. Licensed drivers will be able to test drive the new Mitsubishi i at Cutter Mitsubishi in Aiea, Hawaii later this fall.

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Chevrolet Spark EV EPA-rated at 119 MPGe and 82-mile range

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By comparison, the 2013 Scion iQ EV is EPA-rated at 121 MPGe; the Honda Fit EV at 118 MPGe; the Fiat 500e at 116 MPGe; the i-MiEV at 112 MPGe; the Ford Focus Electric at 105 MPGe; and the smart fortwo electric at 107 MPGe. The GM designed oil-cooled, permanent magnet motor is the heart of the Spark EV’s propulsion system.

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Ricardo and A2Mac1 renew partnership to expand benchmarking and competitive analysis of EVs and PHEVs; online database

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Users of EV/Hybrid Analysis are given a look into the design and value chain strategies employed by manufactures of today’s most advanced electric vehicles. as available); exploded views of key systems; and detailed EV system schematics. Cell design description. MY2011 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Cell Structural analysis.

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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.