Nissan dealers in the UK to provide EVs with green-flash number plates

 

Source: CleanTechnica

“Nissan dealers [in the UK] are preparing for the arrival of a new kind of numberplate this autumn.

The plates are being brought in especially for electric vehicles and have an eye-catching green flash on the left-hand side to highlight the fact that EVs are emission-free.

As 70-plate models are introduced at Nissan dealers, trial green number plates have been fitted to show electric vehicle customers how they could look when they hit the road later this year.

The initiative was announced by Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, in June as part of a wider plan to drive a ‘green economic recovery’ after the turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic.” 

Read more: New Nissan plates to identify emission-free cars in UK. CleanTechnica, August 28, 2020.

An Australian-assembled electric cargo van looks to be efficient and affordable

ACE Cargo EV. Source ACE EV, Adelaide.

Australia’s ACE EV in Adelaide has built up a team of experts to import and assemble flat-pack electric vans from kits. The vans look ideal for small businesses and 'last mile delivery', with a carbon composite chassis clad with ABS plastic panels. When fully built up, the vans themselves will tip the scales at 900 kg (1,980 lbs) with the ability to carry 500 kg (1,100 lbs). They are planned for sale in Australia and abroad.

The ultra-lightweight build makes them extremely efficient, with a range of 150-250 km (93-155 mi) per charge, depending on the weight being carried and terrain. Power comes from an 18 kW/45 kW (rated/peak power) motor that boasts 174 Nm of torque. That’s critical for delivery vehicles as it ensures drivers will have enough torque to haul their cargo across town.

ACE EV recommends the cargo vans for a range of uses including: Couriers, Home nurses, Pathology transport, Government agencies, Florists and news agencies, Catering companies, Aged care providers, Caterers and many more….

ACE EV is also planning to manufacture a small ute, ACE Yewt, and a small car, ACE Urban. All three vehicles plan to be affordable and will be cheaper to run with a cost of electric at A$1.80/50km vs petrol average of A$9/50km. Source www.fleetcare.com.au. They are taking orders and answering queries on their website.

Read more: 

-The ACE Cargo Van is an efficient option for fully electric last mile deliveries. CleanTechnica, September 3, 2019. 

-ACE Cargo: https://www.ace-ev.com.au/ace-cargo/. 

-AuManufacturing– First ACE electric vans assembled in Adelaide. ACE EV News, August 20, 2019.