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06-05-2009, 12:34 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Japanese_Flag_30x22.jpg Delivery to corporate, government and local authorities begin in late July. The general public sales start in April 2010. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=212569)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Mitsubishi_iMiEV.jpgWayne Gerdes - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - June 4, 2009
2010 Mitsubishi iMiEV at a public charging station. A touch over $45,000 and up to 96 miles AER...
Tokyo, Japan -- Mitsubishi just unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV battery electric vehicle (BEV), describing it as "the pioneer that will open the door to the next 100 years of our automobile society." The i-MiEV will go on sale on the Japanese market in late July of this year. The announcement was appropriately released on “World Environment Day.
The i-MiEV represents 40 years of electric vehicle development at Mitsubishi Motors. The company is presenting the production i-MiEV as the ultimate eco-car, a solution to the various challenges the automobile faces today including environmental pollution, global warming and the depletion of petroleum-based energy supplies. The company will continue its extensive collaboration with both private and public sectors in Japan and overseas in developing infrastructure to promote ownership of EVs.
Mitsubishi Motors expects to distribute, on a maintenance lease basis, some 1,400 i-MiEV models in fiscal 2009 principally to corporations and to local authorities. The company plans to start sales of i-MiEV to individuals in April 2010 and will start taking orders in late July of this year.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Overview
The i-MiEV is based off the "i" minicar and with a large capacity Li-Ion battery under the floor and the power unit lies under the luggage compartment. This provides a cruising range that is ample for everyday use without compromising the generous seating or luggage space of the large Kei car sized "i."
The introduction of the MiEV OS (MiEV Operating System) - an advanced integrated vehicle management system into which the company has poured its wealth of know has provided the kind of high performance and reliability that befits a new-generation BEV.
Features
The i-MiEV is a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) which produces no CO2 emissions locally. Even when CO2 emissions from power generating stations are taken into account, the i-MiEV generates approximately one-third of the CO2 produced by the gasoline "i" minicar.
The i-MiEV is economical because it only uses electrical energy as its power source. Also, depending on electric power company rate fees, the running cost can be reduced further by charging the battery when off-peak (late night) rates apply.
The i-MiEV has a single-charge range of 96 miles on the Japanese 10-15 mode urban driving pattern. This gives it a range that is ample for everyday minicar use. IN the US, expect more along the lines of a disappointing 60-mile range given the light cycle the Japan 10-15 is based off of...
3 ways to charge the battery
The i-MiEV uses a 3-way charging system that allows the drive battery to be charged at home or when out and about. For normal charging i-MiEV is connected to either a standard 100-volt or 200-volt domestic outlet using the charging cables supplied with the vehicle. The i-MiEV's battery can also be "quick charged" at quick-charge stations which are currently being established throughout Japan.
Method|Power Source|Time
Normal|200V (15 Amp)| 7-hours to full SoC from empty
Normal|100V (15 Amp)|14-hours to full SoC from empty
Quick|200V 3-phase (50 Kw)|30-minutes to 80% SoC from empty
Advanced technology
Traction Battery - The i-MiEV is powered by a very high energy-density lithium-ion battery manufactured by Lithium Energy Japan. The large-capacity drive battery is comprised of 88 Li-Ion cells connected in series and installed under the floor in the center of the vehicle. This configuration contributes to outstanding handling and stability due to the car's low center of gravity.
Traction Motor - The i-MiEV uses a high-efficiency compact and lightweight permanent magnet synchronous electric motor specially developed for the vehicle. It generates maximum torque from low motor speeds to deliver powerful response and a comfortable ride experience. When the vehicle slows down the regenerative brake system causes the motor to operate as a generator. The electrical energy recovered is stored in the drive battery.
Transmission - The i-MiEV uses a lightweight and compact single-speed reduction gear transmission, exploiting the high low-end torque inherent to the electric motor and eliminating the need for complex gear shifting mechanisms as found in internal combustion engine powered vehicles.
On-board charger - The i-MiEV comes with a compact, lightweight on-board charger that allows the drive battery to be charged using a domestic 100V/200V AC line.
DC/DC converter - The DC/DC converter is used to charge the 12-volt auxiliary battery and power electrical equipment. It is integrated with the on-board charger in a single unit to reduce size and weight.
Inverter - The i-MiEV 's motor is driven by AC. The inverter converts high-voltage DC from the drive battery to AC and supplies the motor to drive the vehicle.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Mitsubishi_i-MiEV_Combination_Meter.jpg
Combination meter display - The combination meter instrument cluster is comprised of a power meter that presents a visual display of power consumption and energy recovery status, a drive battery residual charge indicator that indicates how much remaining power there is left in the drive battery, and an available range indicator that displays an estimate of how far the vehicle can be driven on the basis of average power consumption over the last few kilometers.
Shift selector - The shift selector provides the three positions described below that allow the driver to choose between maximum performance, maximum economy or maximum regenerative braking.
D-position: Generates gutsy torque in direct response to accelerator input and allows the driver to enjoy i-MiEV's performance potential to the maximum.
Eco-position:Reduces power output and consumption to deliver maximum economy.
B-position: Increases the regenerative brake bias. Power output is the same as for D.
Climate control - The i-MiEV 's climate control system features A/C with an electrically powered compressor and a heating system which circulates warm water heated by an electric heater. The control dial provides six-step manual adjustment of both cooling and heating temperatures. The system reduces power consumption by minimizing occasions when both cooling unit and the heater operate together.
Safety features - The high-voltage system including the battery pack included, is located inside the body frame and is further protected by a well-crib frame against damage from any direction of impact.
Integrated vehicle management system (MiEV OS) - The MiEV OS gathers data from all the major EV components to provide integrated management of the i-MiEV's performance. The advanced management system constantly monitors battery status and the energy recovered from the regenerative brakes while regulating output to ensure smooth and powerful acceleration from a full stop. As a result the system optimizes and minimizes energy consumption while delivering road performance that is comfortable, safe and reassuring.
Equipment Trim
Body colors - The i-MiEV includes the choice of 8 colors including monotones and two 2-tone color schemes.
LED headlamps and rear combination lamps - The i-MiEV is the first minicar*10 and the first Mitsubishi Motors model to use LED headlamps, which throw a longer and wider low-beam pattern while also cutting power consumption. The rear combination lamps also use fast-illuminating LED emitters for the tail and stop lamps, making these lamps more instantly visible to following vehicles.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Mitsubishi_i-MiEV_Dash.jpg
PBS-bamboo fiber Green Plastic tailgate trim - The i-MiEV uses PBS (polybutylene succinate)-bamboo fiber Green Plastic for the tailgate interior trim. The use of PBS-bamboo fiber cuts life-cycle emissions (from extraction of raw materials to final disposal of product) of CO2 by some 10 percent compared with polypropylene.
Mitsubishi Multi-Entertainment System (MMES) - The i-MiEV is available with the Mitsubishi Multi-Entertainment System (with a 7-inch display and SSD navigation) that is built around solid state drive (SSD) technology to offer outstanding power saving and shock resistant properties. MMES is a factory-fitted option. The navigation database can be updated using SD flash cards and the company plans to use this feature to display the location of battery charging stations as they become available.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Specifications
Vehicle Weight/Dimensions|LxWxH|3395mm x 1475mm x 1600mm
"|Wheelbase|2,550 mm
"|Weight|1,100 Kg.
"|Occupant Cap|4
||
Performance|Power Consumption (Japan 10/15)|125 Wh/Km
"|Cruising Range (Japan 10/15)|160 Km
||
Drive Battery|Type|Li-Ion
"|Rated Voltage|330 V
"|Rated Capacity|16 kWh
||
Motor|Type| Permanent magnet synchronous
"|Max Output|47kW (63 HP) @ 3000 - 6000 rpm
"|Max. Torque|133 Lb-Ft. @ 0 - 2000 rpm
Pricing and Sales
JDM (Japanese domestic market)
Sales targets - 1,400 units (fiscal 2009)
MSRP - $47,552 USD (consumption tax inclusive) or $45,288 USD (excluding tax)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2010_Mitsubishi_iMiEV.jpgWayne Gerdes - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - June 4, 2009
2010 Mitsubishi iMiEV at a public charging station. A touch over $45,000 and up to 96 miles AER...
Tokyo, Japan -- Mitsubishi just unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV battery electric vehicle (BEV), describing it as "the pioneer that will open the door to the next 100 years of our automobile society." The i-MiEV will go on sale on the Japanese market in late July of this year. The announcement was appropriately released on “World Environment Day.
The i-MiEV represents 40 years of electric vehicle development at Mitsubishi Motors. The company is presenting the production i-MiEV as the ultimate eco-car, a solution to the various challenges the automobile faces today including environmental pollution, global warming and the depletion of petroleum-based energy supplies. The company will continue its extensive collaboration with both private and public sectors in Japan and overseas in developing infrastructure to promote ownership of EVs.
Mitsubishi Motors expects to distribute, on a maintenance lease basis, some 1,400 i-MiEV models in fiscal 2009 principally to corporations and to local authorities. The company plans to start sales of i-MiEV to individuals in April 2010 and will start taking orders in late July of this year.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Overview
The i-MiEV is based off the "i" minicar and with a large capacity Li-Ion battery under the floor and the power unit lies under the luggage compartment. This provides a cruising range that is ample for everyday use without compromising the generous seating or luggage space of the large Kei car sized "i."
The introduction of the MiEV OS (MiEV Operating System) - an advanced integrated vehicle management system into which the company has poured its wealth of know has provided the kind of high performance and reliability that befits a new-generation BEV.
Features
The i-MiEV is a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) which produces no CO2 emissions locally. Even when CO2 emissions from power generating stations are taken into account, the i-MiEV generates approximately one-third of the CO2 produced by the gasoline "i" minicar.
The i-MiEV is economical because it only uses electrical energy as its power source. Also, depending on electric power company rate fees, the running cost can be reduced further by charging the battery when off-peak (late night) rates apply.
The i-MiEV has a single-charge range of 96 miles on the Japanese 10-15 mode urban driving pattern. This gives it a range that is ample for everyday minicar use. IN the US, expect more along the lines of a disappointing 60-mile range given the light cycle the Japan 10-15 is based off of...
3 ways to charge the battery
The i-MiEV uses a 3-way charging system that allows the drive battery to be charged at home or when out and about. For normal charging i-MiEV is connected to either a standard 100-volt or 200-volt domestic outlet using the charging cables supplied with the vehicle. The i-MiEV's battery can also be "quick charged" at quick-charge stations which are currently being established throughout Japan.
Method|Power Source|Time
Normal|200V (15 Amp)| 7-hours to full SoC from empty
Normal|100V (15 Amp)|14-hours to full SoC from empty
Quick|200V 3-phase (50 Kw)|30-minutes to 80% SoC from empty
Advanced technology
Traction Battery - The i-MiEV is powered by a very high energy-density lithium-ion battery manufactured by Lithium Energy Japan. The large-capacity drive battery is comprised of 88 Li-Ion cells connected in series and installed under the floor in the center of the vehicle. This configuration contributes to outstanding handling and stability due to the car's low center of gravity.
Traction Motor - The i-MiEV uses a high-efficiency compact and lightweight permanent magnet synchronous electric motor specially developed for the vehicle. It generates maximum torque from low motor speeds to deliver powerful response and a comfortable ride experience. When the vehicle slows down the regenerative brake system causes the motor to operate as a generator. The electrical energy recovered is stored in the drive battery.
Transmission - The i-MiEV uses a lightweight and compact single-speed reduction gear transmission, exploiting the high low-end torque inherent to the electric motor and eliminating the need for complex gear shifting mechanisms as found in internal combustion engine powered vehicles.
On-board charger - The i-MiEV comes with a compact, lightweight on-board charger that allows the drive battery to be charged using a domestic 100V/200V AC line.
DC/DC converter - The DC/DC converter is used to charge the 12-volt auxiliary battery and power electrical equipment. It is integrated with the on-board charger in a single unit to reduce size and weight.
Inverter - The i-MiEV 's motor is driven by AC. The inverter converts high-voltage DC from the drive battery to AC and supplies the motor to drive the vehicle.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Mitsubishi_i-MiEV_Combination_Meter.jpg
Combination meter display - The combination meter instrument cluster is comprised of a power meter that presents a visual display of power consumption and energy recovery status, a drive battery residual charge indicator that indicates how much remaining power there is left in the drive battery, and an available range indicator that displays an estimate of how far the vehicle can be driven on the basis of average power consumption over the last few kilometers.
Shift selector - The shift selector provides the three positions described below that allow the driver to choose between maximum performance, maximum economy or maximum regenerative braking.
D-position: Generates gutsy torque in direct response to accelerator input and allows the driver to enjoy i-MiEV's performance potential to the maximum.
Eco-position:Reduces power output and consumption to deliver maximum economy.
B-position: Increases the regenerative brake bias. Power output is the same as for D.
Climate control - The i-MiEV 's climate control system features A/C with an electrically powered compressor and a heating system which circulates warm water heated by an electric heater. The control dial provides six-step manual adjustment of both cooling and heating temperatures. The system reduces power consumption by minimizing occasions when both cooling unit and the heater operate together.
Safety features - The high-voltage system including the battery pack included, is located inside the body frame and is further protected by a well-crib frame against damage from any direction of impact.
Integrated vehicle management system (MiEV OS) - The MiEV OS gathers data from all the major EV components to provide integrated management of the i-MiEV's performance. The advanced management system constantly monitors battery status and the energy recovered from the regenerative brakes while regulating output to ensure smooth and powerful acceleration from a full stop. As a result the system optimizes and minimizes energy consumption while delivering road performance that is comfortable, safe and reassuring.
Equipment Trim
Body colors - The i-MiEV includes the choice of 8 colors including monotones and two 2-tone color schemes.
LED headlamps and rear combination lamps - The i-MiEV is the first minicar*10 and the first Mitsubishi Motors model to use LED headlamps, which throw a longer and wider low-beam pattern while also cutting power consumption. The rear combination lamps also use fast-illuminating LED emitters for the tail and stop lamps, making these lamps more instantly visible to following vehicles.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Mitsubishi_i-MiEV_Dash.jpg
PBS-bamboo fiber Green Plastic tailgate trim - The i-MiEV uses PBS (polybutylene succinate)-bamboo fiber Green Plastic for the tailgate interior trim. The use of PBS-bamboo fiber cuts life-cycle emissions (from extraction of raw materials to final disposal of product) of CO2 by some 10 percent compared with polypropylene.
Mitsubishi Multi-Entertainment System (MMES) - The i-MiEV is available with the Mitsubishi Multi-Entertainment System (with a 7-inch display and SSD navigation) that is built around solid state drive (SSD) technology to offer outstanding power saving and shock resistant properties. MMES is a factory-fitted option. The navigation database can be updated using SD flash cards and the company plans to use this feature to display the location of battery charging stations as they become available.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Specifications
Vehicle Weight/Dimensions|LxWxH|3395mm x 1475mm x 1600mm
"|Wheelbase|2,550 mm
"|Weight|1,100 Kg.
"|Occupant Cap|4
||
Performance|Power Consumption (Japan 10/15)|125 Wh/Km
"|Cruising Range (Japan 10/15)|160 Km
||
Drive Battery|Type|Li-Ion
"|Rated Voltage|330 V
"|Rated Capacity|16 kWh
||
Motor|Type| Permanent magnet synchronous
"|Max Output|47kW (63 HP) @ 3000 - 6000 rpm
"|Max. Torque|133 Lb-Ft. @ 0 - 2000 rpm
Pricing and Sales
JDM (Japanese domestic market)
Sales targets - 1,400 units (fiscal 2009)
MSRP - $47,552 USD (consumption tax inclusive) or $45,288 USD (excluding tax)