News from Bedford Today (UK):
14 May 2004
Luton Council has taken delivery of its first all-electric van - to be used by the pest control service.
The Citroën Berlingo looks just like its diesel counterpart, but without a fuel tank. Instead, council workers just have to plug it in each evening to a convenient power point.
With no toxic emissions and costing just 50p to recharge, the van is clean, green and economical.
Top speed is 60mph and when fully charged the vehicle can travel up to 50 miles - more than enough for the rounds it will cover.
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