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No longer participated the event world rally (WRC) and the Dakar rally not mean Mitsubishi was cease from the racing world. As evidence they were still down on the track of 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb which was held in June 25-30, 2013.

And after the success of last year topped the podium in second place, this year's Mitsubishi Motors electric vehicle concept newest All New Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II successfully dominated the podium two and three at the event.

All New Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II for Pikes Peak Hill Climb 2013. (Picture from: http://www.autoblog.com/)

All New MiEV Evolution II is supported by four drivetrain system (two front and two rear), and a pair of electric motors are located along the front and rear drivelines.

Although electric motors are mounted on these vehicles can also be found in the Mitsubishi i-MiEV mass production version, but has been upgraded software as well as in certain parts so as to produce a power output of up to 536.2 hp (400 kW).

All New Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II in Pikes Peak Hill Climb 2013. (Picture from: http://www.conceptcarz.com/)

This vehicle also uses prototype lithium-ion battery pack that evolved from Lithium Energy Japan (LEJ), the latest cell structure that is able to increase the shelf life of electrical energy. This battery also uses the latest cooling system design that is very light, which is able to dissipate heat more effectively generated.

Additionally, All New MiEV Evolution II is also supported by a tube-shaped chassis frame which is lightweight but very sturdy and the vehicle body in the form of carbon fiber which is very aerodynamic. This serves to reduce the effect of "drag" on the vehicle, with maximum downforce.

Mitsubishi Motors Revolutionary MiEV Evolution II finishes 2nd and 3rd in the EV Division at the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. (Picture from: http://www.conceptcarz.com/)

All New MiEV Evolution II system supported by the latest technology Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) specifically developed by Mitsubishi Motors, which is capable of providing power, maximum torque and traction vehicle with absolute precision at each wheel vehicle.

This system combines the power output of each of the electric motors and distribute it to the front and rear wheels, and is able to control the yaw rate of the vehicle, through a torque vector controlled electronic.

Rear three-quarter of All New Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II. (Picture from: http://wot.motortrend.com/)

S-AWC also combined with Active Yaw Control (AYW), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Active Stability Control (ACS), which is not only able to control vehicle traction quickly, but also helps the deceleration of the vehicle when turning, acceleration of the vehicle turn the situation, and also the stability of the All New MiEV Evolution II.

The results obtained in this year's race event, will be used by Mitsubishi to continue developing electric vehicle technology and produce the most distinctive innovations to become the leader in the electric vehicle segment. Mitsubishi itself has been mass-producing electric vehicles such as the Mitsubishi i-MiEV which has sold 30,000 units in Japan, Europe and Asia.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) is a fully electric-powered vehicles which is a high-tech vehicles, economical and environmentally friendly. With three basic concepts, namely Driving Pleasure, Safety and Environmental Friendly, aims to reduce CO² emissions and as an alternative vehicle that is not dependent on fossil fuels. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MITSUBISHI | AUTOBLOG | MOTOR TREND | CONCEPTCARZ]

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