article_snippet: The prototype XR-PHEV Mitsubishi's prototype XR-PHEV II is a compact, lightweight SUV powered by a new hybrid electric system.
article_snippet: Mitsubishi says of Mitsubishi : 'The system is estimated to achieve very low CO2 emissions of below 40g/km while also delivering gutsy and smooth performance with Mitsubishi 163bhp electric motor.'
article_snippet: The system adds that The system is developing plug-in electric hybrid systems best suited to each model in Mitsubishi line-up with a view to introducing its line-up in the near future.
article_snippet: Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV can be charged overnight at home, run on electric-only power or operate in hybrid mode, switching automatically between petrol and electric power, depending on which is most efficient.
article_snippet: Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV continues to charge Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV as Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV runs on fossil fuel.
article_snippet: Mitsubishi twolitre petrol engine linked to two high-efficiency electric motors gives a combined range of 510 miles, of which 32.5 miles can be in pure electric mode.
article_snippet: It's overtaken every other plug-in hybrid and pure electric car, even passing vehicles that have been on sale since 2011, such as the Nissan Leaf, to become the UK's favourite plug-in vehicle, says Mitsubishi.
article_snippet: Mitsubishi UK managing director Lance Bradley adds: 'This is a satisfying achievement, but more significantly indicates this newly developing market is beginning to decide which electric vehicle technology delivers the right balance of low emissions, value, economy and practicality.'
highlights_snippet: Mitsubishi's prototype XR-PHEV II is a compact, lightweight, hybrid SUV .
  
highlights_snippet: Mitsubishi's prototype XR-PHEV II can be charged overnight at home .
  
highlights_snippet: The model can switch automatically between petrol and electric power .