Modec Zero Emission Electric Van

The government-funded trials of electric vans I wrote about back in November 2008 look set to get started in the reasonably near future, according an article published by Fleet News today.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has produced a list of approved electric vehicle suppliers, from which participating businesses can purchase or lease electric vans. Government grants will compensate for the extra cost of the electric vehicles over their diesel equivalents. The three main suppliers are Modec, Smith Electric Vehicles and Allied Vehicles. A hybrid conversion company, Ashwoods, has also been included.

Organisations taking part in the scheme include Royal Mail, Metropolitan Police, the Environment Agency and HMRC, as well as some local authorities.

Source: Fleet News