Mitsubishi expands plug-in lineup

EVs and PHEVs

Mitsubishi has now added plans to develop plug-in hybrid vehicles in addition to its previously stated plans to develop electric vehicles such as the iMiev according to GCC.

"The development of a plug-in hybrid comes on the heels of the auto maker’s plan to launch a mass-produced electric vehicle [the iMiEV] next year in Japan... Masuko noted that the plug-in hybrid will be better suited for longer distances than the electric car."

Mitsubishi Concept cX: Proof clean diesels coming to America?

Mitsubishi clean diesels in America by 2010?

"Mitsubishi Motors offered a deeper dive into its environmentally sensitive Concept cX compact SUV, as well as laying out a timetable for production of its new family of clean diesel engines," reports InsideLine.

While Mitsubishi did confirm Europe as a launching ground for its clean diesel vehicles, the company also announced that other markets would follow. Thus, InsideLine claims, "It's not too much of a stretch to surmise that these clean diesels may eventually find their way to the U.S. market."