Green Cars News

JUNE 8, 2010

A leading UK electric carmaker is the first to launch an electric vehicle apprenticeship scheme, set to be based in North East England. Smith Electric Vehicles, a top manufacturer of commercial electric vehicle launches today its own training scheme in partnership with Gateshead College.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 5, 2011

Smith Electric Vehicles US has finalised its purchase of its United Kingdom-based parent company, Smith Electric Vehicles (UK), to create the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles.

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Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2010

The President of the United States is set to pay a visit to Smith Electric Vehicles today, as he heads to the firm’s plant in Kansas City, Missouri. The electric vehicle producer is the only company President Obama will visit today, where he is expected to discuss the economy with the plant’s 50 workers.

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Electric Auto Association

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

TEVA chapter member Mark Smith gives technician training class in India. Smith had introduced LEVs at DiscoverE programs in Central North Carolina middle and high schools. Gerhardt had joined with Ed Benjamin of the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) to offer training programs—and certification— to aspiring ebike mechanics.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles has appointed a distributor in Spain to extend the market for its battery-powered vans, minibuses and trucks. The electric vehicle firm is working in partnership with distributor Clem to introduce its adapted vehicles to the Spanish market, increasing its presence in mainland Europe.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

XALT Energy is powering the US’ first, long-distance, all-electric passenger coach in tests with private and public transportation providers in the United States. We are prepared to deliver a 100 percent battery electric coach that performs the same or better than our current clean diesel, hybrid and CNG models.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 10, 2010

The Tanfield Group PLC has received a provisional offer on its electric vehicle division, Smith Electric Vehicles. The non-binding, conditional offer comes from Smith Electric Vehicles US (SERVUS) which wishes to buy [.]. million contingent credit fund prior to September 2015.

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Green Cars News

MARCH 8, 2011

Smith Electric Vehicles US has announced that it has completed raising private funds to finance its growing business, following the acquisition of its UK subsidiary.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

GLC Development Plan (CNW Group/Grounded Lithium Corp) “From our outset, we singularly focused on building the Company and its associated projects to generate cash flow and provide economic returns as quickly as possible,” stated Gregg Smith , President & CEO. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com !

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

Electric vehicles are no longer a fringe technology. It should be no surprise that as these vehicles become more popular, more entertainment centers around them, too. Here are five of the best electric vehicle podcasts to listen to this year. InsideEVs – Electric Vehicle News.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A supporter of all things that have four wheels and an engine, electric cars are among Leno’s favorite. He knows that they’re here to stay, and he did some pretty awesome advocating for EVs while talking to Shepard Smith. “I mean, the electric car is here to stay. Don’t hesitate to contact us with tips!

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In the episode, the former late-night TV show host will get behind the wheel of the Model S Plaid at Famoso Raceway, where the all-electric flagship sedan from Tesla broke the 1/4-mile record for a production vehicle dethroning the Bugatti Chiron Sport. This was before any deliveries of the vehicle had started. million Bugatti.”

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles is trialling a fuel cell that could double the range of its battery-powered vans and trucks. Currently its electric commercial vehicles have a maximum range of around 100 miles (160km) which makes them ideal for low mileage urban operations.

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Teslarati

JUNE 7, 2022

Ford dealerships are starting to receive units of the all-electric F-150 Lightning and they are applying massive market adjustments despite corporate’s stern orders not to do so several months ago. Ford has lofty plans for the F-150 Lightning and plans to build at least 160,000 units of the vehicle annually.

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Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Set for September 23 through October 2, this year’s National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) promises to be more engaging than ever before, becoming a true nationwide celebration of electric vehicles (EVs) and their benefits. Younger folks attending the event will be invited to build a veggie racing vehicle.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

VinFast Auto is planning to show off several electric vehicles at CES it would like to see sold within the United States in the coming years. Its booth will reportedly include the VF8 compact crossover, boxy VF3 microcar, and a new pickup concept. The Vietnamese car company has only been around since 2017.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

This week, the Virginia Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the first round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) federal grant winners. The post Here’s where Virginia is installing its first 18 NEVI EV chargers appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 23, 2023

Documents outlining the correspondence between the electric vehicle maker and the Canadian province were reportedly retrieved by Electric Autonomy Canada through a freedom of information (FOI) request. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips. Despite this, Tesla has a strong presence in Canada.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

VinFast vehicles are sold at Leith VinFast in North Carolina; Smith Haven VinFast in New York; Principle VinFast Grapevine in Texas; Hiley VinFast of Fort Worth, Texas; and VinFast Wichita, in Kansas. Still, this new plan, and the potential of bringing a version of its low-cost VF 3 to the US, could turn the tide.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 12, 2021

The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames when the Austin Fire Department arrived. When electric vehicles catch fire, the common blame is the batteries. Fire Chief Thaier Smith said that some fires fueled by a battery pack could take 30 to 40 times the water to extinguish compared to a combustion engine fire.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The Cologne-Mobil project was launched in Cologne on Monday with Smith Electric Vehicles providing 10 of its Edison electric vans to Ford of Europe to assist with the trial. The Smith Edison is a pure electric version of the Ford Transit van that is powered by lithium-ion batteries.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 3, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles is stepping up its production efforts after making a purchase order worth $13million to Valence Technology, Inc. The money is for Valence’s lithium-ion energy storage modules which will be used in Smith’s all electric commercial trucks throughout the remainder of 2010.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 18, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles has made quite a name for itself in the electric transport field thanks to its award winning Smith Edison van. Now it is lining up two new products which made their debut at the CV Operator Show 2010.

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EV Central

JULY 26, 2022

Mini is getting serious with electric cars as it forges towards an EV-only future by about 2030. The Mini Aceman is the brand’s first EV designed from the ground up as an electric car; the Mini Electric that is currently on sale is a regular Mini with the electric components shoehorned in. Mini Concept Aceman.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 12, 2011

Keep your eyes on Smith Electric Vehicles, as it launches a new sales strategy to become more competitive in the electric vehicle sector. The company announced enhanced pricing and improved vehicle performance at the CV Show 2011.

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Green Cars News

JANUARY 21, 2010

Two Smith Electric Vehicle Edison vans have been taken on trial by UK electricity company Western Power Distribution (WPD) as it bids to drive down its fleet emissions.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Two of the world’s most famous luxury auto brands, Rolls-Royce and Cadillac, have unveiled stunning new ultra-luxury electric vehicles. Within its four-seat cabin the Spectre mixes traditional leather and wood trim with a new generation infotainment system called Spirt that’s been adapted from the latest BMW iDrive.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 18, 2009

Smith Electric Vehicles has announced that Kokam America will be its battery partner of choice when work begins at its Kansas City, Missouri, site. It is expected that the cells used for applications with Smith Electric Vehicles will have an energy density range of 180Wh/kg.

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Green Cars News

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

The UK’s first electric vehicle apprenticeship is to expand this year by doubling its intake. Smith Electric Vehicles-the company behind the scheme-is now recruiting an additional six apprentices at its plant in Washington, Tyne & Wear.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

million) to projects to develop ultra-efficient electrical systems for electric and hybrid vehicles. This is the second major recent investment in electric vehicle technology by the Technology Strategy Board, which is sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Earlier post.).

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Green Cars News

JUNE 22, 2009

A battery powered, all electric utility truck with an aerial device has been produced by Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation in association with Altec Industries Inc. The company will provide test data to Smith Electric and Altec for the creation of the production model.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The new global alliance known as EV20 wants to put one million additional electric vehicles on to the road by 2015. The alliance consists of businesses and government leaders including the international NGO, The Climate Group, TNT, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Smith Electric Vehicles, Johnson Controls, Better Place and Deutsche Bank.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 10, 2009

It uses the Smith Electric Vehicles Edison electric vans for home shopping delivery in London and now it is ordering a further 50 Smith electric vans for its fleet. Sainsbury has been worked with Smith Electric Vehicles since 2006 and has the largest fleet of new technology electric delivery vans in Britain.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 31, 2009

In a surprising decision, Ford Motor Company and Smith Electric Vehicles US have agreed to terminate the development project of an electric car-derived van that would have been based on the Transit Connect. However, Tanfield will remain as Ford of Europe’s official collaborator on commercial electric vehicles.

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Green Cars News

JULY 29, 2009

Electric trucks created in Washington, Tyne & Wear are today on the roads of Washington DC. Four major US corporations and two utility companies took delivery of the Smith Newton, the largest road-going electric truck in North America. Newton was launched in the UK by Smith Electric Vehicles in 2006.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Smith Electric Vehicles is to deliver 51 of its Edison electric vehicles to J Sainsbury Plc. The well-known supermarket group will used the vehicles in Sainsbury’s Online grocery delivery service in London and will make the supermarket giant one of the largest operator of commercial electric vehicles in the UK.

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

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