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leblanc2.0

10-14-2006 05:42 PM

Mitsubishi i MiEV 63Cv 180Nm Vmax 130Km/h - What you think?

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The i MiEV electric motor is mounted in the standard engine's rear-midship location and generates 47kW (63 hp) peak power. The car has an operating range of approximately 80 to 100 miles with a top speed of 80 mph and is actually much torquier than its conventionally-powered counterpart, generating 130 lb-ft to the standard i's 69.

More: http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/12/m...an-electric-i/

Mattk

10-15-2006 03:14 AM

It doesn't travel very far, does it? I prefer conventional cars, thank you very much. I've never really understood the concept of electric cars.

gigdy

10-15-2006 06:18 PM

I think anything that save gas is great. Cus it leaves more gas for the rest of us.

Mattk

10-16-2006 09:54 AM

^ :lol: I totally agree.

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Why the hell are they always doing electric cars so fucking ugly?!?!

That's actually a really good point. I guess they think that such designs are aerodynamically efficient or something. It seems silly, but I'm sure there's a rational explanation.

dingo

10-16-2006 09:56 AM

Its slow, who cares.

Mattk

10-16-2006 11:08 AM

Well there are certain areas where speed is not necessary. Few, but there are applications for this type/class of vehicle.

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