Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the hybrid model Japanese came to Europe in 2010
January 31, 2009 by Automotive
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The Mitsubishi i MiEV-, is a model now being marketed in Japan, where it has achieved a good acceptance. But just for mid- 2010 , the firm began to market it in Europe .
The i-MIEV is different from other hybrid cars, precisely because it is not a hybrid but a fully electric vehicle. Feature that gives more authority and presence. Their actions also help, as it is located in a small segment, measuring 3.40 mm long, 1.47 mm and 1.60 mm high.
The engine is 47 kW (64 hp) and a maximum torque of 180 Nm, with batteries Lithium-Ion . The latter can be recharged by connecting to the grid or through the system autorecarga (in decelerations when the foot is lifted from the accelerator and the brake is not activated). This can be connected to a conventional network (240 volts) with a recharge time (5 hours) or a three-phase system load quickly, allowing you to recharge the batteries by 80% in about 20 minutes.
These batteries are located under the floor of the car and weighing 230 kg, in total the car weighs 1030 kg, batteries Lithium-Ion can be recharged even if not completely exhausted and it says Mitsubishi , when they reach 10 years of life may continue paying andalusia 80% of its total capacity.
This computer ABS with EBD , dual front airbags, front disc brakes and rear drum, electric mirrors, electric windows front and rear with anti-entrapment system, rear fog lamps, anchors ISO-FIX and sound equipment. Addition had no wheel support.
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