Hydro-Québec, Mitsubishi collaborate on all-electric car trial
Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) have announced an unprecedented trial program that will put 50 of Mitsubishi’s all-electric cars on the streets of Boucherville, QC.
Under the $4.5 million pilot program, Mitsubishi and Hydro-Québec will
put up to 50 of Mitsubishi’s zero-emission all-electric i-MiEV
passenger cars on the streets of Boucherville in the largest Canadian
project ever fielded to integrate, test, and evaluate all-electric
vehicles on urban streets under real-world conditions.
The project, which was announced by Mitsubishi and Hydro-Québec at the
recent Montreal International Auto Show, is scheduled to begin in the
fall of 2010 and will expose fleet drivers from Boucherville,
Hydro-Québec, and other approved companies to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV
all-electric minicar, in both fall and winter urban conditions.
The i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) is an all-electric,
charge-at-home/office commuter car. Because the battery, the motor and
other EV components are mounted beneath the floor, the i-MiEV seats
four adults and offers significant interior room and cargo space. Other
features include excellent acceleration and a very low centre of
gravity, both of which contribute to superior handling and stability.
The i-MiEV’s specialized battery can be charged with a standard 110v
wall socket or 220v dryer type socket commonly found in Canada.
In making the announcement, Hydro-Québec President and CEO Thierry
Vandal said that the project is a vital element in the company’s
commitment to environmental stewardship.
“As announced last year in our strategic plan, Hydro-Québec is
committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by playing a key role in
the electrification of transportation,” said Vandal. “This trial is
designed to study the vehicles’ charging behaviour, driving experience
as well as overall driver satisfaction. It will also allow Hydro-Québec
to evaluate the challenges involved in integrating electric vehicles
into its grid.”
Various parameters will be tested and evaluated under the program
including overall vehicle performance, driving behaviour, user
satisfaction, battery life, charging cycles and charging station
performance.
“We are very proud to be leading the way to a greener and more
sustainable future by developing environment-friendly vehicles, fuelled
by clean, renewable energy,” added Koji Soga, president and CEO of
MMSCAN.
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