Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. unveils Concept PX-MiEV Electric Vehicle
Plug-in Hybrid targeted for 2013 launch
MONTREAL, QC – (January 13, 2011) – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) unveiled it’s latest electric concept vehicle, the PX-MiEV, today at the 2011 Montreal International Auto Show. The PX-MiEV is Mitsubishi’s most advanced electric vehicle to date and represents the culmination of 40 years of technological development and research.
“The concept PX-MiEV is the next step for Mitsubishi in our goal of becoming a leader in electric vehicles,” said Tomoki Yanagawa, VP of Sales, Marketing & Corporate Planning of MMSCAN. “More importantly for drivers, this advanced concept car will start appearing in driveways across North America as early as 2013.”
A plug-in hybrid, the Concept PX-MiEV combines an extended cruising range with vastly improved performance over gasoline only vehicles with a fuel economy of 2 liters per 100 kilometers.
“The PX-MiEV is primarily propelled by two electric motors, one dedicated to the front wheels and one for the rear wheels. When extra speed, power or distance is required; a 1.6 L gasoline engine is ready to provide assistance,” said Tomoki Yanagawa.
The All Wheel Drive PX-MiEV is equipped with several drive modes including a Regenerative Mode where the front and rear motors act as generators to charge the battery when the car is coming to a stop or descending a long slope.
One of the car’s most interesting features is the Power Supply Mode. In this setting, the vehicle’s electricity can be used to run household appliances, provide electricity during emergencies or to power equipment during camping trips.
For those in the market for a no emissions vehicle MMSCAN also unveiled the left hand drive version of the i-MiEV, its first all-electric production vehicle that is currently on sale in Japan, New Zealand and Europe.
“The i-MiEV will be available to Canadian consumers in late 2011,” said Tomoki Yanagawa, VP Sales, Marketing & Corporate Planning, MMSCAN.
The i-MiEV features four key innovations that mark it as a no compromise urban vehicle:
Optimum packaging and cargo capacity
High Capacity lithium-ion batteries that provide increased range for urban commuters.
A small efficient electric motor with plenty of torque to help with passing, and providing a fun zippy feel.
A convenient three way charging system.
i-MiEV Fast Facts (European model)
Battery type: Lithium-ion
Total Voltage: 330 V
Total Energy: 16 kWh
Motor type: Permanent magnet synchronous
Cruising Range: 120km *Presumed
Seating Capacity: 4
Overall length x width x height: 3,475 x 1,475 x 1,610 mm
Charging Mode (s): Household power source or in 30 minutes with a quick charger
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