Bill Penney Mitsubishi

When the Mitsubishi i EV starts rolling off dealership lots and into your driveway, the first question on your mind will be "Hey, how do I power this thing?" The Japanese auto maker is not only going to help you charge that car, but also create back-up energy for your home.

The 4,000 Mitsubishi "i-MiEV" EV's (the original Japanese name for the vehicle) which have been sold in Japan can charge up in…

Japanese engineers at Mitsubishi have created a fantastic new all-electric car with their i-MiEV, known in the United States as the Mitsubishi i. But alternative fuel vehicles can be pricey, so the company turned to their experts and designed an economy version of the EV.

Mitsubishi will offer the entry-level "M" version soon, with an MSRP of $32,000. The vehicle will also have a shorter range of 75 miles per charge, compared with 100…