US-Spec Mitsubishi iMIEV

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People will look at this car at the dealership, with $12,000 in mind. All the local ambulances won't be able to keep up with all the sticker shock victims.

Incorrect. Government fleets will buy/lease them, as they have done here. Therefore, as spenders of your tax dollars, they won't give a flying breakfast how expensive it is - just how fancy and green it makes them look in the eyes of their constituents.