Mitsubishi's Plug-in Hybrid EV System Wins 'RJC Technology of The Year 2014' Award
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that its Plug-in Hybrid EV System, which is an electric vehicle technology in the new mid-size SUV outlander PHEV, has been awarded the 'RJC Technology of the Year 2014' by Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan (RJC). The Plug-in Hybrid EV System features a high-capacity drive battery, front and rear motors, generator and gasoline engine for generation of power as well as for driving at high speeds, featuring hybrid driving that provides a longer all-electric cruising range and is powered mainly by the motors.
The Plug-in Hybrid EV System automatically selects an optimum drive mode for driving conditions and remaining battery charge from three drive modes:
1) EV Drive Mode
2) Series Hybrid Mode
3) Parallel Hybrid Mode
The Plug-in Hybrid EV System was highly acclaimed for its high environmental performance, smooth acceleration, as well as quietness of a luxury vehicle.
In order to achieve sustainable driving, Mitsubishi continues to proactively introduce electric-powered vehicles including EVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles) into the market aiming to become a leading company in electric-powered vehicle technologies while contributing towards environmental conservation by reducing CO2 emission at the global level.
Credits: Oneshift News Team
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