article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

Equipped with a 120 kW induction motor and a Li-ion battery pack, it has a top speed of up to 50 mph, a range in excess of 100 miles and a payload of up to 16,280 lbs. The trucks will be assembled at the company’s 80,000 square foot plant in Kansas City. Full battery recharge requires 6-8 hours. Earlier post.).

article thumbnail

Enova Systems Shows Ze, Outlines Planned Improvements in School Bus Plug-in Hybrid Drive

Green Car Congress

The vehicle uses a split Li-ion battery pack, allowing customers to select a lower-priced option for shorter range. Ultimately, he said, Enova would like to evolve its position to become a Tier 1 supplier to commercial OEM chassis manufacturers. Undercarriage of the Ze. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Plug-in school bus.

Plug-in 170