Rapid Electric Vehicles REV's up Fleet Sales

During Plug In 2009 in Long Beach Calif., Rapid Electric Vehicles introduced the REV™ 300 ACX electric vehicle, an OEM Ford Escape vehicle with its internal combustion engine and related drive and fuel components completely removed.

Based in Vancouver, BC, REV's founder/CEO Jay Giraud states there is no re-engineering performed on the vehicle - its original driving characteristics are completely intact. Instead, high-performance lithium battery packs, a high-performance electric motor and related charging components are installed. The end result is a vehicle that retains almost exactly the same weight, with faster acceleration, increased horsepower and torque, a lower center of gravity, improved safety systems and improved weight distribution.

"REV is a fully integrated fleet technology solutions provider," says Giraud. He adds, "We offer a completely decentralized and scalable business model that's transforming transportation. This is the complete solution for electrifying fleets and is recycling at it's highest form." Later in 2009, REV will offer training for fleet customers to self-service their vehicles.

The company will also offer the REV Ford Ranger battery-electric vehicle and an all electric Ford F-Series truck in 2010. The internal combustion engine is completely removed, and the vehicle’s new electric motor and regenerative braking can recharge the batteries, or they can be recharged by any external power source using 110V or 220V of power.

Source : Examiner, by Matt Kelly, August 13th, 2009