Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a Class 8 alternator, which the company says offers exceptional durability, improved fuel economy, increased payload potential and lower noise levels.

The alternator has a global three-year warranty failure rate of less than 1%, Mitsubishi said, and is built to be a PAD-mount, 145-amp product with a brushless design. The alternator weighs in at 20 lbs.

Mitsubishi Electric Heavy Duty product specifications, locations and contacts can be found at the Heavy Duty web site at http://heavyduty.meaa-mea.com or at http://www.meaa-mea.com

About Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, a U.S. subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, was established in 1979 in response to the continued growth of the North American automotive business, particularly for electronics. MEAA offers all aspects of engineering, manufacturing, sales and marketing, distribution and service of electrical and electronic systems and components for automobile manufacturers and industrial engine manufacturers. MEAA has close to $650 million in annual sales and 900 employees in North America. For more information about Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, visit www.meaa-mea.com.

About Mitsubishi Electric

With over 80 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products to both corporate clients and general consumers all over the world, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TSE: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. The company has operations in 35 countries and recorded consolidated group sales of 3,639 billion yen (US$30.3 billion*) in the year ended March 31, 2003. For more information, visit http://global.mitsubishielectric.com
*At an exchange rate of 120 yen to the US dollar, the rate given by the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2003.