News from Green Car Congress:
The French post office (La Poste) will test the Cleanova II—a series hybrid light delivery van manufactured by SVE (Société de Voitures Électriques, electric car company), a joint venture between specialist car body supplier Heuliez and the Dassault group.
Assuming the testing with La Poste—and presumably some others—goes well, SVE intends to commercialize the vehicle in the second half of 2006. A full electric version of the Cleanova II, also equipped with a TM4 drivetrain, will be commercialized concurrently. The target is fleet buyers in Europe and North America. Groups in China and India are also reportedly interested.
The Cleanova II—based on the Renault Kangoo—is the second-generation of electric vehicle from SVE, and made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year.
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