seftonm
06-22-2009, 08:35 PM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg The Smith Newton has a top speed of up to 50 mph, a range on one battery charge in excess of 100 miles and a payload of up to 16280 lbs (http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item39546/SEV-&-Altec/)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/smith_utility_truck.jpgMaria Hadlow - KHL (http://www.khl.com) - June 22, 2009
A good opportunity for a BEV, and much nicer than an idling diesel engine --Ed.
Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation, part of the Tanfield Group, has teamed up with Altec Industries Inc to introduce America's first all-electric utility truck with an aerial platform. The truck will be unveiled today (June 22) at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The truck is a battery; all-electric Smith Newton produced by SEV US and SEV UK with the boom and an aerial platform designed and integrated by Altec. The first unit is going to PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric Company) and will be used to conduct routine and emergency overhead line work in PG&E's northern and central California service area.
PG&E will provide test data to SEV U.S. and Altec for the creation of a production model. Bryan Hansel, chief executive officer of SEV US said, "We are excited to be working with PG&E and Altec on this effort to help the utility industry accelerate the reduction of fuel emissions with the introduction of electric-drive fleet vehicles.The production of this truck is just the latest example of PG&E's outstanding leadership role in sustainability-related initiatives."
Dave Meisel, director of transportation services for PG&E said, "PG&E is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and helping to improve air quality in the communities we serve. We hope our involvement will lead to the accelerated development and mainstream acceptance of electric vehicles in our industry."... http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item39546/SEV-&-Altec/
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/smith_utility_truck.jpgMaria Hadlow - KHL (http://www.khl.com) - June 22, 2009
A good opportunity for a BEV, and much nicer than an idling diesel engine --Ed.
Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation, part of the Tanfield Group, has teamed up with Altec Industries Inc to introduce America's first all-electric utility truck with an aerial platform. The truck will be unveiled today (June 22) at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia.
The truck is a battery; all-electric Smith Newton produced by SEV US and SEV UK with the boom and an aerial platform designed and integrated by Altec. The first unit is going to PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric Company) and will be used to conduct routine and emergency overhead line work in PG&E's northern and central California service area.
PG&E will provide test data to SEV U.S. and Altec for the creation of a production model. Bryan Hansel, chief executive officer of SEV US said, "We are excited to be working with PG&E and Altec on this effort to help the utility industry accelerate the reduction of fuel emissions with the introduction of electric-drive fleet vehicles.The production of this truck is just the latest example of PG&E's outstanding leadership role in sustainability-related initiatives."
Dave Meisel, director of transportation services for PG&E said, "PG&E is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations and helping to improve air quality in the communities we serve. We hope our involvement will lead to the accelerated development and mainstream acceptance of electric vehicles in our industry."... http://www.khl.com/magazines/access-international/detail/item39546/SEV-&-Altec/