Comments on: i-MIEV SPORT: Mitsubishi Launches New Electric Sports Car

By: jasonb

jasonb — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:12:20 +0000

Unfortunately the 2009 i-MIEV did not come with motors in all 4 wheels as originally planned. They used one centralized motor in the back. For maximum electrical efficiency 1 motor per wheel is ideal but they most likely ran up against cost/engineering problems with using 4 motors.

Jason
http://www.ecodirect.com

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By: Deep Patel

Deep Patel — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:53:44 +0000

Toyota is working on a hybrid race car also, it seems like the whole car industry is moving towards “green” But this one is WAY cool because of the PV cells on top of the cars roof, it takes efficeny to a new level. Mitsubishi has come up with some innovative ways to turn un-used assets into power generating assets.

-Deep Patel
http://www.gogreensolar.com

By: Gavin

Gavin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:41:35 +0000

I do remember a similar looking EV Mitusbishi were parading back in 2005. They mentioned production was likely by 2007 at the time. Now they’re saying 2009?
I’d suggest taking this big PR exercise with a grain of salt.

By: mike-in-usa

mike-in-usa — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:44:07 +0000

will it be released in the united states?

if so how much would one cost?

By: Mitsubithi employee

Mitsubithi employee — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:45:48 +0000

Mitsubishi does build cars in the US in normal, IL and I for one will have one if not two in my garage. To stick it to the oil companies that have been sticking it to me!!!!

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By: Brave New Leaf

Brave New Leaf — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:32:40 +0000

Adorable little car. I’m glad that despite the skeptics, photovoltaics are starting to appear on vehicles. Yes, the PVs will never be sufficient to power the car by themselves, but when are people going to get that every little power savings helps? Every power-hungry activity we engage in should draw from a mutual fund of power opportunities. Fantastic.

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:18:20 +0000

I love it. Not so much the color, but then they are trying to show their greenness. The design is very nice, I have loved bugs for the longest time. It’s not a design everybody likes, but it’s been the most popular car for years, so what do they know? The 100 mile range is just fine. Add a hitch to this and you can trailer a small generator for really long trips! There goes the range problem out the window. For every other day, the range fits me perfectly. Of course lets see the price, I can’s afford a Tesla you know.

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:40:07 +0000

Hopefully the road car will retain a lot of the show car looks.

By: Neece

Neece — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:55:15 +0000

This sounds quite promising! I love that it combines different methods to save, recover and collect energy. And it looks great too! But yes, I agree, what will the price be?

By: M

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:38:10 +0000

Yea what they dont tell you is the price, Li-ions cost an arm, a leg and your firstborn, im skeptical until i see the price tag with my own two eyes.

By: kyle

kyle — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:26:16 +0000

why 4 motors? isn’t a single motor better? or does it just mean there are more parts to break, so the company can sell more motors whenever you hit a big pot-hole. love the concept, but put in a single motor and i am more likely to buy.

By: Captain Obvious

Captain Obvious — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:40:57 +0000

” Carl Fiorica Says:”"
November 6th, 2007 at 1:30 pm

Finally! I have been waiting for this car to come to fruition! This car has “4 motors” (one in each wheel) it will improve on efficiency of electric cars and provide an all-wheel drive car. Plus the other enviro-friendly features,..this car will be one of a kind.

Hey Carl Fiorican!!
Check your Facts!!!!!!

Permanent magnetic synchronous motors
Front: In-wheel motors
Rear: Single motor

so therefore it does not have a motor in each wheel
http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/motorshow/detail1673.html

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:59:38 +0000

It’s nice to see a car company actually taking the initiative to bring one to production. Perhaps if the US car companies actually listened to the public they wouldn’t be in such dire straights. I just hope they aren’t yanking our chain on this, I for one will buy one for my daily commute.