Mitsubishi [Canada] announces pricing for new Zero-Emission Electric Car

Mitsubishi announces pricing for new Zero-Emission Electric Car
Mitsubishi i-MiEV will arrive in Canadian Mitsubishi dealerships in 2011

Toronto, ON. (June 7, 2011) – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) today announced competitive pricing for their all new zero-emission electric car, the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle). The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a five-door, 4-passenger, subcompact hatchback that has been designed and packaged to be efficient, ecological and fun to drive. It will be the most affordable, mass-produced, all-electric vehicle in the Canadian marketplace, and with a targeted range of 135 kilometers, and a top speed of 130 km/h, i-MiEV will make an excellent commuter vehicle for many Canadians living in urban areas.

The fully equipped i-MiEV will be available in two trim levels. The standard i-MiEV will have a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $32,998.00 and the top of the line i-MiEV with the Premium Package will have a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $35,998.00.

The provinces of Ontario and Quebec have already announced subsidies towards the purchase of electric vehicles (a credit of $8,230.00 in Ontario and $7,769.00 in Quebec). Therefore, the net MSRP of the i-MiEV in these two provinces will be $24,768.00 in Ontario and $25,229.00 in Quebec. Furthermore, Quebec will also offer a 50 percent subsidy on the purchase and installation of a home charger, up to a maximum of $1,000.

All of these MSRP prices are exclusive of taxes, freight and PDI.

Mitsubishi Motors and Hydro-Quebec conducts largest EV trial in Canada to date

Largest electric vehicle trial in Canada

Montréal, June 6, 2011 – Hydro-Québec is pleased to announce that 15 Mitsubishi i MiEVs were delivered this morning to the Boucherville businesses selected for the second phase of the largest electric vehicle trial in Canada.

“We are delighted with the response we’ve received from Boucherville businesses. This second phase brings us to the very heart of the project, focusing on the needs of businesses and their employees who work in Boucherville,” noted Thierry Vandal, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro-Québec.

Coordinated by Hydro-Québec, the road trials are designed to study users' charging habits, driving experience and overall satisfaction as well as vehicle behavior when interfaced with the electric grid.
“I hope that drivers working for the businesses selected in the second phase will be as delighted as I am to be driving an i MIEV! The project has not only caught the attention of Boucherville businesses, but also sparked considerable interest among citizens," declared Jean Martel, Mayor of Boucherville and spokesperson for the project’s institutional users.

"Our partnership with Hydro-Québec and our joint pilot project have met with much success over the last four months," said Koji Soga, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada. The data collected and monthly reports have demonstrated that the i-MiEV technology is well suited to the Canadian market. "The second phase of our program will help us better understand all-electric vehicles and will give them more visibility, allowing Québecers to become more familiar with this technology."

Saanich Charges Ahead with First Electric Car in Region [CA]

Saanich Charges Ahead with First Electric Car in Region

Saanich – Today the District of Saanich and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) are pleased to announce a partnership to pilot the all-electric zero-tailpipe emissions Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle). The municipality will test the i-MiEV to evaluate the vehicle’s performance, range of distance, and function within a municipal fleet. The i-MiEV will be available to consumers later this year.

The i-MiEV can go up to 120 kilometres on a single charge, has the top speed and safety ratings of current vehicles and can completely recharge on a standard household 120V outlet in 13 hours. The Municipality has installed a 240V charging station at the Saanich Hall which provides a full charge in only 6 hours.

The Municipality sees the arrival of electric vehicles as the beginning of a significant shift in vehicle use and a key component of the Saanich Climate Action Plan. The Municipality set a 2020 target of 5,000 electric vehicles in the community when the Plan was passed by Council in April 2010 and a 33% reduction target in community greenhouse gas emissions. Saanich cars, trucks and SUV’s emit over 220,000 tonnes of emissions each year which represents 54% of Saanich’s total emissions.

THE SOUTH WEST BOROUGH GETS AN ELECTRIC CAR [CA]

THE SOUTH WEST BOROUGH GETS AN ELECTRIC CAR!
ITS SPEED: UP TO 120 KM/H

A move that is part of the vision for sustainable development

Montreal, January 26th, 2011 – Today, South West borough Mayor Benoit Dorais unveiled the borough’s brand new electric car, a Mitsubishi i-MiEV. “The South West borough is the first borough in Montreal with an entirely electric car that can be driven on any road, including the highway, as it can reach speeds of 120 km/h. Our car will turn heads with its unique styling that is customized to the borough”, said the Mayor.

Ten times cheaper than a gasoline car

The South West borough negotiated a partnership with Mitsubishi Canada to test the vehicle. Using an i-MiEV could be ten times cheaper than using a gasoline-propelled vehicle. Over the next year, the i-MiEV will be used by an employee who travels approximately 12 000 km per year in start-and-go traffic. The experiment will allow us to measure the savings both on gas and on maintenance, while reducing to zero greenhouse gas emissions and used oils. The car will be charged on a 120-volt circuit within the borough road network. The i-MiEV is propelled by a lithium-ion battery instead of a gasoline engine, and is therefore, very quiet. In addition, it can travel approximately 120 km on one charge.

Other green measures

Real estate developers are encouraged to plan for electrical charge ports for drivers who will turn to green transportation in the near future. The new Pixcom building on Saint-Patrick Street will be the first one to integrate an electrical charge port. “In the last year, we have started several projects to improve air quality and reduce heat islands. This car is part of our vision for sustainable development for the borough. We start 2011 with a palpable move that adds to the other ecological measures we are already taking”, added Mayor Dorais.

The borough took many additional measures, including outfitting 65 % of its heavy and light truck fleet with off-switches that activate after idling for 10 minutes, therefore reducing CO2 production. Two of the three borough’s Zambonis are electric and the third will be converted within the next few weeks. In addition, the borough took part in the In Town without my car! event, closing a section of the Atwater Avenue, and borough meetings are now paperless. Finally, within the heat island reduction project in the Saint-Pierre collector, citizens will have access to a green area where cars will have to yield to pedestrians.
The South West borough will soon start a contest to name the car.

MMSCAN unveils Concept PX-MiEV Electric Vehicle Plug-in Hybrid targeted for 2013 launch [CA]

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.

Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi launch the largest electric vehicle trial in Canada

Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi launch the largest electric vehicle trial in Canada

Mayor Martel to drive an i-MiEV

Montréal, December 20, 2010 – Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) are pleased to announce that the first five all-electric i-MiEVs have arrived in Boucherville and are currently being prepared for their new drivers. Once installation of the data logging equipment that will be used during the trials is complete, Boucherville Mayor, Jean Martel, and employees from the City of Boucherville, the Centre de santé et de services sociaux Pierre-Boucher and Hydro-Québec will be able to pick up the test vehicles, just in time for the holidays.

Boucherville Mayor, Jean Martel, was delighted to announce his personal participation in the project: “. I am pleased to be one of the first users of the i-MIEV car in Quebec. By participating in this project, I feel I'm contributing to technological progress that will enable all of us to live in a cleaner world and breathe healthier air. My daughters are really happy that we're doing something for our future. I wish the project great success and would like to thank everyone who is actively involved."

Top November Sales for MMSCAN, Outlander Best Selling Model [CA]

Second record month in a row; Mitsubishi reports top November sales

Mississauga, ON – December 1, 2010 - Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) set a new best month sales record for the second month in a row with strong sales of 1,742 units up, 48.4% from the same month in 2009.

Once again, the increasingly popular Outlander model led the way with sales of 872 units, up by 43.5% from November 2009. The month’s total model sales constituted the best-ever November for the Outlander, just short of the company’s best-ever monthly model sales of 915 in March, 2010.

Sales of the brand new RVR achieved 267 units, exceeding initial projections as well as generating increased showroom traffic.

MMSCAN vehicle sales were up across Canada with aggressive sales programs and product pricing creating significant brand awareness.

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada is pleased to announce the launch of a newly re-designed national, corporate website, www.mitsubishi-motors.ca. Innovative strategic thinking, complimented by state of the art design, the new website reaffirms MMSCAN’s commitment to users, owners and enthusiasts alike.

Mitsubishi launches the first ever electric vehicle drive across Canada

Mitsubishi launches the first ever electric vehicle drive across Canada

Mitsubishi-Clean Across Canada Tour


Mississauga, Ontario (Wednesday, July 21 2010) Today, Koji Soga, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada announced that on August 17th, Mitsubishi’s innovative four passenger electric, zero tailpipe emission car, the i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle), based on the Japanese i-Car platform, will leave Signal Hill, in St John’s Newfoundland on a 28 day coast to coast tour. After covering approximately 7,500 kilometres, the Clean Across Canada tour will arrive in Vancouver British Columbia on September 13, 2010 at the annual EV 2010 Conference and Trade Show.

“The i-MiEV is an exciting break-through for Mitsubishi in zero tailpipe emissions technology, said Koji Soga. Our values of renewable production, clean air technology, alternative fuel and conservation, represented by our tagline “Drive@earth”, guide our Company and the development of the i-MiEV. The Clean Across Canada tour, a first for Canadians will showcase the technology and capability of this no compromise urban vehicle.”

Mitsubishi confirms its All-New Crossover Utility Vehicle will be named RVR when it arrives in Canada this fall

Mitsubishi confirms its All-New Crossover Utility Vehicle will be named RVR when it arrives in Canada this fall

Expands line-up with dramatically designed, eco-friendly, and smart sized entry

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (July 7, 2010) – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada has confirmed today that the company will expand its line-up with the Mitsubishi RVR – an all-new, compact Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) that features the latest in cutting-edge design, state-of-the-art technology and environmental responsibility.

Mitsubishi designed the RVR from the bottom up with a striking design and rigid, lightweight body. The smart-sized, cross-over combines excellent fuel-efficiency with premium features and greater functionality.

“The RVR opens up an all-new segment for Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) and answers the specific needs that many of our customers have underscored,” said Kogi Soga. “At the same time, the Mitsubishi RVR is a unique combination of world-class design and performance while achieving environmental standards second to none.”

With class-leading aerodynamics and an available All-Wheel Control (AWC) system, the new vehicle brings premium value to the entry-level crossover utility (CUV) market.

MMSCAN signs MoU with Transport Canada regarding testing of i-MiEV [CA]

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Subsidiary, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, signs MoU with Transport Canada regarding testing of i-MiEV electric vehicle

TOKYO, February 12, 2010 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that subsidiary Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Transport Canada, a part of the Canadian national government that is responsible for transportation policies and programs, for feasibility testing of the zero-emissions i-MiEV electric vehicle at the 2010 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Canada, which will be open to the public from February 12-21. The agreement was signed on February 9.

Hydro-Quebec Partners with Mitsubishi Motors in Canada's Largest Electric Vehicle Project [CA]

Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, a Division of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, and Hydro-Québec Partner in Canada's Largest Electric Vehicle Project

Ambitious undertaking will put up to 50 i-MiEV all-electric cars on Boucherville roads

Tokyo, January 15, 2010— Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced an unprecedented collaboration by its Canadian unit Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) and Hydro-Québec that will put up to 50 zero-emission all-electric i-MiEV passenger cars on the streets of the City of Boucherville, an independent municipality and a suburb of Montreal, in the largest Canadian project ever fielded to integrate, test, and evaluate all-electric vehicles on urban streets under real-world conditions.

Announced also at the Montreal International Auto Show, the pilot program will expose fleet drivers from Boucherville, Hydro Québec, and other approved companies to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV all electric minicar, in both fall and winter urban conditions.