“Eaton is pleased to utilize its leadership in sustainability, energy efficiency and power distribution during Mitsubishi’s clean energy tour,” said Tim Old, business unit manager, Electric Transportation Infrastructure, Eaton Corp. “This tour displays the efficiency and capability of plug-in vehicles and how quick-charging stations like Eaton’s can be used to extend the range of electric vehicles and reduce driver’s range anxiety.”

PHOTO: Getting set to mobilize the Mitsubishi i-MiEV all-electric vehicle on its journey across Canada in Cape Spear, Nfld., the easternmost point in North America. (Left to right) Koji Soga, president and CEO Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada; Jeff Krakowiak, VP and GM Canada for Electrical Sector Americas, Eaton Corp.; Tom Hann, City Councilor and chair of the St. John’s Transportation Commission; Shawn Skinner, minister of the Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; and Brad Gushue, Olympic curling gold medalist.

Based on the Japanese i-Car platform (Mitsubishi’s four-passenger electric car with zero tailpipe emissions), the i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle), will leave on a 28-day, coast-to-coast tour that covers about 7500 kilometres. The “Clean Across Canada” tour will arrive in Vancouver for the Electric Vehicle 2010 Conference and Trade Show (September 13).

Eaton says its quick-charging system enables the i-MiEV vehicle to recharge swiftly before moving on to the next stop. Stops on the tour include Mitsubishi dealerships, electrical utilities and select Eaton locations across Canada.

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