Australia's First Public Fast Charger To Be Unveiled At Mitsubishi

Australian's get to see what the super-fast electric vehicle charger looks like, following the unveiling at Mitsubishi in Adelaide.

February 2, 2011 (FPRC) -- Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) will unveil the nation’s first ever, public electric vehicle fast charger at the company’s head office in Adelaide on Wednesday February 2nd.

The newly installed fast charger unit is believed to be the first of its kind open for public use in the Southern Hemisphere and can charge the Mitsubishi i-MiEV battery to 80 per cent capacity in just 30 minutes.

Attendees will include senior representatives from Adelaide’s i-MiEV owners, along with their vehicles, as well as VIPs, guests, and Mitsubishi employees.

DATE: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
TIME: 9:00 am for 9:30 am sharp start
VENUE: Mitsubishi Motors Australia head office, 1284 South Road, Clovelly Park, Adelaide
OPPORTUNITY: capture imagery of Australia’s first ever public electric vehicle fast charger in action and drive a Mitsubishi i-MiEV.
TALENT: MMAL President and CEO, Masahiko Takahashi; Adelaide City Lord Mayor, Mr Stephen Yarwood; Marion City Mayor, Felicity Ann Lewis

For further information, contact:
Lenore Fletcher, Head of Corporate Communications
Telephone: (08) 8275 2348
E-mail: lfletcher@mmal.com.au

Shona Connolly, Corporate Communications Coordinator
Telephone: (08) 8275 2676
E-mail: sconnolly@mmal.com.au
www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au


--ABOUT MITSUBISHI--
Mitsubishi Motors Australia is part of the global Mitsubishi Motors organisation and is fully owned by Mitsubishi, one of the world's largest companies.

The company's history dates back to 1870, when Mitsubishi's Japanese founder, Yataro Iwasaki, started a shipping company with three steamships. The company grew from strength to strength and, in 1914, registered the Mitsubishi three-diamond trademark. This symbol embodies more than 130 years of tradition, and has earned the confidence and trust of customers all over the world.

Mitsubishi takes great pride from knowing that more than 11 million people from around the world have chosen to drive a Mitsubishi vehicle. There are Mitsubishi dealers in more than 200 sites across Australia. These professional and knowledgeable dealers help owners ensure their Mitsubishi car is always looked after by fully-trained Mitsubishi technicians, using genuine Mitsubishi parts that meet stringent global standards.



Mitsubishi works hard to develop award winning new cars and automotive technology.

If you would like to know more about the iMiEV Electric Cars or a Mitsubishi commercial vehicle see the Mitsubishi website.

Send an email to Lenore Fletcher of Mitsubishi Motors Australia
(08) 8275 2348

Keywords: electric vehicle, electric cars, environmentally friendly cars

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