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02-14-2009, 06:16 AM
With unusually high New Zealand temps in the 90’s this winter (their summer), maybe it is time for BEV’s powered by the sun? (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=187758)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_Mitsubishi_iMIEV_in_NY_City.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Feb. 14, 2009
The Mitsubishi iMiEV BEV as seen in NY last year.
Tokyo -- As part of Mitsubishi’s ongoing BEV data-collection campaign aimed at studying the feasibility of its electric vehicle project in markets worldwide, Mitsubishi kicked off the New Zealand trial of the zero-emissions i MiEV BEV along with local partner Meridian Energy at an event February 10.
More than 100 government representatives and other key stakeholders were invited to drive the car and discuss its potential for the New Zealand market. Mitsubishi Motors was proud to welcome keynote speaker Hon. Dr. Nick Smith, New Zealand's Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.
"This is the beginning of an exciting energy revolution as significant as the economic transformation from the steam engine to the internal combustion engine more than a century ago. Congratulate and Mitsubishi for their announcement today," said Mr. Smith.
The event was held in the lush surroundings of Zealandia, a 252-hectare wildlife preserve of which Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand is a long-term principal partner.
Announced in October 2006, the iMiEV represents the pinnacle of Mitsubishi Motors' green technologies. Currently involved in testing and promotional activities in Japan, New Zealand, the United States and across Europe, the i MiEV will be launched in Japan during the summer of 2009.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_Mitsubishi_iMIEV_in_NY_City.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Feb. 14, 2009
The Mitsubishi iMiEV BEV as seen in NY last year.
Tokyo -- As part of Mitsubishi’s ongoing BEV data-collection campaign aimed at studying the feasibility of its electric vehicle project in markets worldwide, Mitsubishi kicked off the New Zealand trial of the zero-emissions i MiEV BEV along with local partner Meridian Energy at an event February 10.
More than 100 government representatives and other key stakeholders were invited to drive the car and discuss its potential for the New Zealand market. Mitsubishi Motors was proud to welcome keynote speaker Hon. Dr. Nick Smith, New Zealand's Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.
"This is the beginning of an exciting energy revolution as significant as the economic transformation from the steam engine to the internal combustion engine more than a century ago. Congratulate and Mitsubishi for their announcement today," said Mr. Smith.
The event was held in the lush surroundings of Zealandia, a 252-hectare wildlife preserve of which Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand is a long-term principal partner.
Announced in October 2006, the iMiEV represents the pinnacle of Mitsubishi Motors' green technologies. Currently involved in testing and promotional activities in Japan, New Zealand, the United States and across Europe, the i MiEV will be launched in Japan during the summer of 2009.