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Mitsubishi's innovative i-MiEV electric vehicle has today been showcased at NSW Parliament House as part of a NSW Government Trial.

The vehicle, one of only two in the country, is being trialled this week by staff at the Department of Environment Climate Change and Water (DECCW) to test its performance as part of a working fleet. During an official inspection NSW Environment and Climate Change Minister Frank Sartor met with Mitsubishi's Vice President of Brand and Marketing, Paul Unerkov, received a brief presentation on Mitsubishi's benchmark electric vehicle technology, and enjoyed a drive in the snappy city commuter.

Mr Sartor is enthusiastic about the potential of electric vehicles in NSW. "Our fleet has about 25,000 vehicles so the potential for electric cars to help us make savings in carbon emissions is huge," he said.

Mr Sartor said the NSW Government has formed an Electric Vehicle Taskforce to look at the technology, infrastructure, policy, and legislation that would ensure motorists could gain early access to electric vehicles.

Mr Unerkov said "The team at Mitsubishi Motors is proud to be at the forefront of the evolution of environmentally sound motoring in Australia and is looking forward to working with the government on creating a sustainable future".

Over the next few months, the two Mitsubishi i-MiEVs are set to continue their journey being tested in 'real world' environments by government fleets, private fleets and media across the nation.

For further information, contact:

Lenore Fletcher

Senior Manager Corporate Communications

Telephone: (08) 8275 2348

E-mail: lfletcher@mmal.com.au


Kit Bashford

Manager Corporate Communications

Telephone: (02) 9937 1618

E-mail: kbashford@mmal.com.au

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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 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 around the world have chosen to drive a Mitsubishi vehicle. There are Mitsubishi dealers in more than 200 sites across Australia.

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