Low carbon options on display at Commercial Vehicle Show 2006
Thu 05 January 2006
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A new electric van capable of covering over 100 miles on a single charge and reaching a top speed of 50mph was one of the environmental attractions of the recent CV Show 2006. Also on display was a diesel-electric conversion of a Ford Transit.
Modec claim that their new electric van will revolutionise urban delivery.
The van has been designed with large fleets in mind and talks are currently underway with a number of organisations including Ocado.
The makers say that the van also enjoys low insurance rates, no road tax or operator’s licence as well as a 100 per cent Congestion Charge discount.
A technology and engineering alliance between three UK-based companies has created a demonstration vehicle that is designed to bring the advantages of hybrid technology to operators in the "white van" sector.
Azure Dynamics, GKN Autostructures and Ingimex took a standard, diesel-engined Ford Transit and converted it to a diesel electric hybrid capable of operating in a variety of drive modes, driven either by diesel or electric power or a combination of both.
Related Links
Transport News Network - CV Show report link
Modec press release
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