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A useable electric van from LDV Maxus

vanbag — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:20:34 +0000

Introducing the prototype fully electric van from Maxus. According to LDV’s chief executive Evgeniy Vereshchagin, the ECV1 as its known has been designed to maximise loadspace and operate very similarly to existing diesel models in order to capitalize on adoption of the new technology. The vehicle is powered by state of the art lithium-ion batteries and is offered with different payload options and range and top speed.

Initial specifications being sought are to have a top-speed of 55mph with a range of 85 miles, manual 5-gear transmission with a payload of up to 1446 kg and achieve a full battery charge within 4 hours or 80% charge within 2 hours based on a 3-phase electricity supply.

Mercedes Sprinter wins a Motor Transport Award

vanbag — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:22:14 +0000

The Mercedes Sprinter gets top recognition at the UK’s prestigious annual commercial vehicle awards ceremony ‘The Motor Transport Awards’ at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Each motoring category was judged by its own panel, usually comprising four people selected from the industry for their expertise. Judges were impressed with the Sprinters innovative developments such as ECO-Start which saves fuel in stop-start traffic conditions by automatically cutting the engine while the vehicle is stationary and awarded extra marks for its advanced levels of standard-fit safety features.

The Peugeot Bipper commercial van

vanbag — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:35:22 +0000

The new Peugeot Bipper is based on real, practical benefits that will help you get the maximum out of your investment: compact size, economy, driveability and style. The inside is comfortable, pleasantly curved and generously dimensioned. It also has pretty good handling too and its strong, clean lines oozes form and function. The Bipper complies with Euro 4 anti-pollution standards and it’s very environmentally friendly, generating only 119 g of CO2 per kilometer. Power comes from 1.4 litre HDi 70 bhp equipped with HDi technology.

The Peugeot Expert Teepee people carrier

vanbag — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:05:29 +0000

The new Expert Tepee range from Peugeot offers a choice of several configurations. You’re sure to find the one that’s right for you. It’s available as a 5 to 9 seater combi in short and long versions. It also comes with two levels of finish and equipment. With its innovative design, Expert Tepee will fully express your appetite for travel and leisure. Active and passive safety equipment it will reflect your personality and dynamism every time you drive it.

The new Tepee comes with a choice of two engines both with Co2 emissions of under 200g/km. The 1.6 HDi 90 is a 4 cylinder Diesel engine with a capacity of 1560 cm3 features 16 valves, a dual overhead camshaft and a fixed geometry turbo. Lively and efficient, it is highly economical and therefore perfectly adapted to urban driving. Compared to the 90 bhp version, the 2.0 HDi 120 features a variable geometry turbo. With the power developed by its 120 bhp, its characteristics make it the ideal engine both for small trips in town and longer journeys on the open road.

The Rapido new Mercedes Benz Vito Sport

vanbag — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:42:42 +0000

Mercedes has launched the new Vito powered by a 3.0litre V6 diesel with a sports styling to match the punch under the bonnet. The Vito Sport comes in two body styles; panel van and dualiner version. The Brabus styling includes some very high-end features such as 18″ alloys, Pur-R-Rim with fog lights, ‘Sport-X’ badges, Illuminated exits, Cruise control and 6 CD-changer. If that’s not enough to get your customers going the potential top speed of 122mph and a 0-60 acceleration time of a mere 8.3 seconds will.

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The sporty new Ford Ranger Le Mans

vanbag — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:40:13 +0000

Ford has given the Ranger a very sporty feel with the introduction of a limited number of new Ranger Wildtrak models in Blue with stylish white bonnet stripes. This follows on from the Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST performance models that also sport the “Le Man” livery. The limited edition Wildtrack comes with Lockable load bed cover, ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), air conditioning, heated front seats and an off-road information centre as standard equipment.

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