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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil three world-premiere concept cars at the 43 rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 at the end of this month: two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concepts, and one mild-hybrid concept. The Mitsubishi Concept GC-PHEV is a full-size SUV with full-time 4WD.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Motor 259

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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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Mitsubishi Motor Motors Motoring 304

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Japan Delivery System Corporation (JDS) have jointly developed an electric vehicle (EV) charging system for apartment complexes. Over view of the i-CHARGER system. Click to enlarge. The system, called i-CHARGER, is to be sold by JDS starting 1 December.

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Japan Corporation Mitsubishi Building 220

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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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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Motor 250

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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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Mitsubishi Motor Motors Motoring 252

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MARCH 27, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors reported two separate incidents with Li-ion battery packs: one, a fire in a i-MiEV battery pack at the Mizushima battery pack assembly plant; the other, heating and melting in a pack installed in an Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Earlier post.).

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi PHEV Li-ion 294

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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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Mitsubishi Lithium Ion Motor Motors 225

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MARCH 9, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will bring to market by the end of next month the new MiEV power BOX power feeder which is capable of supplying large amounts of electrical power from an electric vehicle (EV).

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Power Powered 265

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MARCH 8, 2010

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has signed a Final Cooperative Agreement regarding development and supply of the new-generation electric vehicle (EV) i-MiEV with PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA). MMC and PSA originally signed a Framework Agreement in September 2009.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Corporation Motor 199

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APRIL 12, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, has achieved sales of 200,000 units worldwide since its launch in 2013. Since making its debut in Japan, the Outlander PHEV has been rolled out to more than 50 countries across the world.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Sale Global 304

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DECEMBER 25, 2014

Mitsubishi Motors’ Outlander PHEV is now also able to supply electrical power to the home in Japan using the SMART V2H (vehicle-to-home) system made by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, the EVPower Station made by Nichicon Corporation and the Tsubaki eLINK made by Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Supplies i-MiEV 322

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

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. The Outlander PHEV made its global debut at the Paris Motor Show earlier this year. Plug-in hybrid drive system. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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PHEV Mitsubishi i-MiEV Japan 304

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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 new motor controller unit also features a unique patented control algorithm developed to provide superb steering sensation and stability.

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Mitsubishi Motor Motors Motoring 231

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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. EV Drive Mode is an all-electric mode in which the front and rear motors drive the vehicle using only electricity from the drive battery.

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PHEV Mitsubishi 2012 Motor 281

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

WiTricity Corporation (WiTricity), IHI Corporation (IHI) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will join forces to research and develop easily deployable electric vehicle (EV) wireless charging systems readily compatible with electric grids.

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Corporation Mitsubishi Charging Motor 186

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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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Mitsubishi Motor Motors Motoring 225

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AUGUST 30, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC); ROLF Import, MMC’s exclusive distributor for the Russian market, and the Government of the Kaluga Region signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on collaboration between the three parties to improve the natural environment of the Kaluga region (southwest of Moscow).

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Mitsubishi Corporation Russia Motor 210

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APRIL 2, 2020

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of the Daimler Trucks family, plans to start the series production of fuel-cell trucks by the late 2020s. At the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show in October, MFTBC unveiled the Vision F-CELL, a light-duty fuel-cell concept truck.

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Mitsubishi Concept Fuel Production 418

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JUNE 15, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s business partner in Taiwan China Motors Corp (CMC), Mitsubishi Corporation, (MC) and the Hsinchu County government in northwestern Taiwan have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs).

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Taiwan Costa Rica Mitsubishi i-MiEV 210

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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.

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Singapore Mitsubishi i-MiEV Motor 236

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil the has Outlander PHEV Concept-S, a sporty concept version of its successful Outlander PHEV, at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. This refined design expresses the combination of spirited 4x4 performance from its twin-motor PHEV system, silent running, and on-road performance.

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PHEV Mitsubishi Concept Motor 218

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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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Mitsubishi Plug-in Concept 2013 210

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AUGUST 1, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will launch the all-new Mirage global compact car at dealerships throughout Japan on 31 August at an MSRP ranging from ¥998,000 to ¥1,288,000 (US$12,800 to $16,500). The new Mirage. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). km/liter (64 mpg US, 3.7 km/liter (54.6 mpg US, 4.3 km/liter (54.6

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Japan Mitsubishi MPG Gasoline 287

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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 Motor Motors 218

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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. The company is also showcasing the twin-motor, 4WD Engelberg Tourer, unveiled in March in Geneva ( earlier post ). Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer. Electric 4WD system.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Corporation Concept 170

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AUGUST 20, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), along with its German distributor Mitsubishi Motors Deutschland (MMD), is providing two electric i-MiEVs to Fraport AG, the owner of the Frankfurt Airport, in a promotion for the vehicle. Stefan Schulte, Deputy Chairman of Fraport AG.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Motor Motors 199

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Nidec Corporation’s Board of Directors approved a resolution to acquire the shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machine Tool Co., Nidec has been actively engaged in the manufacture, sales and services associated with reduction gearboxes and pressing machines through its subsidiary, Nidec-Shimpo Corporation.

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Mitsubishi Industrial Industry Japan 286

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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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Mitsubishi i-MiEV Plug-in Hybrid 284

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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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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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Mitsubishi Nissan Motor Motors 186

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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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PHEV Mitsubishi Plug-in Japan 313

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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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i-MiEV Corporation Mitsubishi Europe 170

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JANUARY 18, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will give the global premiere of its fuel-efficient Mitsubishi Concept Global Small (show model) vehicle at the 81 st Geneva International Motor Show (1-13 March at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex.

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Mitsubishi Concept Global Motor 199

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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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i-MiEV Switzerland Mitsubishi Electric Vehicles 210

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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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Mitsubishi Honda Toyota Japan 268

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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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Suzuki Mitsubishi Supplies Light 199

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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. Forty i-MiEVs will be shipped starting from July.

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