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Smith Electric Vehicles US Selects Kansas City for Electric Truck Assembly Plant; Newton Model to Be First

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Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation ( SEV US ) has selected Kansas City as the site for its US assembly plant. The new assembly plant will be located at a portion of an airline overhaul base at Kansas City International (KCI) Airport and is expected to create 120 jobs by 2010. The SEV US Newton. Click to enlarge.

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Azure Dynamics and Collins Bus Partner for Hybrid Electric Type A School Buses

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The Balance hybrid can deliver up to a 40% increase in fuel economy, 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and 30% reduction in maintenance costs. The Electric Power Assist System (EPAS) is located behind the tailpipe on the shuttle bus chassis. Click to enlarge. A Collins bus. Click to enlarge. Regenerative braking.

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Smith Electric Vehicles, Altec and PGE Partner on All-Electric Utility Truck

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Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation (SEVUS) and Altec Industries Inc. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will add the first test unit to its fleet to conduct routine and emergency overhead line work in PG&E’s northern and central California service area. The aerial has a maximum height of 37.8 feet and reach of 28.3

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Smith Electric powers ahead with utility truck

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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. It has a top speed of 50mph and the Altec AT37-G allows for electric utility line maintenance and installation with a maximum height of 37.8ft.

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Smith Delivers First Electric Trucks to Major US Corporations

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First recipients include: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L). Smith Electric Vehicles US, a Delaware corporation headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., Earlier post.). Coca-Cola Enterprises. Payload is more than 16,000 lbs (7,257 kg).