Mitsubishi Motors to unveil all-electric zero CO2 emission sports concept car

(12/02/2009)

The idea of an electric sports car is not new: La Jamais Contente ("The Never Satisfied") broke the 100 km/h record back in 1899.

Mitsubishi Motors is now providing a clear new look on a proper sports car as an electric vehicle (EV). The clear removable top of the i MiEV SPORT ‘AIR’ will be premiered at the forthcoming 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

Taking a step beyond being merely 'green', this all-electric zero CO2 emission sports concept builds upon the fundamentals of the EV by marrying:
* the powerful acceleration and high torque inherent to electric motors,
* the safe driving dynamics that stem from i MiEV’s lithium-ion battery pack located within its long wheelbase and the low centre of gravity.

The i MiEV SPORT ‘AIR’ is a new-age “pocket rocket” and signals the direction in which the Mitsubishi sports EV may take in the future.

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