Electric Pickup Debuts In Canada

Electric Pickup Debuts In Canada AG WORLD Tesla gets most of the headlines when it comes to electric vehicles but Havelaar a company with operations in Canada the Netherlands and China leads the pack on electric pickups The “Bison” is a fully-electric 4-WD mid-size pickup that delivers nearly 200 miles of driving on a single charge Designer Tony Han and his team of engineers built and tested the prototype in just 12 months introducing it to the public at Canada’s Electric Mobility Conference on May 30 2017 Havelaar and Han say it’s the safest pickup on the road with a carbon fiber reinforced steel frame and class-leading torsional stiffness for better durability and handling The dual-motor powertrain drives all 4 wheels Bison’s e-pickup™ concept uses advanced telemetry to deliver a superb driving experience even in inclement weather Bison has the power to deliver a 54 percent hill start and carry a full payload up a 21 percent grade Bison’s interior is well-appointed with a center module entertainment climate control and navigation similar to any popular brand gas or diesel pickup An auto writer who’s seen the vehicle up close says the central touchscreen rivals those in a Tesla automobile Bison’s bed has 46 sq ft of exterior cargo space and 18 sq ft of lockable storage In 2018 Havelaar will test 100 Bison fleet vehicles with municipalities and utility companies in Canada The vehicles are being built at Havelaar’s prototype facility in Toronto Ontario government officials are working with the company to locate a full-scale manufacturing facility so they can begin producing and selling the Bison commercially in 2019 Price production delivery and other details haven’t been provided although the company is taking purchase reservations on its www havelaarcanada com website Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Havelaar www havelaarcanada com

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