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Old 10-14-2006, 05:42 PM   #1
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Default Mitsubishi i MiEV 63Cv 180Nm Vmax 130Km/h - What you think?




The i MiEV electric motor is mounted in the standard engine's rear-midship location and generates 47kW (63 hp) peak power. The car has an operating range of approximately 80 to 100 miles with a top speed of 80 mph and is actually much torquier than its conventionally-powered counterpart, generating 130 lb-ft to the standard i's 69.
More: http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/12/m...an-electric-i/
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Old 10-15-2006, 03:14 AM   #2
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It doesn't travel very far, does it? I prefer conventional cars, thank you very much. I've never really understood the concept of electric cars.
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Old 10-15-2006, 06:18 PM   #3
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I think anything that save gas is great. Cus it leaves more gas for the rest of us.
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Old 10-16-2006, 09:54 AM   #4
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^ I totally agree.

Why the hell are they always doing electric cars so fucking ugly?!?!
That's actually a really good point. I guess they think that such designs are aerodynamically efficient or something. It seems silly, but I'm sure there's a rational explanation.
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Old 10-16-2006, 09:56 AM   #5
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Its slow, who cares.
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Old 10-16-2006, 11:08 AM   #6
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Well there are certain areas where speed is not necessary. Few, but there are applications for this type/class of vehicle.
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