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[hammersley]

Plug-in Electric Trucks Coming To U. S. »» MetaEfficient Reviews

"The air quality of urban areas would greatly improved if we could replace the thousands of diesel delivery trucks currently in use with zero-emission vehicles. In this vein, a company called Smith Electric Vehicles will be introducing their electric trucks to the U. S. Their Newton truck (pictured above) can be recharged via an regular electric socket. They have some pretty impressive features, including a range of up to 150 miles when fully charged. The battery system is rated at 120 kilowatts, and trucks have a maximum speed of 50 mph. The trucks also use regenerative braking to recover energy from the braking process. "

also International has a Diesel Electric... .

Navistar Expands Hybrid Truck Line with New International(R) DuraStar(TM) Hybrid Tractor - Yahoo! Canada Finance

 

[TRLRTRSH]

Smith Electric Vehicles - Our Ranges



The chassis Cab looks good, but it still needs some work, the range is only 100 miles Sure won't be replacing the ole CTD anytime soon.

Need 500 mile range, I could settle for 50 mph(but 60 would be better), being retired I don't need to get there fast.

As an around town delivery van, it looks great.

 

[Dl5treez]

The International hybrid chassis is a $50,000 premium over the standard diesel tractor.

 

[hammersley]

That will change.....

The International hybrid chassis is a $50,000 premium over the standard diesel tractor.

This IS the FUTURE..... look at what the 1st hand held calculator cost... . I remember having an $800 HP that today would cost $15 at the most... .