7 ton truck goes EV

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by pinball, Dec 22, 2006.

  • by pinball, Dec 22, 2006 at 3:42 AM
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    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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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by pinball, Dec 22, 2006.

  1. sola
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pinball @ Dec 22 2006, 03:42 AM) [snapback]365588[/snapback]</div>
    This could lead to a huge change if it goes well. Hurray for SmithEVs!!!
  2. Fibb222
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pinball @ Dec 22 2006, 12:42 AM) [snapback]365588[/snapback]</div>
    I love it. What a great story. Thanks
  3. darelldd
    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!"

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