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Cool Cars & Auto Trends[Cool Cars & Auto Trends] The i MiEV Sport is actually somewhat more of an electric car, it is actually a mini solar wind-power station. To keep its lithium ion battery charged, the i MiEV relies on solar calls mounted in the roof, along with an electricity generating fan tucked within its front grill.

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japanesesportcars.comhttp://www.japanesesportcars.com/2008-new-york-auto-show-mitsubishi-motors-showcases-little-cars-with-big-capabilities_1508.html [japanesesportcars.com] 2008 New York Auto Show: Mitsubishi Motors Showcases Little Cars ...: minicars, the Concept-cX will appear at the New York International Auto show.The Concept-cX showcases a forward-thinking small SUV design that offers high levels of road and environmental performance with a newly developed 1.8-liter clean diesel engine mated to a Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission). With its high seat position providing a wider field of view and its split tailgate giving easy access to the luggage compartment, the Concept-cX offers enhanced safety, utility and convenience.

Globiz Used Car Blogshttp://www.globiz-motors.com/blog/mitsubishi-motors-shows-i-miev-at-new-york-international-auto-show.htm [Globiz Used Car Blogs] Mitsubishi Motors shows i MiEV at New York International Auto Show: To boost electric power generation i MiEV SPORT also employs solar panels in its roof and a generator turbine driven by the airflow passing through the front grille. Another feature is its wireless microwave-based battery-charging system.

RaVeN Production Corp.http://radioactivemonkey.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/futuristic-automotive-on-debate/ [RaVeN Production Corp.] FUTURISTIC AUTOMOTIVE!!! ON DEBATE!!!: The Tokyo Motor Show is coming up in October and Mitsubishi has let out some information about their debuts. One of the premieres will be a battery-powered 2+2 coupe dubbed the i MiEV Sport.

Greenthinkershttp://www.greenthinkers.org/blog/2007/11/tokyo_auto_show_mitsubishi_i_m.html [Greenthinkers] Tokyo Auto Show: Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport: Another interesting concept car on display at the Tokyo Auto Show is the Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport. Effective use of energy in the i MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) Sport is achieved by installing an auxiliary solar panels .

My Cool Hybrid || Hybrid Vehicle News and Information - carbon-neutral commuting[My Cool Hybrid || Hybrid Vehicle News and Information - carbon-neutral commuting] Tokyo Auto Show: Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport: By Nathan Effective use of energy in the i MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) Sport is achieved by installing an auxiliary solar panels on the roof, a power-generating fan inside the front grill, and regenerative braking .

Land Rover UK Forumshttp://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=99862 [Land Rover UK Forums] Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Dominate the Tokyo Motor Show: As one example, Toyota Motor Corporation introduced its 1/X (pronounced "one-Xth") concept vehicle, a Prius-like sedan that tips the scales at a third of the weight of the Prius and obtains double the Prius' fuel economy. The vehicle cuts its weight by using carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic in its frame and boosts its fuel economy with a small plug-in hybrid powertrain that can be fueled with either gasoline or E85, a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline.

The Tech Lifehttp://www.thetechlife.org/travel-autos/3510-10-craziest-concept-cars-tokyo-motor-show.html [The Tech Life] 10 Craziest Concept Cars from the Tokyo Motor Show: Two of the motors are built directly into the wheels. The highlight of Mitsubishi's new concept is the ability to use microwaves to recharge.

GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Concept Sitehttp://www.gm-volt.com/2007/09/07/enter-mitsubishi-to-the-plug-in-race-i-miev-sport/ [GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Concept Site] Enter Mitsubishi to the Plug-in Race: i MiEV Sport: Mitsubishi has now announced its intention to present a plug-in electric concept car at the Tokyo Auto Show in October. The car will be called the i MiEV SPORT. It will be compact sized and use 2 front in wheel and 1 rear electric motor ...

Tranquility,Harmony and Serenityhttp://harmonyandserenity.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!11228EF7769744C!1392.entry [Tranquility,Harmony and Serenity] The hydrogen car is here: Inside, it will provide space for four in a futuristic looking cabin. Instead of a fuel gauge there will be a range meter that tells you how far you can travel with the hydrogen left in the tank.

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