GSA Approves Enova Systems & Smith Electric Vehicles As Suppliers

The General Services Administration (GSA) which provides vehicles and arranges pricing deals for government and military agencies for the United States has approved vehicles from Enova Systems and Smith Electric Vehicles.  Enova Systems will provide their Enova Ze for the category of all-electric walk-in step vans with a GVWR between 10,001 and 16,000 lbs. for 12, 14, and 16 foot body lengths.  Smith Electric Vehicles is providing their  Newton in the all-electric medium and heavy duty categories with a GVWR of up to 25,500 lbs.  Both companies report they are the exclusive supplier for their respective all-electric vehicle categories.  Enova Systems also supplies Smith Electric Vehicles with electric drive systems for their Newton vehicles.  Learn more:  finance.yahoo.com

Massachusetts Registers State’s First LSV

A couple from Hull, MA became the first people to register a LSV in Massachusetts. Taking advantage of the states LSV law that recently went into effect, the couple purchased a Club Car Villager 2+2.

Massachusetts First Registered LSV In Use

Massachusetts' First Registered LSV In Use

Impressively, they ventured out in the open-air vehicle in the middle of a New England winter. Club Car reports that versions of the vehicle with doors and vinyl interiors will soon be available. Learn more: Wickedlocal.com

Flux Power Chosen As Wheego Battery Supplier

Last week Flux Power of Vista, CA was chosen by Wheego Electric Cars to supply batteries for the Wheego Whip LSV as well as their full speed electric vehicle, the Wheego Whip LiFe FSV, which they expect to ship this summer.

Flux Power will provide Wheego Electric Cars with advanced energy systems that combine high power and energy density with excellent safety and life cycle performance. These systems include Flux Power’s “Cell Guard™” Technology that extends the life of lithium batteries.

Flux Power combines Lithium based batteries with their proprietary management system and claim to greatly extend cycle life.

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