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The i MiEV goes on sale in Japan this summer, in Europe in late 2010 or early 2011. Could the U.S. get them? Mitsubishi says it's still considering that idea. (Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.)

TOKYO — Peugeot has partnered with Mitsubishi to bring a small electric car to the European market. Under a new agreement, the French automaker will sell a Peugeot-branded version of the Mitsubishi i MiEV throughout Europe.

Mitsubishi will be responsible for manufacturing the cars and will also sell its own version of the i MiEV in Europe. The companies plan to launch the electric car in Europe in late 2010 or early 2011. The first sales of the i MiEV will start this summer in Japan.

Mitsubishi says it is still studying additional markets for the i MiEV, including the U.S.