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03-08-2009, 04:54 PM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Japanese_Flag_30x22.jpg While Renault/Nissan work to perfect the Megane_BEV, Mitsubishi/Peugeot usurp them with the already perfected iMiEV. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=192910)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Mitsubishi_iMIEV.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Mar. 2, 2009
Mitsubishi iMiEV -- $35,000 + USD and a 16 kWh Li-Ion pack good for 80 to 100-miles AER.
Tokyo, Japan -- Mitsubishi and Peugeot announced that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) based on the acclaimed iMiEV currently under development in Japan.
In June 2008, both companies started a feasibility study to develop, manufacture and use an electric powertrain for small urban vehicles.
The companies have now reached an understanding that allows Peugeot to partner with Mitsubishi for the development of a European BEV based on iMiEV. This BEV will be manufactured by Mitsubishi and sold under the Peugeot moniker, in parallel with Mitsubishi's own European iMiEV launch scheduled for late next year.
This new step would be mutually beneficial since the collaboration of Mitsubishi and Peugeot will ease and accelerate the introduction of their BEVs in the European market.
The two companies are now in negotiations on a cooperative agreement, targeting a product launch at the end of 2010 or beginning of 2011.
With extensive production knowledge of EVs, Peugeot is the largest global manufacturer of EVs to date, with more than 10,000 units sold. Peugeot will bring to this project its expertise in the field of powertrain electronics.
For Mitsubishi, this project is consistent with its worldwide BEV strategy. Currently involved in testing and promotional activities in Japan, New Zealand, US and across Europe, the iMiEV will be launched in Japan this summer. In parallel to the 2010 European launch of the iMiEV, Mitsubishi is considering several markets including the US for the BEV rollout.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Mitsubishi_iMIEV.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Mar. 2, 2009
Mitsubishi iMiEV -- $35,000 + USD and a 16 kWh Li-Ion pack good for 80 to 100-miles AER.
Tokyo, Japan -- Mitsubishi and Peugeot announced that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) based on the acclaimed iMiEV currently under development in Japan.
In June 2008, both companies started a feasibility study to develop, manufacture and use an electric powertrain for small urban vehicles.
The companies have now reached an understanding that allows Peugeot to partner with Mitsubishi for the development of a European BEV based on iMiEV. This BEV will be manufactured by Mitsubishi and sold under the Peugeot moniker, in parallel with Mitsubishi's own European iMiEV launch scheduled for late next year.
This new step would be mutually beneficial since the collaboration of Mitsubishi and Peugeot will ease and accelerate the introduction of their BEVs in the European market.
The two companies are now in negotiations on a cooperative agreement, targeting a product launch at the end of 2010 or beginning of 2011.
With extensive production knowledge of EVs, Peugeot is the largest global manufacturer of EVs to date, with more than 10,000 units sold. Peugeot will bring to this project its expertise in the field of powertrain electronics.
For Mitsubishi, this project is consistent with its worldwide BEV strategy. Currently involved in testing and promotional activities in Japan, New Zealand, US and across Europe, the iMiEV will be launched in Japan this summer. In parallel to the 2010 European launch of the iMiEV, Mitsubishi is considering several markets including the US for the BEV rollout.