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Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

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Powered by Tesla Motors’ lithium-ion batteries, the chassis is 100% electric, including the HVAC system. The battery pack provides up to a 100-mile (161 km) driving range on a single charge. The partnership to develop the MT-EV WIV new body styling with Morgan Olson was a natural progression for the all-electric vehicle.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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All-electric walk-in van. The FCCC electric WIV also marks the first commercial vehicle application of a Tesla Motors Li-ion battery pack, which provide up to a 100-mile driving range on a single charge. These alternative-power vehicles have proven to offer significant fuel savings benefits. Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service, which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route, these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept. These electric minivan concepts are targeted specifically for use by the U.S. "We Postal Service.

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