http://www.cartrade.com/blog/2015/greens/mitsubishi-i-miev-electic-car-1228.html Mitsubishi I-MiEV Electic Car March 14, 2015 by Eliza Lobo
[image http://imagecdn2.cartrade.com/img/400/cars/generic/Mitsubishi-I-MiEV-Electic-Car.jpg Mitsubishi i-miev electic car ] Electric vehicles are snatching the attention of major automakers across the globe. They have zero emission level, and are more green and economical than the conventional vehicles. While many carmakes are, still, working on this technology, the Japanese automaker – Mistsubishi – launched its first electric vehicle in 2006. Mistsubishi I, also known as i-MiEV, was first unveiled at 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and was launched in 2006 in the Asian, European and Oceania markets. The car won 13 awards for its technology, efficiency and design. It has unique ‘rear midship’ layout that aids to its cabin space and safety without increasing its overall size. The i-MiEV features halogen headlamps, color keyed side air dams, front and rear bumpers and door handles, alloy wheels, rear fog lamp, high mounted stop lamp and various other styling elements. It is available four exterior paint options – Amethyst Black, Frost White, Raspberry Red and Cool Silver. It’s well-packaged and very practical from inside. Features like leather wrapped gearshift knob, leather steering, needle punch floor carpet and silver chromed door handles enhance its interior appearance. Plastic quality, fit and finish are top-notch. Unlike other green cars, Mitsubishi’s electric car comes loaded with a plenty of safety features such as six airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), active stability control, traction control, brake assist, acoustic vehicle alerting system, 3-point x 2 seatbelt on both front and second row etc. The agile suspension setup (the front MacPherson strut, coil springs with stabilizer bar, pillow ball and rear three-link de Dion) absorbs bumps so well and offers comfortable a ride. With compact dimensions and small turning radius (9.0 m), it’s very easy to drive in city traffic. Powering the Mitsubishi I is a lithium ion battery pack and AC synchronous permanent magnet motor that delivers a maximum power of 49kW (66bhp) with a peak torque of 180Nm. The motor delivers power instantly from 0rpm to 2000rpm that makes it an easy going car. It runs smoothly beyond 2000rpm, too. A single-speed gearbox with a conventional differential offers optimal performance. The car has an electronic speed limit of 130kmph. The traction battery pack produces a maximum power of 330V or 16 kWh. It powers the electric motor, cabin heater and AC. For safety purpose, these batteries are coated with a strong protective casing and equipped with an electrical leakage detector and a cell monitoring device. The batteries can be charged up to 80% within 30 minutes. There are three driving modes – D (for city driving), B (increasing regenerative braking, while driving downhill) and C (reducing regenerative braking for smooth driving). The i-MiEV is one of the most fuel-efficient and easiest to drive Mitsubishi cars, but its way out expensive that turns off cost-conscious buyers. [© cartrade.com] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_i-MiEV Mitsubishi i-MiEV - Full production of the i-MiEV started in July 2009 and Mitsubishi ... in the following twelve months, once retail sales had started. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIEV ... http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/06/mitsubishi-begins-production-of-euro-spec-i-miev/ Mitsubishi begins production of Euro-spec i-MiEV Oct 6, 2010 - Euro-spec Mitsubishi i-MiEV Mitsubishi Motors began producing and selling the Japan-spec i-MiEV last year and though the vehicle is often ... http://myimiev.com/availability/ Availability | Mitsubishi I-Miev Forum – The Mitsubishi i-Miev has been for sale in Japan for quite some time now. ... Mass production of the European Mitsubishi i-MiEV began in October 2010 at ... ... http://www.autonet.ca/en/2015/03/18/quick-look---2016-mitsubishi-imiev Quick Look - 2016 Mitsubishi iMIEV Mar 18, 2015 - After being absent from Mitsubishi's lineup for model year 2015, the pure electric i-MIEV subcompact returns for 2016. Cars already are arriving at Canadian .. ... http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=subject%3Aevln+subject%3A%28i-MiEV+OR+iMiev%29+NOT+subject%3Are&days=0&sort=date Read more i-MiEV EVLN items on evdl For EVLN posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=subject%3Aevln+NOT+subject%3Are&days=0&sort=date http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/canada-ranks-high-for-converting-to-electric-cars/46897/ Canadians shouldn't hold back from switching to electric vehicles http://greenpowertrain.automotive-business-review.com/news/uk-government-to-add-100-evs-to-its-fleet-110315-4529798 UK government to add 100 EVs to its fleet http://evfleetworld.co.uk/news/2015/Mar/Government-adds-140-plug-in-cars-and-vans-to-vehicle-fleet/0438018846 http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2015/03/13/tech-opens-electric-vehicle-charging-station/70285388/ A-B Tech opens electric vehicle charging station http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/Asheville/2015/03/13/B9316594870Z.1_20150313155429_000_GUDA7AJT9.1-0.jpg + EVLN: Renault Zoe EV Gets New lighter R240 e-Motor> 20% More Range {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-i-MiEV-features-won-13-awards-r-60mi-tp4674372.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
