Mitsubishi "i MiEV" in Monaco [MC]

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Mitsubishi "i MiEV" in Monaco

* Prince Albert II of Monaco thrilled after test drive
* 4 day test drives through the Principality
* Vehicles in the fleet everyday test in Europe

Hattersheim, 18.12.2008. As part of ongoing fleet tests in various European countries, a Mitsubishi i MiEV * now also in the Principality of Monaco decision makers from government, business, energy and NGOs presented. The vehicle was four days intensively tested and discussed.

The highlight of the successful program was a test ride by His Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco by the Principality. The committed environmentalist, who with his foundation, "Fondation Prince Albert II of Monaco" particularly for the environment and sustainable development, was thrilled by his test vehicle: "This is the future and I'm happy that their company has taken this direction . The car that I've driven today, is ready for practical use in the urban area. It convinced by his dynamism and performance. This kind of pollution-free cars, I'd like in the near future to see streets of Monaco. "

In October 2006 announced first MiEV i represents the tip of Mitsubishi Motors' environmentally friendly technologies. Mitsubishi Motors has already 2007, an i-MiEV-life test fleets with a total of seven Japanese energy companies started. The success of these tests has led Mitsubishi Motors, the launch date for the i MiEV already in Japan for the summer of 2009 set. Outside Europe can find more everyday tests in the United States and New Zealand tired. After the test of practicality, acceptance and marketability will be on the introduction on the European market decided.

Mitsubishi "i MiEV"
Technical Data
Small base vehicle Mitsubishi "i"
Length x width x height 3,395 x 1,475 x 1,600 mm
Curb weight 1,080 kg
Seating capacity 4
Top speed 130 km / h
Reach 144 km per charge (EU Mode)
Charging at 15 Amp./220 V (onboard cargo unit) 5 / 7 hrs
Rotary Power 50 kW/200 V (quick charge) 20 / 25 min. (80%)
Motor Permanentmagnetisierter synchronous motor
Max power 47 kW/64 hp
Max torque 180 nm
Maximum speed 8,500 1/min
Battery Type Lithium Ion
Voltage 330 V
Capacity of 16 kWh / 20 kWh *
Inverter control
Drive to the rear wheels
* MiEV: Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle

Mitsubishi plans WRC comeback in 2008 with Evo X based car

After months of worry about the future of the Mitsubishi World Rally Championship team following the head office decision prematurely to end their world championship programme, MMSP Chief Isao Torii has explained the company's thoughts about the future. "Future rally competition plans will be based on the new Lancer Evolution X model, which will first be promoted in America, then elsewhere. "We are thinking about 2008, because by then the Lancer X will have been produced in the necessary 25,000 examples which will allow us to consider other projects, such as a future World Rally Car. No decision beyond the development of Group N cars has been made, except that should a future WRCar be considered, it will be based visually close to the production Evo X design."

Mitsubishi is studying the Super 2000 developments but have no plans to design a car for this formula. "For us, competition is still centred on Group N designs, which will be financially more acceptable to customers than Super 2000 designs."