Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan took delivery of 49 mini-trucks from California-based Mag International. The delivery is part of a $7 million contract that Mag International was awarded in February, 2008. The vehicles will replace standard-size utility vehicles and is part of an overall goal of the Pacific Air Forces to replace 50 percent of their general purpose fleet with LSVs. This is expected to happen by fiscal year 2010. The vehicles are replacing panel vans and pickups. The Air Force estimates that the gas powered mini-trucks with a top speed of 25 mph will save about $200 per vehicle. More….