Rumormill: Mitsubishi considering plug-in powertrain for next Evolution?
Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV - Click above for high-res image gallery
The Mitsubishi PX-MiEV, which will get its official debut this week at the Tokyo Motor Show, may be a harbinger of exciting things to come if there's any truth at all to a report from Autocar indicating that the concept's unique hybrid powertrain may see production in the next-generation Evolution XI.
There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of evidence that this may be the case, other than the fact that the concept vehicle uses a similar all-wheel drive system as the current Evolution X. In any case, the PX-MiEV features an electric motor powering the rear wheels along with a hybridized engine and motor combination up front that can either power the front wheels or recharge the battery pack.
Plus, there's the obligatory plug that will allow the car to be charged off the grid, and a full battery pack would result in a 30-mile EV range. We're not so sure that this is the direction the Japanese automaker will take for its next performance halo car, but we'd certainly be interested to see the technology in action.
Gallery: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV
[Source: Autocar]
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catharzdoshu 6:38PM (10/19/2009)
Mitsubishi did create an EV version of the Evo IX, so I wouldn't be at all surprised.
I personally own an Evo IX and would happily trade it for an XI with electric drive.
But, it'd have to get more than a 30 mile range. My commute is 85km per day (which I currently do by train). I'd happily drive an EV, as driving takes me half the time.
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Mike!!ekiM 8:37PM (10/19/2009)
For me 30 mile range is a good start, if it keeps the price down to affordable.
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