Electric Vehicle |
1. History |
Development of electric vehicles first started in the 1970's. 36 LIBERO-EVs were sold between 1993 and 1996. Subsequently, EV development is progressing to establish the critical technologies needed for electric vehicles.
2. Demonstration Testing |
We are developing lithium-ion batteries and high-performance motors as equipped on the Eclipse EV, while demonstration testing is on-going.
We are undertaking research for the practical application of high capacity manganese lithium-ion batteries and light-weight motors, key EV/HEV technologies (batteries/motors).
Our research findings have been publicly presented and the Mitsubishi Eclipse EV Prototype has been participating in demonstration tests like the Shikoku EV Rally (Japan's largest public street EV rally) since 2001.
In fiscal year 2003, Mitsubishi showed off its EV technical know-how and demonstrated improvements in EV mobility on normal road and highway driving courses. Mitsubishi Motors is also set to challenge Mt. Fuji's 5th stage (altitude 2,400m) alpine road and Shikoku's central mountain road.
We are undertaking research for the practical application of high capacity manganese lithium-ion batteries and light-weight motors, key EV/HEV technologies (batteries/motors).
Our research findings have been publicly presented and the Mitsubishi Eclipse EV Prototype has been participating in demonstration tests like the Shikoku EV Rally (Japan's largest public street EV rally) since 2001.
In fiscal year 2003, Mitsubishi showed off its EV technical know-how and demonstrated improvements in EV mobility on normal road and highway driving courses. Mitsubishi Motors is also set to challenge Mt. Fuji's 5th stage (altitude 2,400m) alpine road and Shikoku's central mountain road.
 Eclipse EV Prototype |
 "Shikoku EV Week 2003/EV Ekiden" Course |
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The Eclipse EV (prototype) that participated in "Shikoku EV Week 2003" has a "Vehicle Homepage" open to the public which shows real-time vehicle information like current location, speed, remaining battery charge, an on-board camera equipped at the driver's side that shows the forward view, and makes use of the latest telematics technology.
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Eclipse EV Prototype Specification Summary |
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 In-vehicle Layout |
 Motor (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) |
3. Lithium-Ion Battery Development |
Other companies, in co-operation with the Japan Storage Battery Company Limited, have been focused on promoting the development of high-performance manganese lithium-ion battery applications for EV and HEV vehicles.
Lithium-ion batteries, compared with other typical lead and nickel hydride batteries, have superior energy density (energy that can be extracted per unit mass or per unit volume), power density (power that can be extracted per unit mass or per unit volume), and are currently the most desirable second-generation battery.
Lithium-ion batteries, compared with other typical lead and nickel hydride batteries, have superior energy density (energy that can be extracted per unit mass or per unit volume), power density (power that can be extracted per unit mass or per unit volume), and are currently the most desirable second-generation battery.