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Mitsubishi Premiers Electric MiniVan Concept
Source: Mitsubishi Motors
(2/28/2006)

Mitsubishi Concept EZ MIEVToday Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is premiering the Mitsubishi Concept-EZ MIEV 4WD mono-box concept at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show. The Concept-EZ1 MIEV1 showcases the company's MIEV concept for next-generation electric vehicles that employs in-wheel motors and a high energy-density lithium-ion battery system as core technologies.
1 EZ: "Easy"- describes the easy-to-use nature of the interior and the vehicle's leisurely functionality
2 MIEV: Mitsubishi In-wheel motor Electric Vehicle
MITSUBISHI Concept-EZ MIEV walkaround
1. The Concept-EZ MIEV design projects high-stability road-hugging looks with a wheel-at-a-corner layout made possible by using an outer-rotor type in-wheel motor in each wheel to drive the mono-box body.

2. The under-floor lithium-ion battery system keeps the floor low and flat, allowing the Concept-EZ MIEV to offer roomy passenger space and seating arrangement versatility that matches a large mono-box model within compact 3700 mm (L) x 1800 mm (W) x 1750 mm (H) dimensions.

3. By taking maximum advantage of the absence of a centerline powertrain that distinguishes the MIEV concept the van can provide three seating arrangements:
1. Lounge mode: A conference room-like space with the seats arranged in a circle.

2. Transport mode: Cavernous luggage space with the rear seats stowed under the floor.

3. Driving mode: Appropriate for normal driving conditions, spacious and comfortable seating for five adults.
4. With no central pillar, the double-opening doors on the left side (the rear door swings on hinges located at the rear of the vehicle) enhance passenger entry and exit as well as facilitating loading and unloading of luggage.

5. The Mitsubishi Concept-EZ MIEV is powered by a 20 kW outer-rotor in-wheel motor at each wheel, for a maximum output of 80 kW (110 ps). Making upgrades in power and torque easy, this type of in-wheel motor also offers significant advantages in terms of space and operating efficiency, and in weight reduction.
The 2006 Geneva Motor Show runs from February 28 through March 12 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex, opening to the general public on March 2.

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