Mitsubishi i Ranked Top Fuel Economy Car
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA), said Thursday that the company’s 2012 Mitsubishi i electric vehicle has scored first-place honors on the EPA’s list of “Fuel Economy Leaders: 2012 Model Year” in the governmental agency’s annual Fuel Economy Guide.
[ Also Read: New Ad Campaign for All-Electric Mitsubishi i Car ]According to the EPA’s website, says MMNA, the Fuel Economy Guide is “an annual publication containing the fuel economy estimates for all cars and light trucks. The guide includes much more information that appears on the window sticker alone. It includes information about alternative fueled vehicles, the range of fuel economy for different classes of vehicles, a list of fuel economy leaders, and tips for improving fuel economy.”
[ Also Read: Nissan Electric Vehicles to Use Solar Power ]The annual Fuel Economy Guide is published jointly by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE).
“With 17,000 i-MiEV-based units produced for various international markets, we look forward to providing North American consumers with an exceptionally well-engineered electric vehicle,” said Yoichi Yokozawa, president and CEO of MMNA.