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Modec & Navistar Forming A Joint Venture

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Modec and Navistar recently announced that they will soon finalize a joint venture that will produce class 2c-3 commercial trucks.?? The trucks will have the Navistar brand and will be assembled in Indiana.?? Navistar recently won a $39.2 million grant from the US government’s Recovery Act funds targeting battery technology and electric vehicles.?? The grant will be used by the joint venture to develop 400 electric commercial trucks in 2010 with a range of 100 miles.?? In the following years the JV is expected to produce thousands of vehicles annually.?? Modec currently sells electric trucks to companies such as Fedex, UPS and supermarket chains.?? Learn more:?? Autogreenmag.com

Smith Electric Vehicles Wins $10M DOE Grant

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Smith Electric Vehicles has won a $10 million grant from the US Department of Energy for the production of all-electric, zero emissions commercial trucks for a nationwide demonstration project to validate performance across a range of climates and locations.?? Major purchasers of the vehicles include Coca-Cola, Staples, AT&T, PG & E, Kansas City Power and Light and Frito-Lay?? Learn more:?? PRnewswire.com

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

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

SymPowerco Acquiring Utility Vehicle Manufacturer

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SymPowerco which develops advanced fuel cell and power delivery systems for the personal transportation and portable power system markets is in the late stages of acquiring Hoss Motor Sports and Highline Hydrogen Hybrids.?? Hoss Motor Sports is currently moving to new production facilities in Dumas, AK where they will manufacture utility vehicles for the search and rescue, construction and sport utility and off road enthusiast markets. Highline?? has developed a supplemental hydrogen system that significantly reduces emissions from internal combustion engines.?? The company is planning to introduce a product for off-road commercial vehicles.?? Learn more:?? Earthtimes.org

Utility Vehicle App: Vacuum Cleaner

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John Deere Gator With Mounted Stadium Vac From Broyhill

John Deere Gator With Mounted Stadium Vac From Broyhill

A town in Mississippi decided to tackle their litter problem using a utility vehicle.?? The parks director for D’lberville purchased a Stadium Vac from Broyhill and mounted it on a Gator.?? The vehicle is now used to clean up road side litter.?? According to the director the unit allows one person to do the work of five and has already paid for itself.?? Learn more:?? Sunherald.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

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