That demonstration Via Motors made with its extended-range plug-in trucks in San Francisco a few months back must've made some impression. At the Plug In Conference in San Diego, CA last week, the company announced it has won a $20-million contract to supply the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) with its trucks.
As part of the contract, the trucks will include data-recording instruments that will help the US Department of Energy (when open) quantify emissions and fuel economy under working conditions. The data will be compiled by the Idaho National Lab (INL), and the project will be managed by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
In July, Via Motors showed off its VTRUX pick-up trucks at San Francisco's Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative event sponsored by PG&E and specifically promoted the trucks' 120- and 240-volt power outlets that can be used by workmen. The VTRUX also include a 300-kilowatt motor and a 150-kilowatt generator, making it an emergency backup power source if needed by utility companies. In addition to the pick-up, Via also sells a van and an SUV, all of which, the company says, can go 40 miles on electric power and can achieve fuel economy of more than 100 miles per gallon. Check out Via's press release below.
As part of the contract, the trucks will include data-recording instruments that will help the US Department of Energy (when open) quantify emissions and fuel economy under working conditions. The data will be compiled by the Idaho National Lab (INL), and the project will be managed by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
In July, Via Motors showed off its VTRUX pick-up trucks at San Francisco's Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative event sponsored by PG&E and specifically promoted the trucks' 120- and 240-volt power outlets that can be used by workmen. The VTRUX also include a 300-kilowatt motor and a 150-kilowatt generator, making it an emergency backup power source if needed by utility companies. In addition to the pick-up, Via also sells a van and an SUV, all of which, the company says, can go 40 miles on electric power and can achieve fuel economy of more than 100 miles per gallon. Check out Via's press release below.
VIA Motors Receives $20 Million Contract to Supply Electric Pickups and Vans to Fleets
San Diego, CA – In a press conference today at the Plug-In 2013 electric vehicle show in San Diego California, VIA Motors president Alan Perriton announced that VIA has signed a contract to build & deliver $20 million dollars of electric pick-up trucks and vans to over 50 participating fleets. In addition, VIA will install proprietary technology into each vehicle that will record and transmit real-time data to allow the DOE to quantify improvements in fuel economy and emissions.
The contract is administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) acting as project manager. The California Energy Commission is also participating the program. The DOE plans to publish the data for use by government agencies, participating fleets and the general public to use to help quantify the benefits of operating plug-in electric vehicles. VIA's electrified pickup trucks have already demonstrated the potential to reduce gas consumption and emissions by up to 80% on average in early beta testing with large fleet customers.
"Plug in electric passenger vehicles are now becoming widely commercialized," said Matt Miyasato, SCAQMD's deputy executive officer for Science and Technology Advancement. "Expanding the commercialization of near zero-emission vehicles to include pickups and cargo vans will drive us closer to our goal of a near-zero emission transportation sector."
"The pick-up truck is the number one selling vehicle in America and VIA Motors is the only automaker building electric light-duty pick-up trucks, cargo vans and passenger vans," noted Alan Perriton, VIA Motors president. "The all-in cost is actually lower than driving a gas truck; this is very welcome news to budget-constrained fleets who spend more and more each year on ever-increasing gas prices, who can now save money and reduce their fleet emissions."
The program includes technology installed in each vehicle that will record and transmit data to the Idaho National Lab (INL) for analysis by the DOE and EPRI. INL is one of the nation's leading national labs operated by the DOE and specializes in evaluating vehicle performance and energy consumption.
About VIA Motors
VIA Motors is a privately held electric vehicle development and manufacturing company. VIA employs a streamlined second stage manufacturing process to integrate its proprietary V-DRIVE™ power train into new OEM vehicles, then sells directly to fleets under the VTRUX™ brand name. VIA VTRUX deliver up to 40-mile battery range and unlimited extended range, averaging over 100 mpg in typical daily driving. More information on VIA Motors may be found at: VIAmotors.com. To see a video with Bob Lutz go to VIAmotors.com/news/press-releases/erev/. To estimate operational savings using an online calculator go to VIAmotors.com/news/fleet_calculator.
About EPRI
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment. EPRI's members represent approximately 90 percent of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States, and international participation extends to more than 30 countries. EPRI's principal offices and laboratories are located in Palo Alto, Calif.; Charlotte, N.C.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Lenox, Mass.
About AQMD
AQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and major portions of the Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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VIA Motors' electric pickup trucks and vans have been selected for a major contract.
In a press conference held October 2 at the Plug-In 2013 electric vehicle show in San Diego, VIA Motors president Alan Perriton announced that VIA has signed a contract to build and deliver $20 million worth of electric pick-up trucks and vans to over 50 participating fleets.
In addition, VIA said it will install proprietary technology into each vehicle that will record and transmit real-time data to allow the DOE to quantify improvements in fuel economy and emissions.
The contract is administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) acting as project manager. The California Energy Commission is also participating the program.
VIA said the DoE plans to publish the data for use by government agencies, participating fleets and the general public to use to help quantify the benefits of operating plug-in electric vehicles.
VIA said its electrified pickup trucks have already demonstrated the potential to reduce gas consumption and emissions by up to 80 percent on average in early beta testing with large fleet customers.
"Plug in electric passenger vehicles are now becoming widely commercialized," said Matt Miyasato, SCAQMD's deputy executive officer for Science and Technology Advancement. "Expanding the commercialization of near zero-emission vehicles to include pickups and cargo vans will drive us closer to our goal of a near-zero emission transportation sector."
According to VIA, the program includes technology installed in each vehicle that will record and transmit data to the Idaho National Lab (INL) for analysis by the DOE and EPRI. INL is one of the nation's leading national labs operated by the DOE and specializes in evaluating vehicle performance and energy consumption.
"The pick-up truck is the number one selling vehicle in America and VIA Motors is the only automaker building electric light-duty pick-up trucks, cargo vans and passenger vans," noted Alan Perriton, VIA Motors president. "The all-in cost is actually lower than driving a gas truck; this is very welcome news to budget-constrained fleets who spend more and more each year on ever-increasing gas prices, who can now save money and reduce their fleet emissions."
San Diego, CA – In a press conference today at the Plug-In 2013 electric vehicle show in San Diego California, VIA Motors president Alan Perriton announced that VIA has signed a contract to build & deliver $20 million dollars of electric pick-up trucks and vans to over 50 participating fleets. In addition, VIA will install proprietary technology into each vehicle that will record and transmit real-time data to allow the DOE to quantify improvements in fuel economy and emissions.
The contract is administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) acting as project manager. The California Energy Commission is also participating the program. The DOE plans to publish the data for use by government agencies, participating fleets and the general public to use to help quantify the benefits of operating plug-in electric vehicles. VIA's electrified pickup trucks have already demonstrated the potential to reduce gas consumption and emissions by up to 80% on average in early beta testing with large fleet customers.
"Plug in electric passenger vehicles are now becoming widely commercialized," said Matt Miyasato, SCAQMD's deputy executive officer for Science and Technology Advancement. "Expanding the commercialization of near zero-emission vehicles to include pickups and cargo vans will drive us closer to our goal of a near-zero emission transportation sector."
"The pick-up truck is the number one selling vehicle in America and VIA Motors is the only automaker building electric light-duty pick-up trucks, cargo vans and passenger vans," noted Alan Perriton, VIA Motors president. "The all-in cost is actually lower than driving a gas truck; this is very welcome news to budget-constrained fleets who spend more and more each year on ever-increasing gas prices, who can now save money and reduce their fleet emissions."
The program includes technology installed in each vehicle that will record and transmit data to the Idaho National Lab (INL) for analysis by the DOE and EPRI. INL is one of the nation's leading national labs operated by the DOE and specializes in evaluating vehicle performance and energy consumption.
About VIA Motors
VIA Motors is a privately held electric vehicle development and manufacturing company. VIA employs a streamlined second stage manufacturing process to integrate its proprietary V-DRIVE™ power train into new OEM vehicles, then sells directly to fleets under the VTRUX™ brand name. VIA VTRUX deliver up to 40-mile battery range and unlimited extended range, averaging over 100 mpg in typical daily driving. More information on VIA Motors may be found at: VIAmotors.com. To see a video with Bob Lutz go to VIAmotors.com/news/press-releases/erev/. To estimate operational savings using an online calculator go to VIAmotors.com/news/fleet_calculator.
About EPRI
The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment. EPRI's members represent approximately 90 percent of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States, and international participation extends to more than 30 countries. EPRI's principal offices and laboratories are located in Palo Alto, Calif.; Charlotte, N.C.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Lenox, Mass.
About AQMD
AQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and major portions of the Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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VIA Motors' electric pickup trucks and vans have been selected for a major contract.
In a press conference held October 2 at the Plug-In 2013 electric vehicle show in San Diego, VIA Motors president Alan Perriton announced that VIA has signed a contract to build and deliver $20 million worth of electric pick-up trucks and vans to over 50 participating fleets.
In addition, VIA said it will install proprietary technology into each vehicle that will record and transmit real-time data to allow the DOE to quantify improvements in fuel economy and emissions.
The contract is administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) acting as project manager. The California Energy Commission is also participating the program.
VIA said the DoE plans to publish the data for use by government agencies, participating fleets and the general public to use to help quantify the benefits of operating plug-in electric vehicles.
VIA said its electrified pickup trucks have already demonstrated the potential to reduce gas consumption and emissions by up to 80 percent on average in early beta testing with large fleet customers.
"Plug in electric passenger vehicles are now becoming widely commercialized," said Matt Miyasato, SCAQMD's deputy executive officer for Science and Technology Advancement. "Expanding the commercialization of near zero-emission vehicles to include pickups and cargo vans will drive us closer to our goal of a near-zero emission transportation sector."
According to VIA, the program includes technology installed in each vehicle that will record and transmit data to the Idaho National Lab (INL) for analysis by the DOE and EPRI. INL is one of the nation's leading national labs operated by the DOE and specializes in evaluating vehicle performance and energy consumption.
"The pick-up truck is the number one selling vehicle in America and VIA Motors is the only automaker building electric light-duty pick-up trucks, cargo vans and passenger vans," noted Alan Perriton, VIA Motors president. "The all-in cost is actually lower than driving a gas truck; this is very welcome news to budget-constrained fleets who spend more and more each year on ever-increasing gas prices, who can now save money and reduce their fleet emissions."
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