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Home| New cars| The Range Colt Lancer Evolution X Outlander Shogun L200 ASX i-MiEV Future models Corporate Sales Contract Hire Motability Export Armed forces Used cars| Find a dealer| Ownership| FAQs Servicing Accident repair Accident aftercare Insurance Accessories Merchandise Recycling Recall About us History Careers Links & partners Recycling Intelligent Motion Get a brochure Book a test drive Arrange a callback View the price list The future Electric Living A real car Latest News Gallery Electric Vehicle Dealer Test Drive Find us on Facebook A green, sustainable lifestyle is on the horizon. i-MiEV takes you there. The journey has begun to a new world where cars are clean and quiet, and i-MiEV is leading the way. 100% electric, yet offering surprising power and a smooth, quiet ride, i-MiEV is redefining the way the world drives. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV plug-in electric car goes on sale January 2011. Book a test drive at our Mitsubishi Electric Vehicle Dealer in London and experience the future of motoring. Available from only £23,990* *Includes £5,000 government plug-in car grant Models shown for illustrative purposes only Contact us The Mitsubishi range Colt | Lancer | Lancer Evolution X | ASX Outlander | Shogun | L200 | i-MiEV Data protection Click here to see our privacy statement and data protection information... Legal information Click here to read our legal disclaimer and company information... © The Colt Car Company 2010, All rights reserved || Home| New cars| The Range Colt Lancer Evo Outlander Shogun L200 i-MiEV ASX Future models Corporate sales Motability Export Armed forces Used cars| Find a dealer| Ownership| FAQs Servicing Accident repair Accident aftercare Insurance Accessories Merchandise Recycling About us History Careers Links & partners Recycling Get a brochure Book a test drive Arrange a callback View the price list Mitsubishi Future Models MiEV Mitsubishi innovative electric vehicle Introducing the Mitsubishi i MiEV Cargo Click to expand Derived from the production i MiEV, this concept maximises the outstanding environmental performance and economic efficiency characteristics that define the EV and at the same time adds a generous amount of rear free space to extend the range of uses to which it can be put by corporate users and self-employed operators in particular. The rear space features space-efficient cubic dimensions to allow the user to exercise their imagination fully in adapting it for whatever use he/she chooses. The result is a concept for an EV that meets user needs for a variety of situations: from business use, where maximum payload space is required, to leisure and other individual owner uses. Measuring 1350 mm wide by 1180 mm deep and 1100 mm high and having a flat floor, the cube-shaped luggage compartment at the rear of the vehicle allows every inch of available space to be utilised. The height of the compartment floor has been designed to facilitate loading and unloading of luggage and make it more user-friendly. The i MiEV Cargo made its debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motorshow Specifications Overall length3395mm Overall width1475mm Overall height1860mm Wheelbase2550mm Track F/R1310mm / 1270mm Occupants2 MotorPermanent magnet synchronous Max. output47kW Max. torque190Nm Max. cruising range160km Drive trainRear wheel drive Tire size front145/65R15 Tire size rear175/55R15 Concept PX MiEV Click to expand Introducing the Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV Powered by the new Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid System, which significantly extends the frequency a hybrid vehicle is driven in EV mode, the Mitsubishi Concept-PX* MiEV† returns fuel economy in excess of 140.9mpg. The Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV is a new-generation concept car that balances high environmental performance with running performance by utilizing differential motors and Mitsubishi’s all-new S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), that utilises E-AYC (Electric-powered Active Yaw Control) which transfers torque to the rear left and right wheels. Other features include Mitsubishi’s cocochi-interior**, which provides occupants with a comfortable cabin environment, as well as many of the latest safety technologies. * PX: Plug-in hybrid crossover. † MiEV: Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle ** "cocochi" is a pun on the Japanese word for "cosy" Design Solid, Safe, and Simple were the keywords which drove the development of an exterior design suitable for a next-generation crossover that creates simple appearance from which all extraneous elements have been pared and that is free of the "rugged" elements typical in conventional SUVs. The headlamps and rear combination lamps use LED emitters that give the car an innovative and modern appearance as well as delivering better environmental performance with their reduced power consumption. The road wheel design highlights an unprecedented new look to the body as well improving brake cooling and aerodynamic performance. The interior was designed to give an image of an airplane cockpit to improve the driver’s concentration, with an instrument panel that envelops the passengers and utilises seats that keep the passengers firmly in place. In addition, the entire instrument panel and door trim utilise soft LED lighting that express the vehicle’s innovation and refinement. Mitsubishi Plug-In Hybrid System The Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV’s front and rear wheels are powered by two permanent magnet synchronous motors and is also fitted with a 1.6L DOHC MIVEC gasoline engine which can power the front wheels as well as work as a generator. In addition, the vehicle comes with the newly-developed Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid System in which electronic circuitry automatically switches to the optimum drive mode for different driving conditions and remaining energy in the drive battery to extract maximum efficiency from the electric motors and from the gasoline engine. The Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV also utilises the MiEV OS (MiEV Operating System) which selects the optimum drive mode through integrated control of the EV components and the gasoline engine as well as controls optimum electrical charge and output in response to remaining battery energy through constant monitoring of the drive battery. With these, a pleasing, safe, and comfortable ride is achieved while conserving energy. In addition, to maximise effective use of the drive battery, the vehicle is equipped with a power supply mode that allows the use of some battery power to supply domestic appliances or as an emergency power source in the event of a natural disaster. EV mode At low to middle vehicle speeds the Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV’s drive battery powers the front motor using front-wheel drive. When driving on snow, in the rain or in other low surface friction situations where maximum vehicle stability is required, the system automatically switches to four-wheel drive mode by feeding power to the rear wheel motor as well when sensors detect any front wheel slip. Series hybrid mode When the remaining energy in the drive battery falls to a predetermined level the system starts the gasoline engine to generate electricity and automatically switches to the series hybrid mode using the electricity generated to power the motors. In this mode as well, the system switches to four-wheel drive by driving the rear motor depending on driving conditions. Parallel hybrid mode At higher vehicle speeds the car is supported by the gasoline engine which operates more efficiently than the electric motors at high revolutions. In this mode, the gasoline engine also helps drive the wheels. When the driver makes sudden lane changes or other manoeuvres requiring greater vehicle stability the system switches to four-wheel drive by bringing in the rear motor to drive the rear wheels, improving stability. In addition when overtaking at higher speeds or in other situations requiring faster acceleration the system switches in both front and rear motors to provide additional power and assist the gasoline engine, providing high acceleration. Regenerative mode When the vehicle is slowing or coasting down a long descending slope the system switches to regenerative mode in which kinetic energy reclaimed from the wheels is stored in the drive battery. Charging mode As with the production i MiEV, Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV features a 3-way battery charging system using either a 100-volt or a 200-volt domestic supply or a high-power quick-charging station. The system also incorporates a Wireless Charging Program feature that allows the owner to start charging the battery or start the air conditioner at a preset time even when away from the vehicle. Power supply mode As a way to maximise the usefulness of the power stored in the drive battery based on the "Smart Grid Framework", which garners attention as a link in tackling global warming, when not on the road the Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV allows the owner to store electricity at night and then use that electricity via the normal charging connector to power home appliances during the daytime when domestic electricity consumption is highest. This allows the drive battery to be used as a power source in the event of a natural disaster. Should the electricity left in the battery fall below a predetermined level, the gasoline engine starts up and works as generator to maintain the power supply at a fixed level. A 100-volt AC auxiliary socket in the rear luggage compartment also allows the electricity stored in the drive battery to be used to power cooking or lighting equipment and other appliances when camping or engaged in other leisure activities. Drive System Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV uses Mitsubishi’s S-AWC integrated vehicle handling control system which is configured around an E-4WD (Electronically-powered four-wheel drive) system that controls front and rear motor output to deliver the optimum front/rear drive torque split. Under the integrated control of the S-AWC system are E-AYC (Electric-powered Active Yaw Control), which controls left/right torque split at the rear wheels and the degree of deceleration energy recovery, ASC (Active Stability Control) and ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) components. Unlike the AYC system on the Lancer Evolution X which uses a wet multi-plate clutch arrangement, E-AYC uses a differential motor to control rear wheel torque split. The use of the differential motor makes for a high-efficiency system with outstanding response and contributes to the on-demand handling and outstanding vehicle stability that characterises the S-AWC system. cocochi-interior Some Mitsubishi Motors production cars already feature the cocochi-interior which embraces occupants in a pleasantly comfortable cabin environment developed to a "Clean, Stress-free and Safe & Reassuring" theme. For Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV the cocochi-interior brings a number of new features including: seat upholstery that deactivates allergens, breaks down VOC's (volatile organic compounds) and offensive odour molecules as well as killing bacteria; glass that shuts out UV-A radiation to protect skin from darkening and aging; and a negative-ion aroma humidifier and oxygen enricher that improve comfort and reduce fatigue. The original and the new cocochi-interior features provide a cabin atmosphere that enhances occupant comfort as well as contributing to safer operation of the vehicle. Cabin Heat Load Reducing Technologies The Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV uses a windshield that uses heat-reflecting glass to reduce the amount of heat energy passing through and uses IR- (infrared ray) blocking glass in the door windows. The body paint also incorporates heat-reflective and insulation technology. Inside the vehicle the four seats are individually air conditioned and cabin humidity is regulated. The adoption of these heat load reducing technologies allows efficient climate control while reducing power consumption to the absolute minimum in making for a very comfortable occupant space. Latest Active Safety Technologies The Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV showcases several new active safety technologies: The "New Multi-around Monitor" system uses cameras located at strategic points on the body to provide the driver with a combined image of the full perimeter of the vehicle. The combined image is displayed for the driver on a monitor from an overhead view for improved safety around the perimeter of the vehicle. The Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV is equipped for the Driving Safety Support System (DSSS (Level II)) currently being promoted by the Japanese National Police Agency. In this advanced vehicle-infrastructure safety support system, an on-board receiver picks up signals transmitted by roadside optical beacons and the system urges the driver to take extra care when other vehicles or pedestrians have been detected by roadside sensors and cameras at intersections and pedestrian crossings. Employing a system that uses wireless technology to ascertain the position of other vehicles and warn the driver when their proximity so requires, the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV also supports the Advanced Safety Vehicle 4 (ASV4) project being promoted by the Road Transport Bureau of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The vehicle is also fitted with a Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC (5.8 GHz band two-way wireless communication channels specifically designed for automotive use)) system, employing the road-to-vehicle communications capabilities used in Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) to determine the position of the vehicle and whether it is parked or not. Other Features The Mitsubishi Concept PX MiEV is fitted with electronically-controlled air suspension that gives the driver the choice of three ride height modes - Auto, High, Low - for improved stability over poor surfaces or at high speeds and for easier access to and from the vehicle. The concept also uses a new-generation steering wheel switch and control layout that offers outstanding usability and switch visibility for safer and less stressful driving. Some of the audio, navigation, and climate control switches are located on the steering wheel so that the driver can operate them without having to take a hand off the wheel. Switch operation indicators located in the instrument panel make it quicker and easier for the driver to visually check and control the switch positions. In the Driving Monitor System a camera mounted facing the driver monitors eye movements to determine their level of alertness. If the system detects a decrease in their concentration it issues not only audible but visual and vibrational warnings and also emits a distinctive fragrance to alert him/her to the situation. The PX MiEV made its debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motorshow. Specifications Overall length4510mm Overall width1830mm Overall height1655mm Wheelbase2630mm Track F/R1570mm / 1570mm Occupants4 Motors (front and rear)Permanent magnet synchronous Max. output60kW (front and rear) Max. torque200Nm (front and rear) 10-15 mode EV cruising rangeOver 50km Engine1.6 DOHC MIVEC (gasoline) Max. output85kW Max. torque125Nm 10-15 mode fuel consumptionOver 50km/L Drive trainE-4WD Tire size245/45R20 Feedback | Disclaimer | Privacy Statement | © 2010 Colt Car Company || Home| New cars| The Range Colt Lancer Evolution X Outlander Shogun L200 ASX i-MiEV Future models Corporate Sales Contract Hire Motability Export Armed forces Used cars| Find a dealer| Ownership| FAQs Servicing Accident repair Accident aftercare Insurance Accessories Merchandise Recycling Recall About us History Careers Links & partners Recycling Intelligent Motion Get a brochure Book a test drive Arrange a callback View the price list The future Electric Living A real car Latest News Gallery Electric Vehicle Dealer Test Drive Find us on Facebook The new Mitsubishi i-MiEV news page Browse news posts Electric vehicle drivers enjoy increased confidence and low 'refuelling' costs 11-10-2010 i-MiEV wins 'Electric Vehicle of the Year 2010' at the GreenFleet Awards 11-10-2010 Best City Electric Vehicle for the Future Award 12-09-2010 Pricing announcement 23-08-2010 Mitsubishi Motors UK customers in prime position for £5,000 'Plug-in-car Grant' on i-MiEV 25-02-2010 Mitsubishi Opens Electric Vehicle Dealer in London 08-02-2010 Mitsubishi i-MiEV launches uk's largest public electric car trial in the west midlands 12-12-2009 It's Here 17-11-2009 iMiEV has arrived in the UK 30-10-2009 iMiEV Field Trials 27-10-2009 Japanese car of the year award 26-10-2009 A weekend with the i-MiEV 13-10-2009 i-MiEV wins at GreenFleet 06-10-2009 i-MiEV CARGO 06-10-2009 i-MiEV joins Facebook 06-10-2009 Carbon Off-set at Goodwood 07-07-2009 New EV Group at SMMT 26-06-2009 i-MiEV on the BBC 24-06-2009 i-MiEV trots out to Badminton 10-06-2009 Oliver Heath to drive i-MiEV 05-06-2009 Eco-Rally Preview 03-06-2009 SMMT Track Test Day 21-05-2009 Useful Links Intelligent Motion Find your local dealer Mitsubishi homepage Contact Mitsubishi Electric vehicle drivers enjoy increased confidence and low 'refuelling' costs 11-10-2010 The second results of a UK-wide electric and low carbon vehicle testing project are published today. The West Midlands-based CABLED project reports six months into the year-long trial of 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicles). The latest research from the UK’s largest study into long-term low carbon vehicle use reveals: an increase in driver confidence the first real-world analysis on the cost of ‘refuelling’ fresh information on charging trends Six months into a year-long trial, CABLED (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) drivers are travelling more miles, more frequently and are making longer journeys1 - indicating increased confidence and notably reduced range anxiety. Cost conscious prospective EV drivers may also be interested to learn that the cost for those recharging at home has been on average between just 25p and £1 per day. CABLED is the largest of eight public trials taking place in the UK as part of The Technology Strategy Board’s £25m Ultra Low Carbon demonstrator programme, with the West Midlands consortium contributing 110 of the 350 vehicles trialled on the UKs roads. The data2, analysed by Aston University combines and compares the behaviour patterns of 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEV drivers over two consecutive quarters. Brian Price, Aston University comments: “Collecting real-world usage of electric vehicles (EV) through our satellite mapping and analysis has been essential in understanding actual demands and requirements of EV vehicles for consumers. The journey data gathered is already showing that the current generation of ultra-low carbon vehicles are cheap to run as well as being comparable to petrol & diesel vehicles for speed, ease of use and daily journey distance; using less than 30% of total charge in typical daily use. The next phase of the study will allow us to map out an optimal charging point network to further extend range and improve the convenience of electric cars. Project Leader Neil Butcher from the co-ordinating partner Arup explains the data presents a positive outlook for the mass take-up of EVs. “The phenomenon known as ‘range anxiety’ - concern about battery life when undertaking long journeys - is falling as drivers become more familiar with their vehicles. The low costs of ‘refuelling’ in relatively short periods of time reinforce this. While there are technical challenges ahead - extending vehicle range and preparing for increased demands on the national grid - our results show that even current vehicles are more than capable of meeting users’ day-to-day needs3.” CABLED is one of several Government measures designed to increase the number of low carbon vehicles on Britain’s roads. Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond, recently reiterated the current government’s commitment to this work by investing an additional £24 million in to further developing the UK's low carbon vehicle capability. Reflecting on the findings and the implications for vehicle manufacturers, Mitsubishi Motors’ managing director Lance Bradley added: “Finding that drivers quickly adapt to electric vehicles is good news for the car industry, which is currently investing heavily in the development of low carbon vehicle technologies. “The findings indicate that drivers habitually charge their vehicles, whether the battery is half full or nearly empty, in much the same way as a laptop or mobile phone, which will influence the next generation of battery technology that is incorporated into these vehicles.” The CABLED results show that the average charge time per charge is just less than two hours, with a typical energy transfer of 4-8kWh costing between 40p and £1 depending on the tariff and providing sufficient charge for 20-40 miles of travel. Averaged out across a week, daily use is roughly the equivalent of doing one load of washing in a washer dryer. Charging data such as this helps inform the development of energy infrastructure and Smart Grid technology, in-line with driver needs, as Charles Bradshaw-Smith, head of group E-Mobility R&D at E.ON, says: “Meters installed at each user’s home are giving us invaluable information on behavioural trends. “The most popular time to charge vehicles is overnight but, since most journeys are relatively short, five average length journeys can be completed on one charge. This is evidence to support the need for intelligent charging technology that will allow EVs to interact with the distribution grid – an area in which E.ON is researching into. “The goal is to allow drivers to take advantage of low cost energy whilst enabling EVs to both draw and feed into the grid in order to smooth demand peaks and troughs.” In summary Arup’s Neil Butcher said: “We learn more with each fresh set of data and as the rest of the 110 CABLED drivers take to the roads in coming months, our findings will form part of the largest study of low carbon vehicle use ever compiled. Indications of driver confidence will also be a lot clearer following the publication of the third and fourth quarter results, which will allow us to look at the influence of seasonal changes on driver behaviour.” Further details on the CABLED project can be found at www.cabled.org.uk Notes:1.The percentage of journeys exceeding 45 miles grew from 3% to 5% between quarter 1 and 2 of 2010. Over the same period the average daily miles recorded increased by more than 2 miles and the maximum daily mileage recorded increased from 100.53 to 124.42 miles 2.Data collection and analysisEach vehicle in the CABLED trial is fitted with GPS and data logger, designed and installed by Coventry based RDM Automotive. These record the usage, location and charging habits of each vehicle. From this data the following information can be analysed: Frequency of individual journeys Length and duration of journeys Date & time of journeys Energy used per journey Duration and amount of energy transferred during charge External temperature Location of charging/parking, i.e. home, work, public etc. Average speed 3.The Department for Transport’s 2008 National Travel Survey shows that the average length of car journeys is just seven miles - with drivers spending on average an hour a day travelling. Back to Top i-MiEV wins 'Electric Vehicle of the Year 2010' at the GreenFleet Awards 11-10-2010 The all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV city car has been named Electric Vehicle of the Year at the GreenFleet awards for the second year running. The prestigious award, sponsored by Elektromotive, was presented on 7th October at the Arsenal Emirates Stadium, London. The i-MiEV was praised for displaying the ‘best performance’ and ‘best suitability for purpose in its class’. The judges were impressed with its four seat practicality, range and charge time. It also scored highly for the simplicity with which it could be used, thanks to the use of conventional controls and the functional cabin layout. Mitsubishi Motors’ Sales and Marketing Director, Toby Marshall, commented: “We are delighted to win this prestigious award for the second year running. We have been carrying out an extensive demonstration programme with the i-MiEV this year and we have already received a number of orders for the car, with deliveries starting in January 2011. The i-MiEV is part of a growing portfolio of environmentally-efficient Mitsubishi models. The Colt ClearTec was joined this year by the new ASX ClearTec, boasting new technologies that reduce its CO2 emissions, and we look forward to announcing new initiatives in the near future.” The i-MiEV is a fully electric city car with zero emissions. It's an electric vehicle with no compromise in cabin space – it can comfortably seat 4 adults with room for luggage. It has a top speed of 81 mph, a range of 93 miles and can be trickle charged from flat to full in 7 hours at any UK three-pin socket - and it only costs £2.09 for a full charge. In addition, the i-MiEV can be rapid-charged from flat to 80% in just 30 minutes. The i-MiEV has been playing a major role in the Government’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator programme being run by the Technology Strategy Board and is also part of the Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme, funded by the Department for Transport and managed by Cenex. Calvey-Taylor Haw from Elktromotive and Rufus Hound with Kate Woodward from Mitsubishi Motors Back to Top Best City Electric Vehicle for the Future Award 12-09-2010 The Mitsubishi i-MiEV was awarded the 'Best City Electric Vehicle for the Future' Award at the Start Eco Car Spectacular on Sunday 12th September. The trophy, fashioned from old car parts, was specially designed by Mulberry founder Roger Saul and Grand Designs’ presenter Kevin McCloud. The award was presented by Sir Stirling Moss, who drove the i-MiEV on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. After driving the car, Sir Stirling said: “The i-MiEV is great fun. It’s the most practical electric car currently available, with plenty of room for four adults, impressive acceleration and minimal running costs. It’s a fantastic car for driving in towns and cities." Mitsubishi Motors Managing Director Lance Bradley said: "We are delighted to receive the 'Best City Electric Vehicle for the Future' award. The Start Eco Car Spectacular was a great event that has helped raise awareness of zero emissions vehicles like the i-MiEV. We were also thrilled to welcome Sir Stirling Moss. It might not quite compare with winning the Mille Miglia, but hopefully he enjoyed driving our electric car up The Mall." Watch Sir Stirling Moss drive the i-MiEV Image shows Amanda Weaver, Mitsubishi Electric Vehicle Manager, with Sir StirlingMoss, the ‘Best City Electric Vehicle’ trophy and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV Back to Top Pricing announcement 23-08-2010 We are very pleased to announce the revised price of the award winning all-electric i-MiEV to just £28,990! The first EU vehicles have already been ordered and will be available for delivery from January 1st 2011. After the UK Government consumer incentive, this will be a list price of just £23,990. For sales and demo enquiries, you can contact our London electric vehicle dealer via imiev@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk. Back to Top Mitsubishi Motors UK customers in prime position for £5,000 'Plug-in-car Grant' on i-MiEV 25-02-2010 Following Lord Adonis, Transport Minister’s announcement today, Mitsubishi Motors UK customers will be in a prime position to enjoy the benefits of £5,000 off of the purchase of the multi award winning all electric i-MiEV. The announcement from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) means that from January 2011, motorists will be entitled to a ‘Plug-In Car Grant’ of up to £5,000† when buying an electric, plug-in hybrid or hydrogen fuel cell car meeting their safety, reliability, performance and warranty standards set by the Office for Low Emissions Vehicles (OLEV) in consultation with industry. The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a fully electric city car with zero emissions. It's a real car, ensuring no compromise in safety and reliability, while cabin space easily accommodates 4 adults and room for luggage. It has a top speed of 81 mph, a range of up to 93 miles and can be trickle charged from flat to full in 7 hours at any UK three-pin socket - and it only costs £2.09 for a full charge, the equivalent of £270 for 12,000 miles driving. Rapic charging to an 80% charge is already possible with the i-MiEV, subject to infrastructure developments. Mitsubishi Motors UK’s Managing Director, Lance Bradley, commented: “We are thrilled with this news, particularly as it coincides with the opening of the Mitsubishi Electric Vehicle Dealer in Central London. We are now accepting customer orders for the i-MiEV with deliveries for January 2011. Back to Top Mitsubishi Opens Electric Vehicle Dealer in London 08-02-2010 Today Mitsubishi officially opened the Mitsubishi Electric Vehicle Dealer in St James’s Square, London The MEVC is operational for customer enquiries and demonstrations and customers can contact the dealer on 0207 546 8331 or via email at imiev@mitsubishi-cars.co.uk Click here to find out more about the Mitsubishi Electric Vehicle Dealer. Back to Top Mitsubishi i-MiEV launches uk's largest public electric car trial in the west midlands 12-12-2009 The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has today become the first zero emissions fully electric city car to be used on the government funded Technology Strategy Board user trials. It has a top speed of 81 mph, a range of 93 miles and can be trickle charged from flat to full in seven hours at any UK three-pin socket. In addition the i-MiEV can be fast-charged from flat to 80 per cent in just 30 minutes using the rapid charger. Mr Genichiro Nishina, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Europe, said: “Mitsubishi Motors takes an holistic approach to environmental and sustainability issues at every stage of the vehicle’s design, production and in-service lifecycle. The i-MiEV is the most prominent element of our basket of environmental solutions, which makes the prospect of ultra-low carbon transport a present-day reality”. Endorsing the programme as an i-MIEV driver in the trials, Quentin Willson, said: "These first EVs that go on the Technology Strategy Board's trial mark the start of a seismic shift in the sort of cars we drive and how we power them. “The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a forerunner of a transport revolution that eventually will change the world. At last here's an electric car that doesn't look like a church pew, seats four, does 80 mph and costs less than a quid to charge. What is there not to love?" This is the first stage of a Government-supported UK-wide project to trial electric and ultra low emission vehicles – and begins in the West Midlands today. The keys to 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) will be given to independent drivers – including automotive expert Quentin Willson – to test over the next 12 months by the CABLED (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Vehicle Demonstrators) consortium in Centenary Square, Birmingham. The CABLED consortium will manage the project after being confirmed in June as one of eight successful teams in the £25 million Technology Strategy Board Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Demonstrator Competition. The consortium brings together the expertise of 13 West Midlands-based organisations within the engineering, automotive manufacturing, academic, public and infrastructure sectors, and is led by global engineering consultancy Arup. The project is worth £15 million and will trial 110 vehicles on the roads of Birmingham and Coventry. UK-wide, 340 vehicles are being tested using funding from the Technology Strategy Board. As well as being the largest, CABLED is the first consortium to begin vehicle trials and has recently gained further public backing thanks to £2.5 million funding awarded by Advantage West Midlands (a regional development agency). Neil Butcher, Arup’s project leader of the CABLED consortium said: “Less than 1% of the vehicles registered every year in the UK are electric and most of these are currently used in London. We think that by 2020, low carbon cars will be commercially viable, and it’s important that we start to understand the public’s reaction and provide the necessary infrastructure to prepare for this. “Today’s launch is a landmark occasion for the UK automotive industry, and this project will begin to examine the points where the vehicles meet the built environment – energy generation, battery charging and driver behaviour. This is an important first step on our roads to a low-carbon future.” Back to Top It's Here 17-11-2009 Excitement is building as the first 25 full production all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV’s arrive at Bristol’s Royal Portbury Docks. Final preparation has already begun before the cars hit the road on December 12th 2009 as part of a West Midlands based government trial. The i-MiEV’s left Japan by boat six weeks ago and their arrival has been eagerly awaited, especially by the end users and everyone following their progress via Mitsubishi Motors UK’s i-MiEV Facebook fan page. Back to Top i MiEV has arrived in the UK 30-10-2009 Electric vehicles are not new to Mitsubishi Motors, in fact we started developing all electric vehicles as far back as the 1970’s and our first electric vehicle ‘Libero’ was sold in Japan between 1993 and 1996. With renewed interest and a real demand for electric vehicles Mitsubishi returned to the drawing board and developed the i-MiEV, three production i-MiEV’s have been on extended trials in the UK since October 2008. It has come as no surprise to us that i-MiEV is creating so much interest. We have had many emails asking when will i-MiEV be available to buy and how much it will cost. So when will the i-MiEV arrive – sooner than you think 25 i-MiEV’s arrive in the UK November 2009, this delivery is destined for the West Midlands CABLED trial. A further delivery of i-MiEV’s arrive early 2010 in time for a scheme that is to be run by the Exchequer. Applications to lease a vehicle under the West Midlands CABLED trial have now closed, details of the other scheme are expected shortly. More i-MiEV’s are expected to arrive in the UK later in 2010, these are destined for dealer showrooms. How much will i-MiEV cost? i-MiEV’s on the CABLED trial are being leased at a cost of £350 (including VAT) per month. Retail (on the road) prices for 2010 have not been announced yet and when buying an i-MiEV next year you would need to take in to account any government subsidies should they be introduced. We will announce prices on this website and on Facebook as soon as they become available. More details on i-MiEV will be released over the coming months. To be kept up to date on where you can see i-MiEV, information on prices and how you can test drive an i-MiEV please click here and register or join us on Facebook. Back to Top i MiEV Field Trials 27-10-2009 CABLED In a coordinated move towards ultra-low carbon transport, the multi-award winning i-MiEV is at the cutting edge of the recently announced Government trial of low-emissions vehicles in the UK. The trial is the biggest demonstrator programme for zero and low emissions vehicles in the world, so it is bound to gain a lot of publicity and is designed to help model the imminent reality of a world incorporating the benefits of electric vehicles. We actually have 25 Mitsubishi i-MiEVs taking part in the CABLED (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) programme, which will focus on driving and domestic recharging behaviour across a broad spectrum of users in the region. The cars will be on the road from Saturday 12th December, leaving from Centenary Square in central Birmingham and as the trial is part-funded by the Government, users will only need to contribute £350 per month including VAT towards leasing the i-MiEV. LCV PPP The second government trial in which we are involved is called the LCV PPP (Low Carbon Vehicle Public Procurement Programme). It is part funded by the UK Government and is open to a range of exchequer funded organisations such as the Metropolitan Police, the Environment Agency, Transport for London and various councils. The programme is designed to help illustrate how ultra-low emissions vehicles can be used in a range of different environments and purposes, whilst modelling real-world fleet trial scenarios. Our allocation of vehicles of 25 i-MiEVs have already been allocated to the scheme and the trial is now closed. Back to Top THE MITSUBISHI i MiEV ALL-ELECTRIC CITY CAR TAKES THE JAPANESE CAR OF THE YEAR “MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY” AWARD 26-10-2009 The Mitsubishi Motors i-MiEV city car was announced as the winner of the Japanese Car of the Year “Most Advanced Technology” award at the 41st Tokyo International Motor Show 2009. Full-Production, No Compromise This no-compromise zero-emissions car was praised for the way it has applied its advanced lithium-ion battery technology into a full four-seat family city car, and having achieved full-production status.* Mitsubishi Motors’ EV and PHEV Expertise The Japanese Car of the Year award underlines Mitsubishi Motors’ long standing expertise in the field of electric vehicles since the early 1970s. It also further enforces Mitsubishi Motors’ place at the forefront of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle development and signals excellent progress towards its stated goal of having 20% of total production as either electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles by 2020. *Zero tailpipe emissions. Back to Top A weekend with the i MiEV 13-10-2009 We gave the i-MiEV to family history journalist Lara Glasspool to see what she thought of it over a sunny weekend in the Cotswolds. When the kind bods at Mitsubishi lent me one of their new electric cars for a weekend, at first I couldn’t help but worry “how do I charge it?” and “how far can I go with it?”. The answers turned out to be so straight forward I was sure they were pulling my leg – you charge it by plugging it into the mains and a full charge will take you quite a distance – roughly 90 miles. Perfect for staging a fun-filled, green weekend. So, we got some friends over and took a day trip in our new “space car”, as our intrigued pals called it. Getting four adults in this compact (electric) motor was no problem at all. It's something of a tardis, with plenty of leg room all round and a boot that holds several bags of shopping or one fat dog very nicely. Touch the fob to the little pad where you would normally insert a key and the car chimes to let you know its ready, though it took a moment to realise it was ready to go – it makes the same sound when it's on as it does off – none at all. Having never driven an automatic in my life I had the typical odd sensation of trying to press my left foot on a pedal that wasn’t there but within a minute I was used to it and surprised by how much punch the little thing could give you if you put your foot down. The i-MiEV is a joy to drive. Smooth and quiet and comfortable and I swear you get more looks from passers by than you would if you were in a Porsche. My friends and I headed into the country to make the most of the sunshine. Little Mievy (getting quite fond of it now) ate the hills and glided round the bends of the Cotswolds. As we drove through some little towns, busy with their Saturday shoppers I switched to ‘eco’ mode (which drops the power to preserve the battery) and I almost gave in to the urge to wave at the people watching as I undertook the single easiest bit of parking in my life. After a stunning walk along some ancient ruins we headed back into town for the local farmer’s market and surrounded by sustainably grown vegetables and organically produced cheese, pondered the state of green technology and hoped that more developments like this are coming because we really do need them. On the way home we stopped into a petrol station for snacks and I couldn’t help take a picture of the car next to the pumps and smile at this little fossil-free wonder parked in front of something it might one day make obsolete. Back to Top i MiEV wins ‘Electric vehicle of the year 2009’ at the GreenFleet Awards 07-10-2009 The all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV city car scooped Electric Vehicle of the Year sponsored by EDF Energy at the GreenFleet awards ceremony, on 1st October at the Guildhall, London. The i-MiEV was praised for its four seat practicality, range and charge time. It also scored highly for the simplicity with which it could be used, thanks to the use of conventional controls and functional cabin layout. Mitsubishi Motors’ Sales and Marketing Director, Toby Marshall, commented “The i-MiEV is only the start of an exciting future for Mitsubishi Motors. At the end of this month we’ll be showing the Concept PX-MiEV at the Tokyo Motorshow, a next-generation plug-in hybrid with 141 mpg, and we already have other great environmental technologies such as ClearTec. This low CO2 technology is already on the Colt city car, and will soon be arriving on many other vehicles in the Mitsubishi line up”. Back to Top World Premiere: i MiEV CARGO 07-10-2009 Derived from the production i-MiEV, this concept maximises the outstanding environmental performance and economic efficiency characteristics that define the EV and at the same time adds a generous amount of rear free space to extend the range of uses to which it can be put by corporate users and self-employed operators in particular. Measuring 1350 mm wide by 1180 mm deep and 1100 mm high and having a flat floor, the cube-shaped luggage compartment at the rear of the vehicle allows every inch of available space to be utilised. The height of the compartment floor has been designed to facilitate loading and unloading of luggage and make it more user-friendly. Specifications Overall length3395 mm Overall width1475 mm Overall height1860 mm Wheelbase2550 mm Track F/R1310 mm / 1270 mm Occupants2 MotorPermanent magnet synchronous Max. output47 kW Max. torque180 Nm Max. cruising range160 km Drive trainRear wheel drive Tire sizeFront: 145/65R16; Rear: 175/55R15 Back to Top i MiEV joins Facebook 07-10-2009 We are pleased to announce that we have just launched our official Mitsubishi Motors UK fan page on Facebook for the i-MiEV - all electric city car. This page has been designed to take you behind the scenes of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. You will be able to view photos and video footage of the i-MiEV that has never before been seen in public, be kept up to date with all current news and events, be able to interact with other fans including staff members from Mitsubishi head office, comment on the photos, join discussion boards and let us know what you really think. In celebration of joining Facebook we are exclusively offering the chance for our Facebook fans to come and visit us here at our headquarters in Cirencester to actually drive the i-MiEV. Back to Top Carbon Off-set at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 07-07-2009 There was a seriously large amount of 'flash metal' at this year's high-octane Goodwood Festival of Speed, and I'd hate to think how much CO2 was pumped into the environment as Lewis Hamilton drove the McLaren MP4-23 that took him to last year’s F1 drivers’ cham­pionship and France’s fastest rally driver, Sébastien Loeb, took his Citroën C4 WRC at break-neck speed round the Forest Rally Stage. It was an amazing event, and right at the centre was the Technology Pavilion where at least some of the carbon emissions were off-set by the latest in concept technologies from various manufacturers. There were some futuristic concepts from the likes of Renault as well as completely silent electric motorbikes that will soon be competing in an electric superbike series of their own, including the Isle of Man TT! This is where the i-MiEV was also to be found - and just about made it as a qualifying car this year as the Goodwood rules say that if your car is 'on sale' it can't be displayed in the technology pavilion (the i-MiEV doesn't officially go on sale until November). So there we were, rubbing shoulders and exchanging ideas with anyone and everyone who passed by. Whereas most (all?) others were displaying their concepts (like the Mini ED that isn't due for sale until around 2012) we were able to talk to people about today's reality, not tomorrow's possibilities! Interestingly, it's one of the things we're finding more and more, that we seem to be about two years ahead of everyone else in bringing a full-production EV to market. You'd think this was a 100% advantage, but it means that, strictly speaking, we won't be able to display at next year's show while other EVs will still be concepts and will be able to display their wares to the 140,000 + visitors. More significantly, a lot of the government support isn't scheduled to come in to play until 2011, and we'd have been in the market for over a year by then. let;'s hope things can accelerate and be as flexible as the i-MiEV?! It was great to find out how much people know about low- and ultra-low carbon vehicles, and to be honest I was surprised at how well informed so many people are. Electric vehicles will initially have a higher price tag due to low volume production runs and the high cost of lithium-ion batteries, but when you think through the savings in fuel costs (just circa £45 per 10,000 miles), Congestion Charge (£8 per day), no road tax, and free parking it started to make sense in more than just environmental terms. The i-MiEV also took up its place alongside some very expensive cars like the Maserati MC12, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Ferrari SuperAmerica and Lamborghini Gallardo for the 5 mile Hill Climb parade and unlike some more expensive vehicles, it easily made it to the finish line without breaking down, running out of power, or needing a push! There's a lot of support out there for the i-MiEV, and people were also very interested to hear about the other environmental initiatives going on at Mitsubishi - like the ClearTec technology, next generation plug-in hybrid where the petrol engine is only there to charge the battery not power the vehicle, and things like our Green Plastics (from bamboo resin) and Cedar Wood recycling. There'll be more about our wide range of Mitsubishi's environmental projects and initiatives coming to this website soon, so stay in touch by registering your interest and we'll let you know as and when new information is available on the i-MiEV and our other CO2-lowering projects. Back to Top New Electric Vehicle Group at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) 26-06-2009 On a more general front, we attended the first meeting of the SMMT’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Group this week. The SMMT is the UK motor industry’s official trade body and represents the industry on key issues to government and other organisations. Their website has some useful information such as vehicle CO2 emissions, and loads of other market data. Youll often see or hear a representative of the SMMT, like its Chief Executive Paul Everitt on the TV alongside someone from the AA or RAC. This new group is made up of a wide cross-section of the motor industry representing manufacturers, niche vehicle producers and component suppliers who want to interact with government, stakeholders and industry both in the UK and internationally. Its good that as the first mainstream manufacturer to have a full-production electric vehicle in the UK (the i-MiEV) we are involved in this group from the start. It could well end up helping to shape the future of ultra-low and low-CO2 emissions products and infrastructure moving forwards. Michael Hurwitz (the Head of Environment Policy and Delivery, Department for Transport) gave an interesting talk about how the government plans to reduce CO2 emissions by various key milestones, and how theyve set some quite tough targets for CO2 reduction. Organisations include those involved in the research, development, design, manufacture and/or marketing of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles for commercial and passenger carrying applications. Watch this space for more updates as and when they happen! Back to Top i MiEV on the BBC 24-06-2009 Fantastic news today as the Government’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator projects were announced in London and Birmingham. The i-MiEV is going to play a major role as it takes part in the West Midlands’ CABLED (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) consortium project as well as other areas across the UK, including London. There was a buzz of excitement as The Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Adonis, drove into the Guildhall plaza along with Lord Drayson, the Minister for Science and Innovation. We featured prominently in the BBC's Breakfast News programmes - with the i-MiEV being the major focus of attention as the BBC’s reporter, Maryam Moshiri, took it out for an extended drive around the City's streets and also got some great feedback from a number of passers by. Later in the day we also appeared on regional BBC and ITV news broadcasts as the i-MiEV stole the show across the country. The Government’s Technology Strategy Board was announcing that eight winning consortia will receive a total of £25 million from the Government to help speed up the introduction of ultra low carbon vehicles. The project means that Mitsubishi will also be investing significant sums of money, along with time and effort as we work together with power companies, Regional Development Agencies, councils, some other manufacturers and academic institutions to accelerate the reality of greener transport in the UK. There’ll be 25 i-MiEVs going on the road as part of the trial from November this year, with another 25 available for other customers. You can now register your interest in one of the first full-production all-electric city cars in the UK. This is going to be the biggest project of its kind in the world, so if you want to be an ecological history maker, make sure you get in touch! Back to Top i MiEV trots out to the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 10-06-2009 We took a trip out to the sunny countryside with the i-MiEV this week - drawing in the masses at The 2009 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. This world famous 4 day event saw over 250,000 people come to Gloucestershire from all over the world to enjoy top class eventing at The Duke of Beaufort’s family estate. The estate also hosts the largest outdoor retail site in Europe; definitely selling something for everyone, including Katie Price’s launch of her own new equine clothing range. On the Mitsubishi Motors display stand the i-MiEV also pulled in the crowds. Everyone was very impressed that you can plug the i-MiEV directly in to the mains using a standard 3-pin plug, and at least three people stated they could charge the car with their own wind turbine! The i-MiEV’s very cheap running costs and ease of charging were key items that caught people’s attention, with 56 great sales enquiries received over the weekend, including some traditional equine 4x4 users looking for a second car. Back to Top Oliver Heath to Drive i MiEV in 2009 Eco-Rally 05-06-2009 Great news! We’ve just heard that Oliver Heath – the TV presenter and eco-design champion – is going to be driving the i-MiEV in the Eco-Rally on Monday! The i won thirteen design awards in its first year, including the Japanese Automotive Researchers and Journalists ‘Car of the Year’ in 2007, so Oliver is a great match as he’s been a champion of environmental issues for a long, long time. He says on his website that “without good design - that which raises the emotions, and gets us all fired up - how do we hope to encourage the sorts of numbers needed to switch to sustainable living, to really make a difference? Aspiration and style play key roles in getting us to make the switch to a better cleaner way of living.” We know the i-MiEV is both stylish and aspirational and with zero CO2 emissions they will certainly be a match made in heaven. Oliver even lives in Brighton, so the inter-city journey from Brighton to London’s City Hall in the i-MiEV is going to be the ultimate low-carbon journey. Oliver has a long career promoting excellent eco-design began with his first TV appearance in 1998 when he won BBC Homefront's Young Designer of the Year competition. He is also one of the main presenters and designers on BBC's Changing Rooms, and he is well known for his most recent television series for ITV, Dream Homes, where he followed families all over the UK designing and building their dream homes. Oliver has written 3 books, writes regularly in both broadsheet newspapers and magazines, and has even defined a new ‘Urban Eco Chic’ style, which “promotes the balance of Technology, Nature and Vintage to create spaces that are as functional, beautiful and as good to live in as they are for the environment.” That’s i-MiEV all over then! Back to Top Eco-Rally Preview 03-06-2009 We’re going to be showcasing the i-MiEV and the Colt ClearTec at this year's Revolve Eco-Rally on Monday 8th June. The rally is running from Brighton’s Palace Pier to London’s City Hall and is deliberately scheduled to coincide with World Environment Day on Friday 5th June, the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership's sixth annual conference - "The Changing Climate for Vehicles" and the second annual What Car? Green Awards. It’s going to be so exciting to lead the rally out of Brighton for the 76 mile route to City Hall, where we’ll be met and greeted by Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. We’ll certainly be very noticeable as the i-MiEV will be displaying its bold red and white livery, while the Colt ClearTec has received a full body wrap to highlight the new and up-coming environmental technologies from Mitsubishi Motors. If you can make it to either Brighton (rally departs at 10.00am) or City Hall (static displays from 12.45pm), it’d be great to see you there and answer any questions you may have about Mitsubishi Motors and our plans for future environmental technologies. Back to Top SMMT Track Test Day 21-05-2009 The i-MiEV was the only all-electric car to be shown at the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) Track Test Day today. It went down really well with the nearly 250 journalists who attended from loads of national, regional, fleet and lifestyle publications, and they seemed to really like the car. Most were surprised at how good the car really is, almost expecting it to not be so ‘finished’ and ‘polished’ as an end product. It was particularly interesting to hear their feedback as they get to drive all of the electric vehicles from our main competitors, so they can give proper comparisons, which we can then fed back to our own product teams. The car ran on the ‘city car route’ and was out being driven as much as the Lancer Evolution X, which is really saying something as this is always a very popular car to drive at the test circuit! We had a charging cable on hand, mostly to show how easy it is to charge the car. It worked very well as a powerful and practical visual aid as the charging cable easily plugged into the three pin socket at one end and then into the car at the other. Most seemed to think it would be a much more challenging exercise! After a full 9-to-5 day of demonstrations and only occasional and brief power top-ups the car still had nearly half a full charge on board. Back to Top Models shown for illustrative purposes only Contact us The Mitsubishi range Colt | Lancer | Lancer Evolution X | ASX Outlander | Shogun | L200 | i-MiEV Data protection Click here to see our privacy statement and data protection information... 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With room for four adults, it has a top speed of 87mph and produces the equivalent of 57 horsepower. Its lithium-ion battery has a range of 100 miles and can be charged from flat to 80% in 20 minutes using Mitsubishi's bespoke high-powered charger; otherwise, a normal mains electricity socket will charge the battery from flat to full in six hours. Mitsubishi estimates that the car can travel 10,000 miles on £45 of electricity at current UK domestic prices.Jim Tyrrell, managing director of Mitsubishi, said: "The i-MiEV is a great example of Mitsubishi's ability to innovate and bring the latest technology to market. We have a city car to suit real-world users with its ease of use, great environmental credentials and very low running costs."Around 200 cars will be available in the UK at first, with final costs yet to be determined. A Mitsubishi spokesperson the cars might not be sold outright, but be leased at a cost of around £750 a month.Kieren Puffett, editor of car website Parkers.co.uk who took the i-MiEV for a test drive today, said the car was ideal for urban areas. "Through the town, the car is particularly torquey, it can get away from traffic lights and across roundabouts really quite quickly. That's quite a nice benefit for town driving."He added: "Because it's based on an existing city car, the characteristics are fairly familiar. If someone got in, I don't think they'd notice anything massively adrift."Puffett had some reservations, however, about Mitsubishi's claims on the car's range. "I deliberately drove the car with headlights, heater and the radio on. I did about 50 minutes of driving and covered about 22 miles — and I discharged the battery to half way from full."Robert Evans, chief executive of Cenex, a government-backed agency that is leading the introduction of low-carbon road transport to the UK, welcomed the i-MiEV. He said that momentum towards the increased electrification of transport had been building in the UK ever since the publication of a report by Julia King, vice chancellor of Aston University and a former director of advanced engineering at Rolls-Royce. Working with economist Nicholas Stern, King reviewed the vehicle and fuel technologies which could help to decarbonise road transport in the next 25 years. They identified electric cars as a major feature of the future of personal transport."If progress is to be maintained, the public needs to be convinced that electric vehicles are a practical proposition that are capable of fulfilling their transport needs," said Evans. "The UK launch of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV — capable of carrying four passengers and with a range of 100 miles — marks an important step in this process.''Mitsubishi has been developing its electric vehicle technology since 1995, most notably producing in-wheel electric motors that were showcased in an all-electric Lancer Evolution rally car in 2005 though Tyrrell said that specific technology was some way from market yet. This allows each wheel to be driven independently by its own motor. "In-wheel technology lends itself very well to 4-wheel drive performance but is not cost-effective when considering mass-market applications."Lance Bradley, sales director at Mitsubishi, said: "The i-MiEV is just one of Mitsubishi's environmental initiatives to be unveiled this year. In February, we will launch the Colt ClearTec which uses stop-start technology to radically reduce CO2 emissions. 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