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MARCH 8, 2012

New EV motor system with built-in silicon carbide inverter. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a prototype electric vehicle (EV) motor system with a built-in silicon carbide inverter. The motor is a permanent magnet motor that uses a neodymium magnet. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 12, 2012

MC, MMC and Mitsubishi Electric also expect that utilizing EV batteries and used rechargeable batteries, instead of expensive, dedicated batteries, will lower costs while promoting the environmental-benefits of renewable energy and EVs. The three companies will collaborate in project implementation and application of knowledge obtained.

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JULY 27, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) officially announced , after several days of press reports, that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., DSM became a wholly owned subsidiary of MMC in 1991 after MMC bought all DSM shares owned by Chrysler Corporation. Sales for the first half of the year were up 24.9%

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APRIL 20, 2016

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has admitted to manipulating fuel consumption testing data for some 625,000 mini-cars it manufactured for sale in Japan by itself and partner Nissan. Mitsubishi Motors has stopped production and sales of the applicable cars. Nissan was the one who identified the discrepancies.

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JULY 16, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s (MMC) Thai subsidiary, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., MMTh) has agreed to start joint testing of the i-MiEV electric vehicle (EV) with the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and PEA ENCOM International Co., PEA ENCOM).

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MAY 26, 2017

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) delivered 635 Outlander PHEV vehicles to the National Police of Ukraine on 25 May through its local importer and distributor MMC Ukraine. The vehicle order stems from an emissions trading agreement signed by a number of Japanese companies with the Government of Ukraine.

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MAY 12, 2016

Following an MMC share issue, Nissan Motor will take a 34% equity stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) for ¥237 billion (US$2.17 This is a breakthrough transaction and a win-win for both Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors. —Carlos Ghosn, chief executive and president of Nissan.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that through its local importer and distributor MMC Ukraine, MMC will supply the National Police of Ukraine with 635 units of the Outlander PHEV. The supply stems from an emissions trading agreement signed by a number of Japanese companies with the Government of Ukraine.

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AUGUST 8, 2021

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has appointed Sumitomo, Chiyoda, Toyota Motor, Japan Research Institute and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking to conduct a feasibility study on the receiving and distribution business of hydrogen in Chubu Region. Iwatani Corporation, Chubu Electric Power Co.,

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

The Nikkei reports that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. LG Chem will first supply lithium-ion batteries for electric prototype vehicles on which Mitsubishi Motors is working. They will also launch a pilot project for mass production at Mitsubishi Motors’ Nagoya factory. Earlier post.).

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MAY 30, 2023

On Tuesday, Toyota Motor Corp. confirmed plans to merge its truck-making subsidiary Hino Motors with the rival Mitsubishi Fuso that’s owned by Daimler AG. If you’re confused by the news, Mitsubishi only has a minority stake in the Fuso brand with Germany’s Daimler having owned 89 percent of the whole since the early 2000s.

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), working with EIDAIKAKO Co., and Toyota Tsusho Corporation, has developed a new floor mat made using plant-based bio-polyethylene (bio-PE) fiber to add to its lineup of proprietary plant-based “Green Plastic” products. MRC Pylen Co.,

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has been conducting expressway-based field testing of its xAUTO vehicle and related autonomous-driving technologies for self-sensing and network-based driving since May 2016. The xAUTO will be exhibited during 45 th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 later this month. earlier post ).

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NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC); Honda Motor Co., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation; ULVAC, Inc.; Kanematsu Corporation; Kandenko Co., Toyota Motor Corporation. Honda Motor Co., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Kanematsu Corporation. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed what it says is the world’s smallest and lightest motor controller unit for electric power steering in automobiles. This results in the unit being 50% smaller and 30% lighter than the company’s current products with equal output.

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Mitsubishi Motor Motors Motoring 231

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have agreed to expand their current scope of cooperation towards new projects that will further strengthen mutual competitiveness, especially in the Japanese mini-car and global commercial vehicle businesses.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed the smallest and lightest motor controller unit yet for electric power steering in automobiles. Mitsubishi Electric’s next generation motor controller unit. Mitsubishi Electric’s next generation motor controller unit. Motor part outside diameter.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced it is in talks with Suzuki Motor Corporation towards OEM supply of a minicar-class light commercial electric vehicle based on the MINICAB-MiEV. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

HERE Technologies and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) intend to link their advanced location technologies for autonomous vehicles into a powerful integrated service offering for automakers. The companies will also work together to define possible services that target other industries beyond the automotive market.

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JUNE 17, 2011

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. In July 2010, the two companies had announced they were working together to bring the SCiB batteries to EVs. 20Ah SCiB cell.

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JULY 10, 2015

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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JUNE 17, 2018

Partners participating in this project include: Toyota Motor Corporation; Nissan Motor Co., Honda R & D Laboratories; Panasonic Corporation; GS Yuasa Corporation; Hitachi Automotive Systems Co., Maxell Corporation; Murata Manufacturing Co., Yamaha Mr. Motor Co., Dai Nippon Printing Co.,

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) have agreed to collaborate on a smart grid research project incorporating electric-vehicle-to-X (e.g., Outline of the scope of the project. PCS = Power Conditioning Subsystem. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and its distributor in Singapore Cycle & Carriage Automotive PTE Limited (CCA) signed a Cooperation Agreement to collaborate on activities to popularize electric vehicles (EV) with the Singapore government. —Leo Yip, Chairman, Singapore Economic Development Board.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. Best Buy/Eaton Corporation Collaboration. Mitsubishi Motors is partnering with consumer electronics retailer Best Buy and Eaton Corporation on residential Level 2 charging systems. unveiled its North American-spec i-MiEV at the LA Auto Show.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Eaton Motor 218

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JUNE 20, 2011

Ltd, a new joint venture formed by Nissan Motor Co., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to develop minicars for the Japanese market, provided an overview of its future business plans. Ltd is part of the project to expand the scope of business collaboration that the two companies agreed to in December 2010.

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OCTOBER 3, 2011

Nissan Motor Co., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that the two companies have agreed to expand the scope of their OEM supply agreements in the Japanese market as follows: Nissan will provide the Fuga luxury sedan to Mitsubishi Motors starting from summer 2012. in June 2011. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Proton Holdings Berhad and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) are in “serious discussion” for strategic collaboration to further strengthen the competitiveness of both Proton and MMC in the global marketplace.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Mitsubishi says work has begun on a new large SUV that would likely ditch diesel and lean on the company’s plug-in hybrid know-how, which could also mean the triumphant return of one of the brand’s most iconic nameplates. READ MORE: Confirmed! “Let me say multiple powertrains are under study,” Mr Westcott said.

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JUNE 2, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will begin shipments of its i-MiEV electric vehicle (EV) to Australia starting from July. The i-MiEV was first sold in Japan in July of 2009 mainly to corporations and municipalities, and in April of this year sales to individuals began.

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MARCH 5, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled the MITSUBISHI Concept GR-HEV (Grand Runner-HEV) diesel-electric hybrid pickup truck and the MITSUBISHI Concept CA-MiEV (Compact and Advanced-MiEV) concept models at the 83 rd Geneva International Motor Show. Concept GR-HEV. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 10, 2024

Ideanomics -backed electric farm tractor builders Solectrac offered farmers quiet, clean, and reliable operation with mountains of torque – but the latest news out of California is all bad as the company faces eviction and its dealers abandon the brand. Adding, “I think they got tied to a corporation and couldn’t keep up.”

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MARCH 11, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MM Automobile Schweiz AG and Switzerland’s largest electricity provider Alpiq Holding AG (Alpiq) through which the three parties will work together to promote the popularization of the new-generation electric vehicle i-MiEV in Switzerland.

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MARCH 2, 2009

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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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

At the upcoming 83 rd Geneva International Motor Show in March, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will showcase its full electro-mobility engineering palette—Pure Electric (EV), Hybrid Electric (HEV), and Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV)—through two world-premiere concept cars next to the New Outlander PHEV.

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PHEV i-MiEV Mitsubishi Concept 231

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

GS Yuasa makes batteries for standard and plug-in hybrids through Lithium Energy Japan, a joint venture with partners including Mitsubishi Corp., and Blue Energy, a venture with Honda Motor. The company also has made more than 1.4 The company also has made more than 1.4

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JANUARY 20, 2011

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.

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