Might-E Truck is a fully electric, mid-sized work vehicle manufactured by Canadian Electric Vehicles in British Columbia, Canada. It is designed for use as a utility, work, urban or leisure vehicle and is manufactured using solely standard North American automotive parts. With a top speed of , Might-E Truck is road legal and meets the requirements for a

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History

The first Might-E Truck model was first designed and built in 1996 by Canadian Electric Vehicles and featured a

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electrical system. Since then, physical changes have been made to both the chassis and body. As well, recent improvements in both batteries and electrical systems have resulted in a much more efficient and long lasting unit.

Components

Might-E Truck is powered by 12, 225 amp hour 6

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, lead acid batteries giving it a range of up to . The batteries supply a 550

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controller which then powers a 25

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. The motor runs directly to the rear gear box and into the rear differential. This enables users without knowledge of

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operation to use the vehicle as well as reduces maintenance.

Features

Might-E Truck is manufactured with a heavy duty steel box frame, with spring steel rear and front bumpers. It is upheld by

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suspension with shock absorbers and automotive rack and pinion steering. The cab features left hand drive steering with 2 adjustable seats, an automotive safety glass windshield and a

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. Additional optional features include power steering, regenerative brakes and audio systems. The customizable pick up comes with an electromechanical or hydraulic lift and can feature a simple flat deck, box or bucket; or custom assemblies such as garbage disposal or refueling units.

References

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