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Electronics retailer Yamada-Denki starts trial sales of Mitsubishi i-MiEV in Japan

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and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start trial sales of the i-MiEV electric vehicle (EV) in Yamada Denki retail stores. MMC introduced the i-MiEV in Japan in July 2009, has started individual sales from this April and has sold about 3,000 units so far in Japan.

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Transdev and Toshiba launch electric car sharing system utilizing solar power in Lyon, France

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Mobility company Transdev , through its subsidiary Proxiway, which specializes in car sharing, has launched, in partnership with the Toshiba group, an innovative car sharing service using solar energy and quick-charge points in the eco-district of La Confluence, Lyon, France. The project will run for two years until December 2015.

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Sydney trails solar-powered i-MiEV

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The Australian city of Sydney is trying out the very first delivery of the all-electric i-MiEV, set to be the country’s first publicly available electric car. Tags: Electric cars Mitsubishi Australia electric car i miev sydney.

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Mitsubishi brings solar power to UK

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Mitsubishi has proven that it’s more than just its vehicles that are green – by introducing a solar electric generating system on the roof of its UK headquarters in Cirencester, Gloucestershire (pictured). Made up of 196 electric solar panels, the installation can generate 40,050kilowatt hours of energy.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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By comparison, the Nissan LEAF carries a 99 MPGe (combined) EPA rating, while the smaller i-MiEV carries a 112 MPGe (combined) rating. (1 Renewable energy collected by the solar panels directly feeds the energy-efficient microgrid, helping power the plant. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Electrified Blondes in Convertibles For Everyone!

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I have seen the future my friends and it looks exactly like a 76 degree January day filled with beautiful people driving gorgeous plug-in hybrid and plug-in electric cars. Come with me now as I take you there… And do not let anyone tell you that you must wait for this tomorrow, because you don’t. It is already here today.

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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year

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The new Prius was chosen from a short-list of 10 green car finalists which were test-driven at Imperial College, London, by six of the UK’s leading green transport and environmental experts. The judging was completely independent and showcased the most innovative green cars available to drive in the UK during 2009.

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