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NewsMay 17, 2012

FedEx Express Says Its Fleet Is Nearing 2020 Fuel Efficiency Goal Early

MEMPHIS, TN -The FedEx Express fleet is now 16.6% more fuel efficient, through 2011, when compared to its average fuel efficiency in 2005 (the baseline for comparison).

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NewsMarch 12, 2012

Enova Continues to Supply Drive Systems to Smith Electric Vehicles

TORRANCE, CA – Enova Systems, Inc., a developer of proprietary hybrid electric and all-electric drive systems, has received further orders to supply drive systems components to Smith Electric Vehicles Corp.

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NewsDecember 26, 2011

NYC Housing Authority Launches Electric Truck Pilot Program

WHITE PLAINS, NY – The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has purchased two all-electric trucks as part of a new pilot program the agency has launched with its power provider, the New York Power Authority (NYPA).

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NewsDecember 19, 2011

Frito-Lay Adds 8 Electric Trucks to Delivery Fleet in Boston

PLANO, TX -- PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division announced that eight new electric delivery trucks will be rolling out in the Boston area.

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NewsNovember 28, 2011

Smith Electric Vehicles to Open New York Plant in 2012

KANSAS CITY, MO – Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. announced plans to open a manufacturing facility in the state of New York in 2012 to build the Smith Newton all-electric medium-duty vehicle.

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ArticlesOctober 11, 2011

What is the Future of All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks?

What makes medium-duty trucks conducive to all-electric drive technology? What’s accelerating expansion of PEVs in the medium-duty market? What’s constraining growth? What does the future hold? This article explores these questions.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJuly 11, 2011

Frito-Lay & Smith Electrify Medium -Duty Trucks

As the seventh largest private fleet in the U.S., operating approximately 22,000 vehicles, Frito-Lay is incorporating medium-duty electric box trucks into its operations.

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NewsMay 10, 2011

A123 Systems to Supply Battery Modules for Smith Newton Truck

WALTHAM, MA – A123 Systems, which makes advanced Nanophosphate lithium-ion batteries and systems, announced a production agreement with Smith Electric Vehicles to supply battery modules for Smith's portfolio of zero-emission all-electric commercial vehicles.

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Articlesby Sean LydenFebruary 25, 2011

What Staples Expects from All-Electric Medium-Duty Work Trucks

Mike Payette, manager of fleet equipment for the office supply company, discusses his experience with all-electric trucks and factors fleet managers should consider when including such vehicles in fleet.

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NewsOctober 27, 2010

Frito-Lay All-Electric Delivery Trucks Hit the Streets of Columbus

PLANO, TEXAS - PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division began rolling out some of its fully electric delivery trucks in Columbus. These ten electric delivery trucks will ultimately be part of the largest planned fleet of commercial all-electric trucks in North America.

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