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JUNE 20, 2013

and Mitsubishi Corporation have agreed to work together on the next generation of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are fundamental for future forms of mobility, such as plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles. Robert Bosch GmbH and the Japanese companies GS Yuasa International Ltd.

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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. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 27, 2016

At the 2016 Paris Motor Show in October, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil a new “Ground Tourer Concept” high-end plug-in hybrid SUV coupé. The reveal will follow on the introduction of the “Concept XR PHEV II” at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show and the “eX Concept” at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil three world premiere concept cars—two of them plug-in hybrids—at the 43 rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 late in November. Mitsubishi says that the Concept XR-PHEV offers nimble drivability and a body style resembling a sport coupe. 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. Provision of MMC’s future technologies such as electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicle technology.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Nissan Rogue will soon add a plug-in hybrid variant using tech from corporate ally Mitsubishi.

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will use an evolved version of the Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system in its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model of the all-new Outlander crossover SUV, which is scheduled for launch in Japan in the second half of this fiscal year and in the US in the second half of calendar-year 2022.

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APRIL 7, 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has introduced a new transfer molded power module (T-PM) mainly designed for hybrid and electric vehicle applications. Mitsubishi Electric’s J-Series T-PM offers enhanced reliability by incorporating the company’s original, inner connection technology called direct lead bonding (DLB).

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) will deliver 25 Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid trucks ( earlier post ) to Australia by the end of March, its largest delivery of hybrid trucks outside Japan. The first order for Fuso Hybrid trucks from a customer outside of Japan was received by MFTBC in October 2009.

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Plug-in hybrid drive system. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will begin the sales of the new Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at dealerships throughout Japan from 24 January 2013. L/100km); and hybrid fuel efficiency of 18.6 L/100km); and hybrid fuel efficiency of 18.6 Series Hybrid Mode.

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PHEV Mitsubishi i-MiEV Japan 304

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has sold ten Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid ( earlier post ) trucks to Ireland’s leading utility company, the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), in Dublin. MFTBC is planning to expand its hybrid trucks business into targeted export markets starting in 2010.

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MARCH 8, 2012

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a prototype electric vehicle (EV) motor system with a built-in silicon carbide inverter. Mitsubishi Electric’s existing system—comprising separate motors and inverters driving the motors—requires more space for these components and their wiring. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. Series Hybrid Mode. In Series Hybrid Mode the gasoline engine operates as a generator supplying electricity to the electric motors.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be showing a total of 15 vehicles at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show, 30 November through 11 December. Two MMC cars will make their world premiere at the show: the fuel-efficient Mirage and the Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Plug-in Concept 218

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DECEMBER 25, 2013

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has launched a railcar traction inverter system for 1,500V DC catenaries that incorporates the first all-silicon carbide (SiC) power modules made with SiC transistors and SiC diodes. The new system also increases regenerated energy through the use of regenerative brakes in all speed ranges.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a new intelligent power module (IPM) and transfer molded power module (T-PM) mainly for electric and hybrid vehicle applications. Mitsubishi Electric is offering a Type-A package IPM for 30 kW motors and Type-B package IPM and T-PM for 55 kW motors (max.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the all-new Outlander at the 82 nd Geneva International Motor Show, 6-18 March. During fiscal 2012 Mitsubishi Motors will add an EV-based Outlander model which will use a plug-in hybrid system derived from MMC’s already existing EV technology.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled the MI-TECH CONCEPT electrified small SUV concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show 2019. We are dedicated to electrification technology, particularly plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer.

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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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AUGUST 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc. Mitsubishi expanded production to meet rising demand, with almost ¥2.5 By making use of our material design and film-forming technologies, Mitsubishi Plastics has developed a highly-functional, cost effective separator with a long cycle-life and excellent output rate at low temperatures. billion (US$31.75

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Moving forward on their earlier Memorandum of Understanding ( earlier post ), Osamu Masuko, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), and Philippe Varin, CEO of PSA Peugeot Citroën, in Paris signed a cooperative agreement that signifies a new step in their partnership on electric vehicles (EV).

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be showing a total of 16 cars at the 41 st Tokyo Motor Show later in October, including two concept cars: the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid and the i-MiEV CARGO. MMC Plug-in Hybrid. Series hybrid mode. Parallel hybrid mode. Click to enlarge.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Concept Plug-in 199

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

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Mitsubishi Lithium Titanate Lithium Ion Motors 218

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OCTOBER 26, 2017

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has begun mass-producing the auto industry’s first crankshaft-mounted integrated starter-generator (ISG) system for 48V hybrid vehicles, which will be mounted in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The system will be on display during 45 th Tokyo Motor Show 2017.

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APRIL 1, 2024

The next-generation Nissan Frontier midsize pickup truck may get EV and plug-in hybrid variants, the latter using Mitsubishi tech, Automotive News reports. Nissan and Mitsubishi have been corporate allies since 2016, and the current-generation Nissan Rogue and Mitsubishi Outlander crossovers use a common platform.

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MARCH 9, 2017

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has developed a working model of an ultra-compact silicon carbide (SiC) inverter for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) that is believed to be the world’s smallest SiC device of its type at just five liters volume.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will stage the global premiere of the new 2019 model year Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at the upcoming Geneva show. Additionally, MMC will celebrate the European premiere of the Mitsubishi e-EVOLUTION Concept at the show. More than 100,000 units have been sold in Europe so far.

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MARCH 5, 2009

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has sold more than 500 units of the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid truck model in Japan to date. The hybrid truck’s fuel efficiency benefits best take effect in stop-and-go traffic and delivery operations for parcel services and wholesalers, for example.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) revealed online the fully redesigned plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the Outlander crossover SUV. An increase in the capacity of the gas tank has also expanded the total possible range when combining EV driving with hybrid driving.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MHI) has developed a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines which utilizes engine exhaust gas not only to drive the turbocharger but also to generate electricity. Cutaway view of MET83MAG hybrid turbocharger. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 20, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has developed two new fuel-saving technologies: the 4J10 lightweight and compact 1.8-liter The development of these technologies stems from the Mitsubishi Motors Environment Initiative Program 2015 that forms a key part of the company’s Jump 2013 mid-term business plan.

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Mitsubishi Engine Motor Motoring 239

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MARCH 11, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled its next Mid-Term Business Plan (MTP). Additionally, MMC will move to make 50% of global sales an EV by 2030, and then 100% of the fleet electrified by 2035 (“EV” specifically refers to a blend of plug-in hybrids (PHEV), hybrids (HEV) and pure electrics (BEV)).

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MARCH 4, 2010

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has begun sales of Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid trucks in Hong Kong. MFTBC is taking orders for the truck in Hong Kong through Universal Cars Limited (UCL), the Mitsubishi Fuso distributor in the Chinese special administrative region. Daimler AG owns 85% of MFTBC shares.

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JANUARY 27, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) said it will unveil a world premiere compact SUV plug-in hybrid concept car on 3 March at the 85 th Geneva International Motor Show. Click to enlarge. Top selling national markets for the Outlander PHEV in 2014 were: The Netherlands: 7,666 units. The UK: 5,370 units. Sweden: 2,289 units.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept SUV 150

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JANUARY 19, 2013

At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. The GAC 4x4 Trumpchi hybrid is in production. 4x4 Hybrid Version of Trumpchi Sedan. Qoros Auto Co.

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Detroit Chinese Plug-in Hybrid 261

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AUGUST 25, 2017

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will supply the Government of Georgia with 45 Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid EVs and 51 i-MiEV all-electric vehicles. The vehicles are due to be delivered in January 2018. The supply of vehicles stems from an Overseas Development Agreement between the governments of Japan and Georgia.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will stage the global debut of the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV II at the 85 th Geneva International Motor Show. The Concept XR-PHEV II is a small crossover powered by a new plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) system. Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins' Earlier post.)

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