Remove Cheap Remove Conversion Remove Downsizing Remove Fleet
article thumbnail

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

Former Lordstown Motors founder and CEO Steve Burns has focussed on the fleet market to generate Endurance sales. Conversions can be done of older utes, potentially prolonging the life of an existing vehicle. A sizeable 142kWh battery pack was claimed to cover about 320km between charges. We’re watching on with interest.

F-150 98
article thumbnail

Conference confirms plug-in fever

Plugs and Cars

A number of startups showed off their porposals to retrofit the existing fleets of petroleum-fueled vehicles, giving some hope to Andy Grove’s ambitoious desire to create millions of plug-in conversions before the automakers deliver. But neither car, GM execs made clear, will appear for sale on a showroom floor for more that two years.

Plug-in 100