Mitsubishi has now announced that they are attempting to bring the i-MiEV to the US market, a full 18 months ahead of schedule.  However, they do not intend for it to be competing on the same block that it is currently in the Asian market, meaning this little sled will be gas powered.  Sorry 15 mile commuters, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, if it makes it to the US early, will only be an electric hybrid and not a full electric car.

The implications of releasing the Mitsubishi i-MiEV gas vehicle in the US early is that it may be successful.  If it does become popular you can probably kiss the all electric version good bye, unless you are doing your own car importing.

Even by luxury golf cart standards the current offering of the i-MiEV in Japan is expensive, expect MSRP to be around $16,000.

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i-MiEV Coming To US Gas Powered

Mitsubishi announced that it would be releasing it's iMiEV Electric car and is hoping to get some chargers throughout Japan.  Specifically Mitsubishi is trying to get EV chargers in parking lots and any public spaces where these cars may frequent.  Electric cars have a limited range, so parking lots would be a good place for people on longer trips to stop by and charge up before heading home.

Furthermore it would show the cars success if more chargers were placed throughout the country.  If everywhere you looked there was a charge station for an EV vehicle, wouldn't you want one?  As it stands now, the only place people will be charging the Mitsubishi iMiEV will be in their own garages and driveways while they sleep.

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Mitsubishi Urges EV Chargers

First of all, getting 100 mpg is just an arbitrary number.  You may remember me reporting back a few days ago about a Raser Hummer that was created to get 100 mpg.  Essentially these smart plug-in style hybrids are technically getting infinity miles per gallon, if you stay within the battery's charge range.  However, the efficiency of the tiny motors become more realistic after the charge has worn out.  The idea however, with the i MiEV is that most consumers don't drive over 40 miles per day, so the battery limitation is no problem.

Another kind of half truth is that the Mitsubishi iMiEV emits zero emissions, which is true, again if you stay within the cars battery charge radius.  Once the Mitsubishi battery is used up, the tiny motor is used to push it down the road and then the emissions start up just like any other internal combustion motorized vehicle.

Lastly, the price tag for this car or oversized bicycle is a whopping $45,000.  Depending on which side of the green fence you are on, this may or may not be worth the investment.  How long and how many miles would it take before this car starts paying for itself?  Well, if you only drive less than 40 miles per day, as the target market should, then you are looking at a looonnnggg time.

It's fine if you want to buy green vehicles and especially brawny golf carts, just make sure you buy them for the right reason.  I can just see the complaints and lawsuits rolling in once people realize it's not exactly as advertised.

Video of the Mitsubishi i MiEV Hybrid in action.  Short clip from the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show and driving on a test track.

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Mitsubishi Electric Mini Car

Now, there are all kinds of techno mumbo jumo explaining how they have accomplished this, but just know, this isn't your mom and dads sack of TV and DVD player hanging on the back seat.  Furthermore, adding a Blu-Ray player to a vehicle is the only logical step, considering how cheap LCD's are getting, which are easily attached to almost any car surface.

Then, the step after that, we need a PS3 installed in a car.

Article Source: Techon

Blu-Ray

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Blu-Ray Player For Car

Here we are 18 years later and more than just the cosmetics have changed on this 4 cylinder, cult inducing, small size car.  Below is a stroll through memory lane with the Mitsubishi Eclipse and where it came from to where it's going.

Check out more information about the changes the Mitsubishi Eclipse has gone through over the years at Wikipedia.

Mitsubishi Eclipse on eBay

Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Mitsubishi Eclipse gsx awd turbo manual    US $8,995.00

Mitsubishi Eclipse CONVERTIBLE 99 ECLIPSE GST TURBO 5 SPD SPYDER GS T CLEAN    US $610.00

Eagle Talon TSI Eagle Talon turbo AWD Eclipse GSX NO RESERVE    US $930.00

Mitsubishi Eclipse gst Mitsubishi Eclipse gs t turbo no reserve    US $2,600.00

Mitsubishi Eclipse GST SPYDER 1998 ECLIPSE CONVERTIBLE TURBO 1 OWNER LEATHER CD PLYER    US $4,050.00

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Evolution Of The Mitsubishi Eclipse

The part that sucks, is that the U.S. never gets a potent finished model like this. Hopefully it won't be too dumbed down by the time it hits domestic dirt.

Mitsubishi logo exquisite metal key ring key chain 9    US $.85

MITSUBISHI MAGNA OPERATORS MANUAL    US $.91

2008 Mitsubishi LANCER EVOLUTION X Poster Brand New    US $.91

Mitsubishi Austria Crystal Charming Keychain Ring    US $.99

MITSUBISHI teardrop black leather metal plate keychain    US $.99

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2008 Mitsubishi Prototype-S

The Outlander has a list of options that go on and on. Rockford Fosgate  speakers, paddle shifters, and selectable AWD oh my. I don't think we are in Kansas anymore. Despite everything you could throw at this SUV it's still the least expensive 6 cyl on the market.

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08 Mitsubishi Outlander

Officially arriving as an early 2009 model (in the first quarter of 2008), the Evo X will be powered by a turbocharged version of the 2.0-liter I4, and will be equipped with an AWS system – complete with stability control.

Looks like some all wheel drive fun just ready to happen.

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EVO X Spy Photo