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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will provide 10 i MiEV electric vehicles for official use at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit.
The electric vehicles will be used by world leaders and the media. Additionally, the vehicles will comprise one part of an on-site display and test-drive programme.
MMC will take the i MiEV electric vehicle to market next year in Japan.
It's based on the "I" minicar, and uses a large-capacity lithium-ion battery and a compact, high-output electric motor in place of the traditional powertrain. MMC is conducting fleet tests in co-operation with domestic electric power companies.
Plans are under way to start fleet testing the i MiEV, pictured below, at American power companies this year.
