U.S. Electricar introduces new category of electric delivery truck at 12th International Electric Vehicle Symposium.ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 1994--U.S. Electricar Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ECAR ECAR East Central Area Reliability Coordination Agreement ECAR European College of Animal Reproduction ECAR Economy Car ECaR Every Child a Reader (UK) ECAR European Campaign for the Freedom of the Automotive Parts and Repair Market ) Friday introduced its new Electrolite 2000, an electric urban delivery vehicle the company intends to market first in Mexico City Mexico City Spanish Ciudad de México City (pop., 2000: city, 8,605,239; 2003 metro. area est., 18,660,000), capital of Mexico. Located at an elevation of 7,350 ft (2,240 m), it is officially coterminous with the Federal District, which occupies 571 sq mi , at the 12th International Electric Vehicle Symposium, in Anaheim. "The Electrolite 2000 provides U.S. Electricar a highly practical vehicle for international markets," stated Mr. Morgan. "We believe this new category of vehicle -- short wheel base, high payload and zero emissions -- can meet the transportation needs of many congested con·gest·ed adj. Affected with or characterized by congestion. congested ENT adjective Referring to a boggy blood-filled tissue. See Nasal congestion. urban areas facing air-quality issues." U.S. Electricar's Electrolite 2000 is its first industrial vehicle designed specifically for the international commercial delivery market, where EVs can meet clean air restrictions that limit the use of internal combustion vehicles due to hazardous air-quality conditions. Called the Electrolite because of its low-power consumption drive system, lightweight steel chassis and composite body, the vehicle is designed for inner-city deliveries, with a load capacity of up to one ton. Twin DC motors, available in either 48 to 120 volts, offer a top speed of up to 40 mph and a range of 60 miles per charge. The modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. of the Electrolite's bed-space allows for a variety of cargo configurations depending upon its intended use. In August, U.S. Electricar entered into a joint venture with Grupo Industrial Casa of Mexico City to introduce several electric and hybrid-electric industrial vehicles and buses throughout North, Central and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . The joint venture anticipates the Electrolite 2000 will enter production in early 1995 in Mexico. The Electrolite will be marketed in Mexico and South America by Electricasa de Mexico, S.A., a joint venture formed by U.S. Electricar and Grupo Industrial Casa. Electricasa Inc. will market the vehicle in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada for off-road commercial applications. U.S. Electricar, with headquarters in Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, city, Argentina Santa Rosa, city (1991 pop. 80,629), capital of La Pampa prov., central Argentina. It is a modern city and road junction surrounded by a rich agricultural and cattle-raising area. , Calif., is the largest full-line producer of electric vehicles in the United States, with vehicles ranging from specialized, off-road commercial and industrial applications, to cars, trucks, vans and buses. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: U.S. Electricar will hold a 1 p.m. news conference Friday, Dec. 2, at the 12th International Electric Vehicle Symposium, at the Disneyland Hotel and Convention Center in Anaheim. CONTACT: U.S. Electricar Inc.
Leo Heagerty, 707/522-1219
or Disneyland Hotel, 714/778-6600, ext. 2925
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