The main reason Mitsubishi Eclipse Endeavor will drop and Galant models of his American series is to focus on the development of zero emission vehicles like the Mitsubishi i (also known as the i-MiEV in Europe). The Japanese automaker announced the Auto Show in New York, the plug-in EV will arrive in U.S. showrooms in November 2011, with prices starting at $ 20,490 (€ 14,100) for standard model and $ 22,490 ES for the ES version better equipped, the government subsidies included.
Benefit up to $ 7,500 (€ 5,160) and the federal tax credit, the Mitsubishi is the most affordable 100% electric mass market production of vehicle available in North America. At $ 20,490, I have almost $ 5,000 less than the Nissan Leaf ($ 25,280), although the latter is a compact model, while the Mitsubishi is a sub-compact.
Technology developed by Mitsubishi MiEV, the rear wheel with a synchronous electric motor power 66, a pack of lithium-ion batteries that can store up to 330V 16 kWh and a single fixed-gear transmission. The electric motor produces a maximum torque of 145 lb.-ft. (196 Nm) and allows a maximum speed of 80 mph (129 km / h).
The car has a range of 85 miles (137 km) with a full load. A full charge takes 6 hours in a 2 240V/15A charging system EVSE Eaton and 22.5 hours in a conventional one. However, the batteries can be charged up to 80 percent of capacity in 30 minutes to an audience of rapid charge station. The batteries have a 8-year/100, 000 mile warranty.
Standard equipment includes electronic climate control system and cab heater, electric windows and mirrors, 4-speaker system 100 watt sound system and remote system MiEV, which allows the battery is charged via a timer and pre-activation air conditioning or heating.
The Mitsubishi i arrive in U.S. dealerships in November 2011 in California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii. Release northeastern U.S. market in March 2012, with nationwide availability expected in December 2012.
By Dan Mihalascu
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