Mitsubishi is announcing a plan to sell an "electric car" with a 93 mile range in 2010? What's wrong with this picture? Can't they get more than 93 mile range out of battery technology in the next 6 years? Let's hope that range REALLY ends up being 200 miles or so !!

"Aikawa said the planned mini-electric car, which will be available for test fleets next year, has a cruising range of 93 miles on a single charge and can be recharged in a regular home.

Mitsubishi is targeting housewives who drive to pick up children from school, go grocery shopping and won't need to travel long distances, Aikawa said, adding that they are expected to enjoy owning a car that never needs to fill up at a gas station.

Officials said the electric car will cost slightly more than a comparable gas-engine vehicle but they hope to keep prices down through government aid available for buyers of ecological cars. Although the price isn't decided, it may sell for under 2 million yen ($19,000), according to Mitsubishi Motors."


http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/business/11618972.htm

Sadly, that wouldn't get me to work and back. I hate my commute though I've made the best of it by buying Hybrid

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