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For some reason I can’t really figure out, a lot of electric vehicle industry buzz surrounds the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The little battery electric gets a lot of attention. I haven’t figured out why either, because these cars are ugly, only kind of impressive in performance, and don’t exactly have much about them that says “safe.”

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The Japanese government and the city of Tokyo, Japan are teaming with Better Place to test the viability of electric taxi cabs in the city. These taxis are slated to hit the roads as early as January and will utilize Better Place’s battery-swapping system to keep the taxis running 24/7.

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The little electric car that could is turning out to be the Mitsubishi i MiEV, which released a year ahead of schedule in Japan and is slated for release under the Citroen and Peugeot brands in Europe. Because of strong demand in Japan, the little car’s target production numbers are being increased as the first 2,000 cars sold out quickly.

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The prototype for the Mitsubishi Global i MiEV was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. Very much like the original i MiEV, this version is the “global” model, meant for the world market. It features a wider stance, longer “bumper” overhangs for protection, and the steering wheel is on the correct, American side of the car.

Read More: Geneva Motor Show: Mitsubishi Global i MiEV Prototype Revealed

The new i MiEV electric car from Mitsubishi has received a fair amount of notice in the past few months as an urban commuter EV. This new version sees some improvement to the design and looks.

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Mitsubishi has announced that it will debut an all-new, high-performance version of its i MiEV concept electric car at the Geneva Motor Show this March. While the Mitsubishi press release is short on details and long on marketing buzz, “The i MiEV SPORT AIR explores the future possibilities for zero-emission vehicles, placing a greater bias on exhilarating driving pleasure.”

Read More: Mitsubishi to Debut High-Performance Version of i MiEV Electric Car at Geneva Motor Show

The Mitsubishi Corporation has penned a deal with the French group PSA which will supply 10,000 MiEVs to them in 2011 (which doubles expected European production estimates). These cars will be sold under PSA’s current distribution network under the Citroen and Peugeot brands.

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Got an opinion about the Mistubishi i MiEV? Maybe shape the future of how this car company views EVs? Well, here ya go. While it might be nothing more than a customer relations marketing tool, this survey could very well shape how Mitsubishi sees itself in the electric future.

Read More: Mitsubishi Wants to Know What You Think About the i MiEV