Some people say electric cars are as green as the energy that powers them. In order to boost its green car credentials, Mitsubishi Motors North America has launches a solar powered charging station at headquarters in Cypress, California.
According to a press statement released by the company, the idea is to symbolize the company’s commitment to electric vehicle readiness and kick off preparations as certified Mitsubishi dealers become EV-ready in anticipation of the scheduled launch date of Mitsubishi i for each state.
The charging station is powered by 96, 175W photovoltaic modules from Mitsubishi Electric. It supports CHAdeMO compatible electric vehicles such as the Mitsubishi i, due out in November of this year. Mitsubishi is now taking pre-orders for the vehicle.
The station’s capabilities are quite impressive. It can charge up to four vehicles at once and features three types of chargers with different voltages: standard level 1 voltage (110v) will deliver a 100 percent charge in 22 hours on the new Mitsubishi i; level 2 (220v) which can charge the vehicle in six hours; and level 3 CHAdeMO Quick Charger, which can charge to 80 percent battery capacity in 25 minutes.
“This project will build awareness of solar power’s versatility and efficiency,” said Katsuya Takamiya, president and chief executive officer, Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA. “As electric vehicles’ popularity grows, we expect to see more charging stations at large employers, automobile dealerships, shopping centers and schools, where cars can charge while people work, shop or study.”
Mitsubishi Electric said its solar energy panels are made with 100 percent lead-free solder, and have one of the higher sunlight-to-energy conversion ratios in the industry.
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