7 ton truck goes EV

pinball · 12-22-2006, 03:42 AM

http://www.smithelectricvehicles.com/produ...&itemid=128
The Newton is powered by four large 278v batteries positioned on the underside of the truck that can propel the vehicle up to 50mph. Fully charged, the vehicle has a range of 130 miles. It can be re-charged on board or through domestic mains or a standard three-phase socket.

As well as being zero emission, the Newton’s body panels are built from an ultra light, state-of-the-art fully recyclable composite material manufactured by Omnia. This substantially reduces body weight and increases the payload capacity of 4,000kg.

sola · 12-22-2006, 11:42 AM

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http://www.smithelectricvehicles.com/produ...&itemid=128
The Newton is powered by four large 278v batteries positioned on the underside of the truck that can propel the vehicle up to 50mph. Fully charged, the vehicle has a range of 130 miles. It can be re-charged on board or through domestic mains or a standard three-phase socket.

As well as being zero emission, the Newton’s body panels are built from an ultra light, state-of-the-art fully recyclable composite material manufactured by Omnia. This substantially reduces body weight and increases the payload capacity of 4,000kg.
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This could lead to a huge change if it goes well. Hurray for SmithEVs!!!

Fibb222 · 12-22-2006, 12:20 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pinball @ Dec 22 2006, 12:42 AM) [snapback]365588[/snapback]</div>

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http://www.smithelectricvehicles.com/produ...&itemid=128
The Newton is powered by four large 278v batteries positioned on the underside of the truck that can propel the vehicle up to 50mph. Fully charged, the vehicle has a range of 130 miles. It can be re-charged on board or through domestic mains or a standard three-phase socket.

As well as being zero emission, the Newton’s body panels are built from an ultra light, state-of-the-art fully recyclable composite material manufactured by Omnia. This substantially reduces body weight and increases the payload capacity of 4,000kg.
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I love it. What a great story. Thanks

darelldd · 12-22-2006, 12:37 PM

Good one to keep in your pocket for when the next person says, "Hey, well, these little EVs and hybrids are great. But I need a real MAN's truck. No way you're powering a real truck with batteries!"

12-22-2006, 03:42 AM	#1
pinball Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surrey UK Posts: 121 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: T4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	http://www.smithelectricvehicles.com/produ...&itemid=128 The Newton is powered by four large 278v batteries positioned on the underside of the truck that can propel the vehicle up to 50mph. Fully charged, the vehicle has a range of 130 miles. It can be re-charged on board or through domestic mains or a standard three-phase socket. As well as being zero emission, the Newton’s body panels are built from an ultra light, state-of-the-art fully recyclable composite material manufactured by Omnia. This substantially reduces body weight and increases the payload capacity of 4,000kg. __________________ OEM Side Mouldings & Mudguards. Zaino & Regex. After Market Bumper Protectors & Bespoke Grill. Rear Bumper Guard - Thanks Prius Shop ! MFD Hood (Get One !) - Thanks PriusHoods ! BT Plate (Get One !). Xenon bulbs. Bespoke Armrest & Console Covers After Market Seat Covers. Best Ever Average = 74.7 UKmpg. Best Ever Tank = 633 My black beauty goes by the name of "EVie"

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12-22-2006, 12:37 PM	#4
darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 5,336 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 18 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 12	Good one to keep in your pocket for when the next person says, "Hey, well, these little EVs and hybrids are great. But I need a real MAN's truck. No way you're powering a real truck with batteries!"