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  • Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III Pikes Peak

    Mitsubishi has announced the MiEV Evolution III, which will compete at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The race car is an improved and evolved version of last year’s MiEV Evolution II.

    The MiEV Evo III comes with improved battery, high-output electric motor and electric powered 4WD consisting of four electric motors have been retained with improvements made to give better motive and cornering performance.

    The curb weight is also reduced thanks to rationalizing and replacing some structural materials. The power of the four motor has been boosted from 544HP (400 kW) to 612HP (450 kW) and to ensure all the extra power is put down on the road surface the tires have been uprated in size from 260/650 R18 to 330/680 R18.

    Accordingly downforce has been increased with a new carbon cowl design and with wind-tunnel optimization of the spoiler and other detail shapes. Evolutionary development of the S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control system has improved traction control performance and has reduced wheel slip by controlling vehicle attitude more precisely when near the limit of adhesion.

    All improvements allow the race driver to benefit from the full potential of the car.

    Source: Mitsubishi

  • Mitsubishi To Enter 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

    Mitsubishi-MiEV-Evolution-II-THUMBMitsubishi jut announced that it is going to take part in the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The event will be held from 25th of June until the 30th of June. The company will compete with their new Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II All-Electric Prototype.

    Mitsubishi’s team will consist of two of the new all-electric four-wheel drive (4WD) racecars and the goal pf course is to achieve the first place in the race. In addition, the company is going to gather the technical information from the performance of the car in the event in order to bring some optimization in future production vehicles.

    The updated i-MiEV Evolution II utilizes high-capacity battery and high-output motors. It is also equipped with S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control) integrated vehicle dynamics control system to a two-front/two-rear four-motor drivetrain. The result is enhanced handling and control. What is more, the body is designed in such way that it minimizes the weight and brings about better aerodynamics.

    The all-electric race car is equipped with wide range of advanced technologies. In fact, they are now improved thanks to the technical data gathered from the last year’s i-MiEV Evolution. The vehicle is packed into a specially-designed lightweight and aerodynamic body, including a high-capacity battery and four high-output electric motors. The enhanced performance is further supported by pipe-frame chassis and a carbon cowl. The latter reduces additionally the weight and improves the aerodynamics.

    The superior motive performance, handling, and stability of the MiEV Evolution II, is achieved through achieving a low centre of gravity due to the battery being installed under the floor. Here also contributes the two-front/two-rear four-motor 4WD drivetrain with MMC’s S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control system, the AYC (Active Yaw Control) that optimally controls the yaw moment to generate high cornering capability, ASC (Active Stability Control) that enhances stability by automatically controlling brake force to one or more wheels and motive power, and the ABS (Anti-lock brake system).

    The first MiEV Evolution II will be driven by two-time Dakar Rally overall champion Hiroshi Masuoka, while the second – by Greg Tracy, who is six-time Pikes Peak motorcycle champion.

    Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II All-Electric Prototype Data:

    Length x Width x Height (mm) 4,870 x 1,900 x 1,390
    Occupants 1
    Drivetrain 4WD
    Motors
    (Made by Meidensha)    		 Configuration 4 (2 front, 2 rear)
    Maximum Output (kW) 400 (100kW x 4 motors)
    Battery
    (Made by LEJ)    		 Maximum Capacity (kWh) 50
    Chassis Specially-designed pipe frame
    Cowl Carbon
    Tyres (made by Dunlop) 260/660-18

    Source: Mitsubishi

  • Mitsubishi and PSA: one step further towards electric vehicles for Europe

    Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroen announced today that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on electric vehicles based on a vehicle currently under development by MMC in Japan. (more…)