Seoul and Tokyo's ties appear to be at a crossroads.
The latest event to further sour bilateral relations: the nation's Supreme Court ruling
against Mitsubishi... for the forced labor of South Koreans during World War Two.
Cha Sang-mi provides an in-depth analysis of the situation.
A diplomatic spat looms over South Korea and Japan, after Seoul's Supreme Court on Thursday
ordered Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries... to compensate South Korean slave laborers
from the Japanese colonial era.
"I went to Japan because I was told I can study there.
But once I arrived, study was nowhere to be found; I was sent to work at a factory right
away."
Some 30 young South Koreans were taken to Japan under false pretenses, only to find
themselves working in a military factory.
Despite the court victory,... some say this is just the beginning of a longer quest for
justice,... as there are thousands of other wartime victims who are still seeking closure.
Professer Joseph Yi says many South Koreans still feel that Japan can never be vindicated,...
while the government is looking to improve relations,... given the two country's intricate
economic ties.
"Many economic experts including those and the South Korean government are very concerned
about how anti-Japanese sentiment and breaking such treaties with Japan, not just 1965, but
also the recent 2015 comfort women agreement between Korea and Japan that no agreement
that finds with Korea will be accepted in the future because of its anti-Japanese sentiment."
Professor Sachio Nakato says while Japan is generally against the recent ruling against
Mitsubishi,... there is still some room for common understanding.
"In Japan, from right to the left, mainstream media and the mainstream scholars and even
the government think that Korea's response is considered as very much negatively in Japan.
There's no question about that.
At the same time, even though there are small voices (cut) There must be something that
Japan has to think about - it's not an issue about international law, it's more like
an issue of human rights."
Experts agree however,... that both goverments cannot continue to butt heads over their fraught
history.
"The most rational thing is to seek compromise,... but it'll be hard for the two sides to find
one if they continue to harp their own opinions.
There have been ups and downs over the last 70 years, but they both need to be logical
if they're going to make progress."
Cha Sang-mi, Arirang News.
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 2018 | Was It Worth The Wait? | TestDriveNow - Duration: 6:51.
Mitsubishi likely isn't the first company that comes to mind when you think of electrified
vehicles.
But don't forget; they pioneered an all-electric car long before they were fashionable.
And now, they've added a plug to their biggest SUV.
This is the all-new Outlander PHEV.
I wish I had the entertaining video to show you, but I attended the mini-musical that
was this vehicle's NY Auto Show debut…in 2016.
Hampered by regulatory issues and battery constraints, this Outlander took 5 years to
cross the ocean.
But it's here now and ready to provide Mitsu's best-seller with an electrified option.
How do they do it?
They've placed a battery pack under the passenger compartment and connected it to
1 electric motor to drive the front wheels and a 2nd to drive the rear.
Under the hood resides a 2.0-liter gasoline-powered engine which also doubles as a generator giving
it the capability of directly providing power to the electric motors and to charge the battery
pack.
The brains of the operation decide which drive mode provides the best performance and efficiency.
EV mode is exactly how it sounds – it's an all-electric driving experience and as
with all PHEVs, showcases the best of what the Outlander has to offer.
This is how most of the initial driving is done when the battery is full.
As the battery is used up or when you floor it, you'll feel and hear the Outlander's
engine fire and then it goes into hybrid mode, with the motors now receiving their electricity
from the 4-cylinder and the battery while also recharging it.
And finally, the 3rd mode, which is most utilized during highway driving, predominantly relies
on the gas engine to do the work.
You can charge the Outlander's battery at home using a standard household outlet and
that takes about 8 hours or with a 240-volt outlet like the one your dryer is plugged
into you can cut that time in half.
Or there's another option…
The Outlander is the only plug-in hybrid currently on the market that allows you to use these
level III fast chargers.
But they're rather expensive and with limited electric range I'm not sure it's going
to make a ton of sense.
With a fully charged battery the Outlander will deliver about 22 miles of all-electric
driving in ideal ambient temperatures.
In cold weather like this I'm averaging about 16.
By the EPA's math, that's equivalent to 74mpg until the battery is depleted at which
point you'll average about 25mpg.
That's still better than the Outlander V6 though because of a much smaller gas tank,
this PHEV has a comparatively lessened driving range of 310 miles.
If you're like the typical driver, this one will save you $1,000 per year in fuel
costs as compared with the V6.
Those savings drop to $300 per year if you cross-shop the Outlander's base 2.4-liter
4-cylinder model instead.
As I said before, the Outlander feels the most satisfying when the engine's dormant,
with prized EV attributes such as torquey quickness and cabin quietness.
After that, it's ho-hum at best with stained engine sounds and aloof steering.
We have had some snow this week and Mitsu's more sophisticated all-wheel drive system
is the real deal and has proven to be a master of the white stuff.
You can lock in all 4 wheels at any speed with this button here.
I also like how the big paddle shifters are used to control the degree of regenerative
braking and not faux gear changes; super helpful when driving in the snow.
As for the output, there're 80 horsepower and 144 pound-feet of torque max from each
motor.
It maintains the regular Outlander's 4-cylinder tow rating of 1,500 pounds.
Unfortunately the added 552 lbs it's carrying doesn't do the ride and handling any favors.
Generally soft in its nature but unrefined, it drives heavy in the turns and a little
bristly over rough pavement.
Pricing starts at about $36,000 for the base SEL trim while this GT with added LED headlights,
Rockford Fosgate premium audio, sunroof, a pair of AC outlets and techy safety features
like the super helpful multi-view camera with conveniently placed button, comes in at $42,195.
The Federal Tax credit for this one is $5,836 ostensibly dropping the price to around $36,000
before any further incentives.
And if you find these side graphics to be a little too ostentatious don't worry; you
can leave that option box unchecked and save yourself $285.
The Outlander's cabin isn't bad but this is an over $40,000 vehicle and Mitsubishi
still doesn't fully understand how to sweat the details.
From the cheap exterior door handles to the driver's seat that doesn't feel fully
bolted down, there are little reminders sprinkled about that Mitsu isn't quite there yet in
terms of quality.
Because the Outlander's lithium-ion battery pack is located beneath the passenger floor
you can't get this particular model with the 3rd row seat but thanks a lot Mitsubishi
for still leaving the cupholders back here.
The electronics are decent with CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and an app that
allows you to check in on charge status and control certain vehicle functions – though
its necessary Wi-Fi connection is clunky and limiting.
To their credit, no other non-luxury automaker is currently offering a plug-in hybrid SUV
of this size.
And if you've waited this long for one you may want to wait a little longer as the 2019
overseas model has been upgraded with a bigger engine and more battery capacity thus increasing
its electric range to 33 miles but Mitsu won't introduce these changes to the U.S. market
until the Outlander's redesign slated for next year.
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Mitsubishi ECLIPSE Cross REVIEW - Duration: 19:40.
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S. Korea-Japan ties waver, after Seoul court's ruling over Japan's Mitsubishi - Duration: 2:33.
Bilateral ties between South Korea and Japan is now at crossroads,... after Seoul's Supreme
Court ruled against Japan's Mitsubishi... for the forced labor of South Koreans during
the second World War.
Cha Sang-mi reports.
A diplomatic spat looms over South Korea and Japan, after Seoul's Supreme Court on Thursday
ordered Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries... to compensate South Korean slave laborers
from the Japanese colonial era.
"I went to Japan because I was told I can study there.
But once I arrived, study was nowhere to be found; I was sent to work at a factory right
away."
Some 30 young South Koreans were taken to Japan under false pretenses, only to find
themselves working in a military factory.
Despite the court victory,... some say this is just the beginning of a longer quest for
justice,... as there are thousands of other wartime victims who are still seeking closure.
Professer Joseph Yi says there is a divide in what the Seoul government and the South
Korean public wants.
Many South Koreans still feel that Japan can never be vindicated,... while the government
is looking to improve relations,... given the two country's intricate economic ties.
"Many economic experts including those and the South Korean government are very concerned
about how anti-Japanese sentiment and breaking such treaties with Japan, not just 1965, but
also the recent 2015 comfort women agreement between Korea and Japan that no agreement
that finds with Korea will be accepted in the future because of its anti-Japanese sentiment."
Professor Sachio Nakato says while Japan is generally against the recent ruling against
Mitsubishi,... there is still some room for common understanding.
"In Japan, from right to the left, mainstream media and the mainstream scholars and even
the government think that Korea's response is considered as very much negatively in Japan.
There's no question about that.
At the same time, even though there are small voices (cut) There must be something that
Japan has to think about - it's not an issue about international law, it's more like
an issue of human rights."
Experts agree however,... that both goverments cannot continue to butt heads over their fraght
history,... and that a compromise needs be sought out... regarding a wide range of diplomatic
issues, including the victims seeking redress.
Cha Sang-mi, Arirang News.
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