Don Mealey's Sport Mitsubishi

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV boasts absolutely zero tailpipe emissions and an EPA-estimated 112 MPGe. But it might be worth more than helping you eliminate trips to the gas station. At least, according to a new research study being conducted by Mitsubishi in Japan, in which the automaker aims to show that the EV could help stabilize the power grid.

It's named "M-Tech Labo," and Mitsubishi is working with the Tokyo Institute of Technology in an...

One of the first things you'll want to know when the Mitsubishi i EV rolls off dealership lots and into your driveway is how to power the 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…