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Here's a report that offers evidence that government-provided incentives can help to grow the market for cleaner, more-efficient vehicles.


Mitsubishi Motors Corp. hopes to increase production of its i-MiEV to 30,000 vehicles annually during its 2012/2013 fiscal year, according to a report in the Kyodo News. The Japanese automaker previously said that it would produce 15,000 i-MiEV electric cars during its 2010/2011 fiscal year, according to the newspaper.


Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko told the newspaper that the anticipated production increase is being driven by consumer response to government-funded incentive programs around the world that encourage consumers to purchase low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles.
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Mitsubishi Reportedly Will Double i-MiEV Production Schedule by 2013 was originally published by Green Car Advisor. Read the full story by clicking here.