This compact car of the future is the result of Mitsubishi Motors
strives as a manufacturer with goals of driving pleasure, safety and
environment-friendliness. Mitsubishi Innovative electric Vehicle is
built by Mitsubishi based on the popular car with unique layout, the i
minicar sold in Japan.
The i-MiEV is a research vehicle from Mitsubishi Motors innovative technologies such as high capacity lithium-ion batteries and a high-performance compact motor.Joint research programs and fleet monitoring test using the i-MiVEM has been conducted by Mitsubishi Motors together with power companies to collect field data to improve this electric vehicle.
The i-MiEV is a research vehicle from Mitsubishi Motors innovative technologies such as high capacity lithium-ion batteries and a high-performance compact motor.Joint research programs and fleet monitoring test using the i-MiVEM has been conducted by Mitsubishi Motors together with power companies to collect field data to improve this electric vehicle.
The i-MiEV four innovations
1. The Optimum Packaging for Electric Vehicles
Based on the i minicar's rear-midship layout platform, i-MiEV replaces the conventional engine and fuel tank with a lithium-ion battery system, motor, inverter and other Electric Vehicle components.
The long wheelbase, a feature made possible from the rear-midship layout, provides storage space for high-capacity lithium-ion batteries under the floor. It also enables the motor and inverter to be installed in the space that use to house the conventional engine and transmission. i-MiEV ensures ample cabin space for passengers (4-persons) and a reasonable size luggage compartment in the rear. The installation of batteries under the floor lowers the center of gravity, ptoviding a more stable driving dynamic.
1. The Optimum Packaging for Electric Vehicles
Based on the i minicar's rear-midship layout platform, i-MiEV replaces the conventional engine and fuel tank with a lithium-ion battery system, motor, inverter and other Electric Vehicle components.
The long wheelbase, a feature made possible from the rear-midship layout, provides storage space for high-capacity lithium-ion batteries under the floor. It also enables the motor and inverter to be installed in the space that use to house the conventional engine and transmission. i-MiEV ensures ample cabin space for passengers (4-persons) and a reasonable size luggage compartment in the rear. The installation of batteries under the floor lowers the center of gravity, ptoviding a more stable driving dynamic.
2. High-capacity Lithium-ion Battery
Electric Vehicle battery must have high energy density. iMiEV utilizes a high energy density lithium-ion battery pack, each consisting of 22 modules, with 4 cells per module :D
Each high-capacity battery module can fit under the floor panel, both vertically or transversally. Mitsubishi Motors target for range with a single charge was 160 km for fleet test vehicles in 2008 (driving pattern: 10-15 mode).
3. Small High-efficiency Motor Technologies
High-efficiency motors are built smaller than gasoline engines, while producing high torque at low rpms.
The small, lightweight, high efficiency motor of i-MiEV provides sportier and quieter driving, and more power than the i's 660cc turbo charged gasoline engine.
4. Three-way Battery Charging System
Electric Vehicle battery must have high energy density. iMiEV utilizes a high energy density lithium-ion battery pack, each consisting of 22 modules, with 4 cells per module :D
Each high-capacity battery module can fit under the floor panel, both vertically or transversally. Mitsubishi Motors target for range with a single charge was 160 km for fleet test vehicles in 2008 (driving pattern: 10-15 mode).
3. Small High-efficiency Motor Technologies
High-efficiency motors are built smaller than gasoline engines, while producing high torque at low rpms.
The small, lightweight, high efficiency motor of i-MiEV provides sportier and quieter driving, and more power than the i's 660cc turbo charged gasoline engine.
4. Three-way Battery Charging System
i-MiEV accepts three types of battery charging system, the Household Charger System (100V-200V) for charging at home or a parking lot, and Quick Charger System for speedy charging.
With the Household Charger System, i-MiEV could be charged from either a 100V or 200V ordinary electric outlet via the household charger plug located on the right side of the vehicle. Using less expensive midnight power, i-MiEV can be charged economically.
With the Quick Charger System, the plug located on the left side, using the 3phase 200V 50Kw Quick Charge System, i-MiEV could charge to 80% peak in 30 minutes.
With the high cost of conventional fuel and the current situation of our planet, the demand for an electric vehicle is slowly growing, we need a lot of environment friendly vehicles like the i-MiEV not only to combat the increasingly cost of conventional fuel but also to save our planet for the future generation.
