Suitability
Believe it or not, battery-electric propulsion also lends itself to the heavy duty transport sector. Looking at the specific needs of this sector, it becomes clear how EVs fit in:
- High torque of electric motor ensures high power when needed
- Possibility to fit a large battery pack without overly negative impact on vehicle performance
- Very low operating costs with respect to petrol-powered transporters
- Economical incentives in some markets (e.g. waived/reduced taxes)
- Positive impact regarding ecological conscience of operating company
Europe
| Modec | A purpose built all-electric transport vehicle designed for heavy duty applications | |
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Available from:
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early 2007 |
Available in:
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UK | |
Manufacturer:
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Modec Ltd | |
Units sold:
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n.a. | |
Seats:
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2 | |
| Cargo capacity: | 2 tonnes | |
Cost:
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n.a. | |
Weight:
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3,5 tonnes | |
| Batteries: | n.a. | |
Range:
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100 miles | |
Max speed:
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50 mph | |
Other features:
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comes in several versions | |
| More information: | Modec company website | |
| NICE Mega Truck | NICE, the distributor of the Mega City (car), also have a compact truck in their vehicle range. Pret-a-manger is already using them in London to cater surplus sandwiches to charities. | |
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Available from:
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2006 |
Available in:
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UK, France | |
Manufacturer:
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NICE | |
Units sold:
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n.a. | |
Seats:
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2 | |
Cost:
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n.a. | |
Weight:
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n.a. | |
| Batteries: | n.a. | |
Range:
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n.a. | |
Max speed:
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n.a. | |
Other features:
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n.a. | |
| More information: | NICE company website | |
North America
| Phoenix SUT | Advanced Sports Utility Truck (SUT) EV; The manufacturer plans to make available 200 of these to fleet managers in early 2007 and build up to 500 total in 2007; An SUV version is planned for end 2007 | |
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Available from:
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2007 |
Available in:
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USA | |
Manufacturer:
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Phoenix Motorcars | |
Units sold:
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0 (planned units for 2007: 500) | |
Seats:
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5 full size + cargo bay | |
Cost:
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ca. $ 45,000 | |
Weight:
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n.a. | |
| Batteries: | Li-Ion (?) | |
Range:
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120 miles | |
Max speed:
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95 mph (with 4 pax and full payload) | |
Other features:
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claims to reach 250 miles range with a new kind of Li-Ion batteries (not available before end 2007) | |
| More information: | Phoenix Motorcars website | |
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