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Richard230

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Electric Frito-Lay
« on: August 06, 2014, 04:17:06 AM »

Today while I was riding along, ahead of me I saw a large Frito-Lay potato chip delivery box truck that had the words "100% Electric Power" on the rear of the truck and also its sides.  The back of the truck also had a 55 mph speed limit sign fastened to the rear loading door.  I assume that is an indication of its top speed.  This is the first large all-electric delivery truck that I have ever seen.  The entire lower portion of the truck appeared to be used as its battery pack.  I was not able to see who manufactured the truck, but it is nice to see a large commercial vehicle like this on the road and making deliveries in this suburban area.  :)
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Re: Electric Frito-Lay
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2014, 04:57:39 AM »

Most likely Smith.
http://www.smithelectric.com/customer-stories/fritolay/

Their larger truck, the Newton, has a 134 kW motor, battery packs ranging from 40 kWh to 120 kWh.
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Re: Electric Frito-Lay
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2014, 06:32:58 AM »

That sure sounds like the truck I saw.  I'll bet that set Frito-Lay back a few bucks.  I hope they can recoup their investment over the long run.  It was nice to be able to ride behind it without smelling diesel fumes.   :)
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