Mitsubishi Motors North America president and CEO Shinichi Kurihara on Thursday confirmed the i MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) is being developed for sale in world markets, including the United States.

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“Electric vehicles are one branch of the automotive landscape and we are dedicated to providing these technology-sourced solutions as an important path for the world’s clean-air options,” said Kurihara as he stood alongside a left hand drive i MiEV during his address to journalists at the New York motor show.


“We believe the i MiEV delivers on the promise of sustainability, suitable range, performance, and innovative packaging and styling.”


Mitsubishi has previously said the i MiEV was expected to be the world’s first “practical” electric vehicle “offered by a major automobile manufacturer” when fleet sales begin in Japan next July.

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