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Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Ships First Newtons

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Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. recently delivered the first six trucks from their Kansas City based plant.  The keys to the Smith Newtons were handed over during a ceremony at the Washington D.C. Mall.  Companies receiving the trucks include Coca Cola, Staples, Frito-Lay, AT&T and two utilities, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and Kansas City Power and Light.

The Smith Newton features a 120KW motor powered by lithium-ion batteries and has a top speed of 80 km/h and a range in excess of 160 km on a full charge. It can be recharged in six hours. Learn more:  Sacarfan.co.az

Roush Electric Vehicle In Limbo

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Roush Electric Vehicle

Roush Electric Vehicle

The Roush Electric Vehicle produced by Roush Industries is essentially a small pick-up truck that conforms to most LSV/NEV standards except GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).  With a payload capacity of 1,100 pounds the REV has a GVWR of almost 4,000 lbs which is well over the 3,000 lb limit put forth in NHTSA’s FMVSS 500 regulations that relate to LSVs.  The company has been unsuccessful in obtaining an exemption for the vehicle and therefore has put a hold on any further development.  Learn more:  Automobilemag.com

Garia Golf Car To Be Launched At PGA Show In Las Vegas

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According to a recent company press release the official premiere of the Garia Golf Car will take place this September at the PGA Golf Show in Las Vegas.  The Garia Golf Car was designed in Denmark and is targeting the luxury golf car and gated community transportation markets.  Manufactured by Valmet Automotive of Finland the vehicle will offer customers flexibility through a number of customizable features.  Learn more

Polaris Enters NEV Market & Adds Electric Utility Vehicle

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Polaris Enters NEV Market With The Breeze

Polaris Enters NEV Market With The Breeze

Polaris Industries will enter the NEV/LSV market this September with their Polaris Breeze. The electric powered Breeze will be targeting end use applications such as golfing, transportation and light portage. Master planned communities are expected to be a primary market. The vehicle is the first product from the companies recently formed On-Road Vehicle Division and will be available in select markets. The MSRP is $7,499. Learn more; sidebysideaction.com

Polaris also recently introduced their 2010 line-up of vehicles which will include their first electric utility vehicle, the Ranger EV. The Ranger EV will share the same chassis as the new Ranger 400, a smaller vehicle with an MSRP of $7,999 that is aimed at the hunter, farming and estate segments . The Ranger EV will target similar customers and is powered by a 11.5 KW battery pack and 30 hp AC motor that gives the vehicle a top speed of 25 mph and a range of 25-35 miles. The EV has a box payload capacity of 500lbs and an MSRP of $10,699 or $10,999 depending on color selection. For a short review of the vehicle see can-amforum.com

Other product line changes include the new heavy duty utility vehicle, the Ranger HD, a new Ranger 800 XP, increased horsepower for the Ranger 4×4 and a new 800cc EFI engine for other vehicles in the line. For more specific features and changes learn more at www.sidebysideaction.com

Boulder Electric Vehicle’s Prototype Exceeds Expectations

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Boulder Electric Vehicles Prototype Delivery Truck

Boulder Electric Vehicle's Prototype Delivery Truck

Boulder Electric Vehicle’s prototype all electric delivery truck has exceeded the company’s expectations for power at takeoff, acceleration and range.  The prototype was finished in early June and has been undergoing testing since that time.  The vehicle, powered by a lithium ion phosphate battery, has been surpassing the anticipated range of 100-120 miles under both gentle and aggressive driving conditions.  The vehicle is designed to carry a payload of up to 6,000 lbs and has a top speed of 65 mph.  The company is hoping to receive $30 million in stimulus funding to produce an initial 250 vehicles and is targeting companies like UPS and Fedex as potential customers.  Learn more:  Boulder County Business Report

Tomberlin Anvil Production to Begin Next Month

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Tomberlin management recently announced that production of their Anvil LSV will begin at the end of July.  Executives are promoting the vehicle this week with an appearance Monday morning on CBS’ Early Show.  The Anvil is targeted for planned communities and urban/suburban short-distance trips.  Learn more:  Augustachronicle.com

Modec Electric Van Selling Well

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Modec recently announced a 100 vehicle order for their all electric urban delivery van.  ElecTruckCity, their new distributor based in Paris, placed the order and has already sold 40 of the vehicles to customers.  The order is worth about $4.9 million USD or approximately $49,000 per vehicle.

The electric van received EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval allowing it to be sold across Europe without gaining country by country approval.  The company is currently seeking government approval to begin sales in the United States. The vans were designed from the start as battery powered vehicles and specifically for urban use. They have a range of 100 miles, a top speed of 50mph and a 4,000 lb payload.

Modec sees great market opportunities for the vehicle as management expects to be producing the vehicle on three continents in five years and reach a total annual production of 50,000 vehicles.  Last year 100 vehicles were produced and that figure is expected to increase to 400 in 2009 and 1,200 in 2010. Learn more:  Birminghampost.net

ExxonMobil and Electrovaya Announce LSV Sharing Program

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ExxonMobil and Electrovaya just announced, AltCar, a vehicle sharing program to be based at the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore, MD that will use Electrovaya’s Maya 300 low speed vehicle. The fleet of five vehicles will grow to ten shortly and people will be able to rent the vehicles for the day. The Maya 300 uses Electrovaya’s Lithium Ion SuperPolymer battery, which incorporates ExxonMobil Chemical’s separator film. Learn more: greencarcongress.com

Update: According to Green Energy News rental rates for the vehicles will be $14.50 per hour but decrease to $7-9 per hour if you join the sharing program.  Additional fees apply with the program.

Smith Electric Vehicles US & Altec Partner On Utility Truck

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First Test Vehicle Revealed: Smith Electric Vehicle US and Altec Industries Utility Truck

First Test Vehicle Revealed: Smith Electric Vehicle US and Altec Industries Utility Truck

Smith Electric Vehicles US (SEVUSA) and Altec Industries will work together on the development of an all electric utility truck with an aerial bucket. SEVUSA will use their Newton truck produced in Kansas City as the basic vehicle and Altec will integrate their aerial product. The utility truck is targeted for utility companies and Pacific Gas and Electric will be involved in the development of the vehicle as well. The utility company will take delivery of the first test unit and provide feedback and test data. Learn more: utilityproducts.com

Electric Utility Study Demonsrates Efficiency Of E-Z-GO’s RXV

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A recent study by the utility Southern California Edison that an E-Z-GO RXV electric golf car which uses an AC drive is as much as 39% more efficient compared to standard DC drive golf cars. The RXV also features full-time regenerative braking and a PowerWise QE charger that help improve energy usage. The AC drive golf car was also reported to maintain higher performance. Learn more: clubandresortbusiness.com