Mitsubishi, Peugeot and Citroen to Work Together on Electric Powertrians.
The three large automotive producers have announced a new cooperative project and started a feasibility study the development and supply of power trains for electric vehicles.
The initiative was announced as the three major firms continue their discussion to extend their exist collaborations in regard to electric vehicles. In Europe, MMC (Mitsubishi Motors Corporation) and PSA Peugeot Citroen have already signed an agreement regarding the development and supply of electric vehicles for the region.
The companies plan to start production of their prospective electric models sometime in the near future. The new i-MiEV is already on sale and the European producers Citroen with its C-zero and Peugeot iOn will be in the showrooms before the end of the year.
The announcement was made at the end of June in Paris and Tokyo by the involved firms.
The i-MiEV is based upon Mitsubishis I and is a small city car.