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Mitsubishi agrees i-MiEV promotion in Switzerland
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has continued its European adventure after the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with MM Automobile Schweiz AG and Alpiq Holding AG, the country’s largest electricity provider, in Switzerland.
The three parties will work together to confirm the viability of electric vehicles and quick charger units and promote the new generation [...]
Mitsubishi and Peugeot reach i-MiEV agreement
A final co-operative agreement has been signed between PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
The agreement revolves around the development and supply of the new generation i-MiEV. Back in 2009, the two companies signed a framework agreement and from there a final consensus on development and supply of electric vehicles based on the i-MiEV for [...]
Mitsubishi i-MiEV production set to surge
After a successful introduction, production of large lithium-ion batteries for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car are expected to leap by 50 per cent compared to the original plans.
Reports in The Nikkei suggest that GS Yuasa Corporation and others will boost production of the batteries as part of Lithium Energy Japan, a joint venture with Mitsubishi [...]
Mitsubishi reveals new hybrid energy storage device
In an exciting development that could greatly enhance the performance of hybrid electric vehicles, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has demonstrated prototypes of a hybrid energy storage cell that combines the long life and fast charge capabilities of an electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) with the greater energy storage capacity of a lithium-ion battery.
The device, which would [...]
RVR hits road in Japan – coming to Europe soon
Mitsubishi made its all-new compact crossover RVR available in dealerships in its home country of Japan yesterday – but Europeans won’t have too long to wait for the vehicle either.
A European spec version of the RVR, known as the ASX, is scheduled to debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, which kicks off on March [...]
Hybrid trucks on road to Australia
Readers Down Under should keep their eyes peeled for a host of hybrid trucks that will soon be making their way to Australia after Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation agreed to deliver 25 vehicles to the country by the end of March.
In what is the company’s largest delivery of hybrid trucks outside Japan, Star [...]
i-MiEV wins Environment Special Grand Prize
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has been awarded the ‘Environment Special Grand Prize’ at the 25th International Automobile Festival held in Paris on February 4, 2010.
Selected among four nominees each representing concrete projects for sustainable mobility in terms of environmental protection or security" by a panel of 18 design, fashion, automotive and media luminaries.
As commented [...]
Is the electric car revolution finally here? The Green Piece
How times have changed. If anything was learned from this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit it was that the motoring industry is not what it used to be.
Attendees in previous years may have fond memories of the deafening music, smoke and dancing girls that accompanied a new model. However, at this year’s [...]
Mitsubishi plans huge debut in Geneva
The 80th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show has already got motoring enthusiasts’ mouths watering, even though we’re still more than a month away from the event.
Though the show doesn’t kick off until March 2, another major manufacturer has announced a debutant vehicle for the event – with Mitsubishi premiering its ASX compact crossover.
The [...]
Mitsubishi to construct 1,000 charging stations
Vehicle manufacturers are almost resoundingly putting their faith in electric car technology – and now it seems that some are even willing to help speed up the establishment of electric car infrastructure.
According to reports in The Nikkei, Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Estate Company plan to construct a network of up to 1,000 charging stations for [...]
Nicky Smith from Leicestershire
Mitsubishi Colt Cabriolet CZC CZC2
I have had the car a year so it has been well tested. I have the following problems: gear crunch 2nd-3rd mostly when cold, front seat belts do not retract and driver windows will not always close. [...]
Alan Beake from England
Mitsubishi Colt Cabriolet CZC
This car is a delight. It’s different from all the others on the road because it has character and a most distinctive appearance. Of course it’s a two-seater but the rear seats integrat [...]
Del Singh from Staffordshire
Mitsubishi L200 Animal
Always wanted one so saved the cash and bought a 2005 with 44,000 on the clock. Total rubbish gearbox crunch, heavy on fuel watched my new tyres disappear in front of my eyes, can’t wait to g [...]
Neil Horton from Yorkshire
Mitsubishi Colt Cabriolet CZC
I ordered the car in the March and was promised a delivery date of 4-6 weeks but it wasn’t actually available until September. Within a week the car developed an oil leak and over the next 15 mo [...]
Peter from Surrey
Mitsubishi Shogun LWB Equippe Diesel Auto
Let me down for the first time this week since purchase new in Nov 2003. Battery failed first (not bad after over 6 years and 75000 miles) and now the windscreen wiper linkage has broken. Very frustra [...]
