Mitsubishi PX-MiEV II Concept

Mitsubishi is only the second global volume carmaker to sell a plug-in electric car in the U.S., but battery electric minicars like its 2012 'i' won't be a high-volume segment any time soon--if ever. The company sells far more Outlander crossover utilities than 'i' electric cars, so the launch of the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid model at this fall's Paris Motor Show is eagerly anticipated. Now Mitsubishi has teased a few details of that car, releasing a ghosted cutaway drawing of the vehicle's powertrain. It's based on the all-new 2013 Outlander, which will also be offered with a gasoline engine...