Smith launches world's largest electric truck

08.12.2007 (wattgehtab.com) - THE world's leading manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles is launching its unique zero emission truck in the North American market.

The robust Smith Newton is the world\'s largest high performance electric truck, weighing in with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of over 24,000lbs. A rack of suitcase-sized, 278 volt batteries and a 120 kilowatt motor quickly propel the vehicle up to its top speed of 50mph. In fact, Newton can accelerate from 0-30mph faster than the equivalent diesel-powered truck.

Fully charged, the vehicle has a range of up to 150 miles, while the regenerative braking system returns power to the batteries every time the vehicle slows or stops.

Kevin Harkin, Sales Director for Smith Electric Vehicles, said: "Automotive manufacturers are telling us that the technology for mass-produced electric cars is some years away. But the larger sized commercial vehicle and the truck in particular is perfectly suited to electric technology that is available today."

There are millions of commercial vehicles in North America that work in urban areas, within defined low mileage zones or routes. All of these machines, from light postal vehicles to heavier duty distribution trucks, can be replaced with our new technology electric vehicles.

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