Mitsubishi Motors would supply 10 i MiEVelectric vehicles for official use at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit. The electric vehicles will be used as transport for visiting world leaders and members of the media.
Mitsubishi Motors will launch the i MiEV electric vehicle next year in Japan, as part of its plan to help reduce global warming and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The i MiEV is based on the “i” minicar, and utilizes a large-capacity

lithium-ion battery and a compact, high-output electric motor in place of the traditional potential train.

At present, Mitsubishi Motors is conducting fleet tests in cooperation with several domestic electric potential companies, in order to build electric vehicles a common sight on Japan’s roads as soon as possible. Plans are additionally under way to start fleet analyzing of the i MiEV at more than one U.S. capability company as early as that fall.

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