IB Times UK Article – “Electric Hybrid Trucks & SUVs from Via Motors Could Be a Game Changer”
Don’t look now, but it looks like the evolution of electric automobiles may finally be turning towards trucks and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) thanks to Via Motors. Recently, I watched a video featuring Jay Leno’ s Garage. In the 12-minute …
Sun Times: Chevy Volt critics are just flat-out wrong
Misconceptions about electric and hybrid cars versus extended range electric cars like VIA’s VTRUX are countered by Chuck Frank, a former Chevy dealer and a Chevy Volt driver. Frank says conventional hybrids “don’t give drivers the option of driving gas-free. …
Plug-in hybrid sales soar; all-electric cars stay in low gear
Jerry Herish reports “sales of plug-in hybrids — vehicles that can travel miles on battery power before a traditional gasoline engine kicks in — are soaring.” “ [Conventional hybrids] don’t give drivers the option of driving gas-free. Plug-in hybrids enable …
Torque News Writes Informative Article on VIA’s Electric Truck Demo for the Silicon Valley Electric Auto Association
Save money while being green with a Via Motors VTRUX plug-in hybrid pickup truck The Via Motors VTRUX plug-in hybrid (extended range electric) trucks are powerful workhorses designed for commercial fleets, and because it uses electricity as its primary fuel …
Jay Leno features VIA VTRUX with Bob Lutz on “Leno’s Garage”
The VIA VTRUX was featured on an episode of Jay Lenos’ Garage. Jay Leno, an avid car collector and a champion for alternative energies, is joined by Bob Lutz, the “ultimate car guy.” He’s the former GM vice chairman and …
Bob Lutz & Jay Leno Team Up at Coalition for Clean Air Awards
LOS ANGELES—Two ultimate “car guys”, Bob Lutz and Jay Leno, teamed up on behalf of clean air and charity at the 2012 Collation for Clean Air on Thursday. The CCA held the awards ceremony at the Peterson Automotive Museum in …
Deseret News Article – Rocky Mountain Power to Test VIA’s Electric Truck
Rocky Mountain Power announces that it will be one of the first electric utility fleets in the nation to drive a new extended range electric pickup. The 100 mpg truck is designed by Utah company VIA Motors. The truck was …
Bob Lutz on the David Letterman Show
VIA’s very own Bob Lutz on David Letterman Show introducing the extended-range electric Chevy Volt. Former Vice Chair of GM, Bob Lutz is the founder of the Chevy Volt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4y8hJydmfw
Bob Lutz Headlines the Cover of Charged Magazine
Company man: Q&A with Bob Lutz By Markkus Rovito Bob Lutz tends not to speak in abbreviations. More often than not, it’s “gasoline,” not gas, “General Motors,” not GM. Perhaps it’s indicative of a man who came of age a couple …
WVEC ABC 13 News: VIA shows off all-electric-powered pickup truck
Bob Lutz shows off VIA’s Extended Range Electric Pickup to Velma Scaife of WVEC 13 ABC News in Hampton, Virgina.
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Charge It Up
Use a standard outlet, or charge faster with a 240 volt outlet or charging station.
Driving in all-electric mode costs approximately 6 cents a mile. In addition, you can qualify for up to $20,000 in incentives from state and federal governments, depending on where you live.
Or Gas it up
The vehicle only uses gas when you drive beyond the capacity of the batteries. VIA’s new Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E- REV) drives up to 40 miles on batteries then continues up to 300 miles. It generates its own electricity using a small fuel-efficient gas-powered generator or “range extender” when needed.
Exportable power for the work site
An extended-range electric work truck comes with an optional onboard inverter that can be used in place of a tow-behind generator to power the workplace or provide emergency power. Some fleet customers say that with VIA’s E-REV work trucks, its almost like getting a free truck with their mobile generator!
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