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Mitsubishii-MiEV

http://i.mitsubishicars.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mitsubishi_iMiEV_(System_Diagram)_E.PNG

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http://bioage.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/14/imiev1.png

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mitsubishi_i_MiEV_engine_room.jpg

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Data

http://i.mitsubishicars.com/miev/features/compare

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/05/the-battery-pac.html

Check the official documentation for items listed here to be sure and in case of changes.

Battery voltage: 330 V

Battery cells: 88 Li-ion

Battery weight: lb

Battery energy: 16 kWh

Battery

temperature: air controlled

Battery replace: <77%

Charging time:

120 V: 22.5 hours; 240 V: 6.5 hours; Quick-charger

(80%): ~30 min; Level 3: ~30 minutes 80%

programmable start time

Motor power: 48 kW/ 64 hp synchronous AC

Range: ~62 miles

Top speed : 80 mph (0-60 mph in 11.9 seconds)

Battery

warranty: 100,000 miles/8 years

Weight:

~2380 lbs

http://green.autoblog.com/2010/06/02/report-leaf-curb-

weight-around-3-500-pounds-about-the-same-as/

Features: 3 drive modes; remote control

MSRP: $21,625.$23,625 (-$7,500 US tax credit)

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“Mitsubishi tested the cycle life of the pack under standard (50 A) and quick charge

(120 A) conditions using the JC08 driving pattern and found that the pack retained

84% of capacity with quick charging and 83% with standard charging after 1,000

cycles.”

EPA Ratings

City driving: effective 106 mpg

Highway driving:

effective 92 mpg

Range: 73 miles

Yearly cost: $561

Charging time: 7 hours @ 240

volts

Movies

• http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=833&sid=7cc90b0388fc84382c731d5b37

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Reviews

• Caradvice review (pictures): http://www.caradvice.com.au/111080/mitsubishi-i-miev-review-2/

• First Drive: 2010 Mitsubishi i-MiEv Plug-In Electric: http://www.insideline.com/mitsubishi/i-

miev/first-drive-2010-mitsubishi-i-miev-plug-in-electric.html

• Consumer Guide review: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2012-mitsubishi-i-

miev3.htm

• Popular Mechanics Test Drive: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/reviews/hybrid-

electric/2012-mitsubishi-i-test-drive

• Cars.com review: http://www.cars.com/mitsubishi/i-miev/2012/expert-reviews/?revid=57780

• MiEV movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJoTywMayGg

• Owners’ review: http://www.earthtechling.com/2012/07/2012-mitsubishi-i-electric-car-owners-

speak-up-pros-and-cons/

Electric Vehicles

References

• MiEV (Wikipedia): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIEV

• What is “i MiEV”?: http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/special/ev/whatis/index.html

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• 4 MiEV innovations: http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/special/ev/4innovations/index.html

L. David Roper interdisciplinary studies: http://arts.bev.net/roperldavid/interdisciplinarystudies.htm

L. David Roper, http://arts.bev.net/RoperLDavid/

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