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Japan: Mitsubishi to start electric car production

The electric car will go on sale in Japan next year with launches planned in the US and Europe markets in 2010.
Source: The Star

Japan: Mitsubishi i MiEV commercial van due in 2009

It’s common practice in Europe to sell commercial vehicles of small hatchbacks designed to carry one or two people at the front and a pure cargo carrying layout at the rear, so there are even things like the Peugeot 207 Van.
Source: Paultan.org

Mitsubishi signs deal to fleet test i MiEV electric car in Iceland

Mitsubishi Motors today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Iceland that will allow the company to begin fleet-testing its i MiEV electric concept car with Iceland’s Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism.
Source:: Motor Trend

GS Yuasa plans battery plant for elec cars, partner with Mitsubitshi

TOKYO, Aug 6 (Reuters) – A joint venture led by car battery maker GS Yuasa Corp (6674.T: Quote, Profile, Research) will start production of lithium-ion batteries with output five times bigger than originally planned to stay ahead of rivals as a key supplier for electric vehicles, the Nikkei business daily reported on Wednesday.
Source: Reuters

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New Microsites from Honda and Mitsubitshi Tout Coming Hybrids, EVs


Honda and Mitsubishi have both launched microsites on the Internet dedicated to their latest entries into the green-car market. Honda is preparing the world for its line of hybrid vehicles on its microsite, while Mitsubishi is laying the groundwork for its i MiEV concept.
Source: riverwired.com

Mitsubitshi Electirc Cars in Australia 2009

* Australia will get plug-in electric car in 2009
* Mitsubishi i MiEV will be one sale for $30,000
* Move leapfrogs hybrid stage
Souirce: News.com.au