April 20, 2009

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 9:30 a.m. (car will arrive at 7 a.m. for charging)

What: Oregonians can get a sneak peek at Mitsubishi’s stylish four-passenger mini-car — the i MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) — when Mitsubishi brings the all-electric vehicle to Oregon for a two-day visit as part of its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) partnership with the state of Oregon and PGE.

Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Jim Piro, president and CEO, PGE, will test drive the all-electric vehicle at PGE’s headquarters at the World Trade Center.

Powered by an advanced lithium-ion battery, the Mitsubishi i MiEV will be one of the first of the new generation of lithium-ion-powered electric vehicles to be developed by a major automobile manufacturer that will be available to the public. Mitsubishi plans to deliver its i MiEV to Oregon for fleet testing in late 2009.

PGE continues to partner with Oregon businesses and governments to roll out its network of charging stations to support these next-generation electric vehicles and plug-in electric vehicles.

NOTE: Media are invited to test drive the vehicles. A sign-up list will be available at the event.

Who:

• Governor Ted Kulongoski
• Jim Piro, president, and CEO, Portland General Electric
• John Koenig, executive VP, operations, Mitsubishi Motors North America

Where: PGE charging stations, 121 SW Salmon St. Portland