Mitsubishi i-MiEV Part II: Coming Up Short

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In Part I

Substantial government subsidies for the manufacture and sale of the vehicles and supporting infrastructure are meant to jump-start an entire industry, but will prices really come down as much as hoped? How soon? How long will taxpayers stomach footing the bill for niche buyers? I remain as skeptical as I am enthusiastic.