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It's Electric: Mitsubishi Introduces the CA-MiEV

If you've ever been through our showroom at Skyline Mitsubishi then you probably have noticed the unique little i-MiEV Hatchback.  MiEV, which stands for Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle, is the automaker's eco-friendly line of EV technology. Now the MiEV family just got a little bigger, following the recent debut of the CA-MiEV at the Geneva Motor Show.

The new Mitsubishi will maintain the sporty compact design associated with electric cars, but new and…

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Being Released in Japan

Hitting showrooms in Japan at the end of this month, is the highly anticipated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. This means the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is one step closer to being sold in the U.S. and released in the greater Denver area. Until then, at Skyline Mitsubishi we are excited to uncover all of the innovative features that the plug-in SUV will have to offer.

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Mitsubishi Teams with USC to Help Drive Smart Grid Project

Without a stable network of electric vehicle infrastructure, there is no future for electric mobility. In order to ensure that such a system is in place and EV's don't become extinct before their time, innovators like Mitsubishi are working on projects like the Smart Grid Living Laboratory Project.

Teaming up with savvy minds at the University of Southern California (USC), Mitsubishi will provide 12 of its eco-friendly, technologically advanced Mitsubishi i-MiEV models to…

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Mitsubishi Working on an Electric Lancer Evo?

There's no doubt that Mitsubishi is embracing environmental responsibility like never before, but some are worried that means the Japanese automaker will lose sight of its performance-driven heritage. Of course, these are also two aspects of the automotive world that do not need to remain exclusive. And to prove it, Mitsubishi may be planning on making a drastic change to one vehicle in its lineup.

Specifically, a new report indicates that an electric version…

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EPA Names Mitsubishi i #1 in Fuel Efficiency

Based on the 2012 EPA Annual Fuel Economy Guide mileage estimates, the new Mitsubishi i delivers a jaw-dropping, EPA-estimated 112 combined MPGe… That's an estimated 126 MPGe on the highway and 99 MPGe in the city. For readers not familiar with the acronym, MPGe refers to miles per gallon-electric.

Considering the long-term value that comes with that kind of efficiency, it's hard to believe that the i starts as low as $21,625…

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Mitsubishi Lowers EV Price Floor, Raises Bar on Economic Efficiency

The Wall Street Journal recently took a close look at the Mitsubishi i electric compact vehicle, coming to Skyline Mitsubishi near Denver, Colorado. In the article, this new Mitsubishi was hailed as a great entry level EV.

At first shake, WSJ blogger Jonathan Welsh was impressed by the new price point set by the i-MiEV, with a U.S. MSRP starting base price of $31,125. This compares favorably with Ford's electric Focus in…

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Good News for Fans of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Warning: If you a) don't like good news b) aren't interested in supporting our environment or c) want a ridiculously expensive model with terrible fuel-economy, then stop reading...this article isn't for you. If, however, you're ready to get excited about fantastic news regarding a remarkably affordable, EPA approved model with the best fuel-efficiency in the market, then by all means listen up!

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Plant-Based Materials Keep Mitsubishi Grounded in Green

What's black, protects the base of your new Mitsubishi model and is made from plants? Upon reading the first two descriptions Skyline Mitsubishi is guessing you thought of floor mats but then read the last one and reconsidered. Well, you shouldn't second guess yourself because the answer "floor mats" is entirely true. As part of an effort to green up vehicles from bottom to top, Mitsubishi has developed a mat made from plant-based fibers.

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EPA Bestows Green Award Upon Mitsubishi i

With so many hybrid contenders swimming in the market and plenty more getting ready to dive in, it can be difficult for consumers to determine which model is truly the biggest fish in the pond. Skyline Mitsubishi would like to assuage any confusion and inform those in the greater Denver area that the Mitsubishi i is undeniably the green winner.

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Hybrid Plus Diesel Finds a Home in the New Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

Trying something new in the automotive world can be a bit nerve-racking, especially for consumers who have come to rely on the constancy of a certain brand. So it's understandable that some may raise an eyebrow at the next step in hybrid technology that Mitsubishi is taking. Skyline Mitsubishi, however, has a great amount of confidence in the automaker and thinks that the eleventh-generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evo with hybrid-diesel power may just be what the green car industry needs.

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