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February 26, 2008 – Vol. 12 No. 49 Enova: Deliveries of Electric Drive Systems to Tanfield’s Smith Electric Vehicles Have Begun. The company has also confirmed production orders of 90 and 120kW systems for 2008 through 2009. Enova expects to supply Tanfield with more than 1,000 units during 2008, and as many as 3,000 in 2009. The 2008 order will predominantly supply Tanfield’s production line in Vigo Centre, UK. Tanfield also intends to start production of its commercial electric vehicles in North America during the 2008 calendar year. Enova has supplied electric drive train components to Tanfield since 2006, to help produce high performance electric drive train systems for Smith Electric Vehicle’s zero emission vans and trucks. Smith utilises a 120kw electric drive system in the Smith Newton, the world’s first zero emission 7.5 -12 ton truck. A 90kw electric drive system is installed in the Smith Edison, the world’s first all-electric sub-3.5 ton van.
A typical Smith Electric vehicle can achieve ranges of up to 150 miles between battery charges and speeds of 50 mph. Smith Electric Vehicles, based in Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom and established in 1920, is both the world's oldest electric vehicle manufacturer and the world’s largest producer of road-going commercial electric vehicles. Smith vehicles are used for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications including urban delivery, healthcare, airport and municipal services. It has a worldwide customer base of more than 500 clients, including major supermarkets and global logistics companies. Smith Electric is part of the Tanfield Group a developer and manufacturer of road-going commercial electric vehicles and aerial work platforms. Enova Systems, of Torrence, California, develops, designs and produces non-invasive drive systems and related components for electric, hybrid-electric, and fuel cell powered vehicles in both the “new” and “retrofit” vehicle sales market. (2/24/08)
Links: Smith Electric Vehicles Enova Systems
Related: Smith Electric Vehicles Coming to the US. Disclaimer, Forward-Looking or Safe Harbor Statement on original press release: Yes
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