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Smith Newton added to US GSA schedule |
Executive order made for all federal agencies to measure their greenhouse gas emissions.
The world’s best-selling electric truck, the Smith Newton, has been added to the US General Services Administration (GSA) schedule.
The schedule lists products approved for purchase by all Federal agencies and the US military. These agencies spend a combined $1 billion every year on GSA-approved vehicles and automotive services.
The Smith Newton is the first medium/heavy duty electric truck to make the GSA schedule and is already certified by the California Air Resources Board.
President Obama recently issued an executive order for all federal agencies to measure their greenhouse gas emissions - and set a plan to reduce them. The order specifically mandates a 30 percent reduction in fleet vehicle petroleum use by 2020.
The Smith Newton truck is powered exclusively by leading edge lithium-ion battery technology, meaning it is zero emission at the point of use. It has a top speed of 50mph, a range on one battery charge in excess of 100 miles and a payload of up to 7,300kg.
The energy-efficient truck is available in 7,500kg, 10,000kg and 12,000kg configurations and recaptures electricity when it slows or stops, through regenerative braking.
Bryan Hansel, CEO of Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp, said: "Smith’s addition to the GSA schedule will provide a significant new opportunity for federal agencies to reduce fleet vehicle greenhouse gas emissions and open a previously untapped market for commercial electric vehicles."
"An aggressive move into this market by the federal government will allow producers to rapidly scale up production, lowering costs throughout the industry and driving the creation of high-quality manufacturing jobs."
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