Breaking News: Mitsubishi To Sell Plug-In Hybrid Version of i-MiEV in 2013

Eric Loveday

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Information is scarce, but the source is reliable as Mitsubishi announced at its annual shareholders meeting yesterday in Tokyo that they intend to sell a plug-in hybrid version of the i-MiEV in 2013.

According to the company, the vehicle is in the plans at this point. Why a plug-in version? It would significantly reduce the cost of the vehicle and give the added benefit of the range of the gasoline engine. No word is out as to what the hybrid set up would consist of.

Little else is known at this point, but we will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Source: Bloomberg.com

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Jason M. Hendler Posted: 6/23/2009 11:35am PDT

Too bad Mitsubishi didn't think about the price of their EV's before building them. OF COURSE an E-REV is going to be cheaper for automakers with ICE experience, which is why GM is pursuing the Volt.

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Reel$$ Posted: 6/24/2009 9:26am PDT

Huh? This vehicle has been announced for 2010 production for a couple of years now. They've pushed it back three years with this announce?? Maybe someone in the PR department has a head injury? Looks like the Chevy Volt has the whole EV field to themselves for a while.

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