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Report: Mitsubishi to use Toshiba Li-ion battery in Minicab MiEV

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’s lithium-ion batteries for the MMC Minicab MiEV. The Minicab MiEV. The SCiB is Toshiba’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery that combines high levels of safety with a long life and rapid recharging. to produce lithium-ion batteries for its i-MiEV electric passenger vehicle.

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2013 Honda Fit EV receives EPA fuel economy rating of 118 MPGe; highest yet

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point with its 6.6 Battery Capacity. EPA Label Range. Honda Fit EV. Ford Focus Electric. Nissan Leaf. kW, 32A on-board charger and a 240-volt circuit.

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Peugeot to Introduce iMiEV-Based EV, Two HYbrid4 Concepts at Frankfurt Show

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The Peugeot iOn. On the heels of the recently-signed EV cooperation agreement between Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën ( earlier post ), Peugeot will introduce the “iOn” EV—based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV ( earlier post )—at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor show. The production Mitsubishi i-MiEV.

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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 The C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi use the company’s next-generation powersplit hybrid technology in combination with a lighter, smaller lithium-ion battery system. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Peugeot Launches New Marque Plan with Downsizing, Hybrids and Plug-ins for Two-, Three- and Four-Wheeled Vehicles; Unveils SR1 Hybrid Concept

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To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012.

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Toyota Concerned About Market Viability of Plug-ins, Sees Clear Path to Commercialization of Fuel Cell Technology in 2015

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O’Brien and Toyota sounded a more cautious note than Brian Verprauskus from Nissan, who discussed Nissan’s LEAF vehicle and program; David Patterson from Mitsubishi on the i-MiEV; and JB Straubel from Tesla Motors. —Tom Cackette, ARB Chief Deputy Executive Officer, at the ZEV Symposium.

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Here Come the PHEVs

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The car's lithium-ion batteries , which can be charged from a standard household outlet, will keep the Metroproject moving for about 60 miles. M eanwhile, also thanks to EV World , Misubishi showed off innovative electric sports car , the i-MIEV Sport. What's New Sign the On Line Petition News Summary I HOME.

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