Mitsubishi and Peugeot / Citroen: a natural collaboration

One does not run on gold and french is not too a pity this chapter. Japan is about to commercialize the first electric car has high diffusion, while PSA Peugeot / Citroen is a master of the diesel engine. And both have an incentive to minimize their costs of development and production, particularly in terms of research alternative powertrains, ahead.

That unshakable reasons that bring these two manufacturers to want to diversify their various collaborations.

A healthy alliance

So far, this alliance rather enjoys a PSA, including provision of new models. Thus, the Mitsubishi Outlander has been renamed Citroen C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007 on the European chessboard automobiles. The small electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV car is about to be cloned Citroen C-Zero and Peugeot iOn. These last will be offered in Europe during 2010.

Currently, the two companies jointly build a new ultra modern factory in Russia.

A promising future

These two companies, not being a lil geniuses at hybrid technology, have any interest in jointly develop or quickly this type of engine, which has become a staple of the industry.

Currently, engineers are working on a Mitsubishi atmospheric engine combines a rechargeable electric motor, while their vis-a-vis working on a hybrid powertrain based on a diesel engine. Two complementary solutions that will serve the interests to both motorists european and Asian, as well as specific requirements of North American motorists.

In this new adventure, Mitsubishi would provide the French batteries more efficient lithium-ion battery and can provide a more generous autonomy.