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Mitsubishi CT MIEV Concept Auto Show Photo

Mitsubishi displayed what it hopes will be the future of hybrid technology in its CT MIEV concept vehicle. The CT, a B-series vehicle artfully styled in California is a bold step ahead for Mitsu; both in the styling and the innovative MIEV drivetrain. The Mitsubishi In-wheel-motor Electric Vehicle (MIEV) program consists of one lightweight-aluminum electric motor mounted on the inside of each of the four 20inch wheels. A mid-mounted 1L (one-liter) gasoline engine is used solely to make the electricity powering the in-wheel-motors: unlike other, more conventional hybrids, the gasoline engine never propels the car directly. The four electric motors combine to produce 140hp and, as they act independently of one-another, full-time all wheel drive. Ditching the transmission lets Mitsubishi mount the fuel tank beneath the driver for more interior space. The most appealing prospect of the MIEV system is its flexibility. The gasoline engine could be replaced with any of the alternative fuel engines currently being investigated, including hydrogen.

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