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ELECTRIC TRUCK * USA - World's most powerful heavy-duty one introduced
North Olmsted,OH,USA -Search-Autoparts.com -21 May 2008: -- In 2007, the Port of Los Angeles and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) partnered to fund the prototype of the world's most powerful short-range heavy-duty electric truck... The agencies split the $527,000 investment to develop and test a heavy-duty truck capable of hauling a fully loaded 40-foot cargo container... The heavy-duty electric short-haul drayage truck -- the first of its kind at any port worldwide -- can pull a 60,000-pound cargo container, has a top speed of 40 mph, and has a range between 30 to 60 miles per battery charge. The battery power plants on up to four electric trucks can be simultaneously charged within four hours... In April 2008, the Los Angeles Harbor Commission approved the production of 20 electric yard trucks, or "hostlers," following the successful completion of the cargo terminal tests. The 20 hostlers will be deployed in the Port as part of a "green terminal" program. The program will also include the production of five on-road electric models. Santa Ana-based Balqon Corporation will work with the Port and Department of Transportation to obtain the appropriate certification for on-road use... (Video From YouTube, by PRPOLA- May 15, 2008: "Heavy Duty Electric Truck")
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