The Modec ZEV or Zero Emission Vehicles will have its official U.S. debut at the EVS 23 (23rd Electrical Vehicle Symposium in California, December 2nd – 5th 2007). Being adopted by some of UK's largest fleets, the Modec ZEV has a 100 mile range at highway speeds with a payload of up to 2 tons.
Modec Press Release:
Modec Zero Emission Vehicles official American debut at EVS 23
Modec is the UK-based manufacturer of an innovative zero emission electric commercial vehicle. Capable of a 100 mile range at highway speeds with a payload of up to 2 tons,
the vehicle is now being adopted by some of the UK’s largest fleets. Modec will make its official American debut at the 23rd Electrical Vehicle Symposium in California, December 2nd – 5th 2007.
EVS 23 is the world’s leading event for Electric Vehicle Industry and brings together researchers, manufactures, and customers. This year’s event will mark Modec’s first official appearance at the show.
Modec gave a sneak preview of the vehicle at two earlier US events; Seattle’s Clean Vehicles Now, and Calsart’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum. Modec drew rave reviews at both events, and customers have already asked to be placed on the waiting list.
Modec’s participation in EVS 23 will be extensive:
Displaying a chassis cab at booth 521
Offering the chance to drive a Box Van configuration in the EVS Ride & Drive event
One of only nine exhibitors elected to present at the official Media Event (Sunday, December 2 - 11:30-11:50 am)
Modec owner Jamie Borwick has been invited to deliver the keynote address on the state of EV development in Europe
Modec senior staff Trevor Power and William Doelle will be delivering a presentation and sitting as panellists on a discussion of the value to manufacturing a purpose built EV
William Doelle, Director of Business Development explains Modec’s participation in the Ride & Drive, the Exhibition and the Symposium; “Having successfully launched our ground-breaking vehicle
into the UK market with lead customers such as Tesco, we are now engaged in a research and development programme to ensure that we fully understand the requirements of US customers. We have been delighted with the number and quality of potential partners who wish to work with us in bringing our distinctive vehicle to North America”.
Modec will be bringing several key senior staff to EVS 23 to allow onsite responses to questions from major fleets regarding the suitability of the Modec for specific applications.
