http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1096966_first-electric-pickup-truck-renault-kangoo-ze-not-for-u-s-forbidden-fruit First Electric Pickup Truck: Renault Kangoo ZE Not For U.S. (Forbidden Fruit) By Stephen Edelstein Feb 25, 2015
[images http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/renault-kangoo-z-e-electric-pickup-truck-by-koll_100501818_l.jpg Renault Kangoo Z.E. electric pickup truck by Kollé http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/renault-kangoo-z-e-electric-pickup-truck-by-koll_100501820_l.jpg http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/renault-kangoo-z-e-electric-pickup-truck-by-koll_100501819_l.jpg ] The field of electric cars is gradually growing more diverse, but so far no automaker has built an electric pickup truck and put it on sale. Now there is one, although it probably won't fit most people's image of a rough, tough truck. A French company called Kollé (via Inside EVs) is offering a conversion for the Renault Kangoo Z.E. that transforms this small electric delivery van into a pickup. While the finished product is a long way from, say, a 2015 Ford F-150, the Kangoo does meet the basic requirement of providing an open bed for hauling stuff. Dwarfed even by the mid-size 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, the Kangoo is a throwback to the days when small trucks really were small. It seems to channel a bit of the old Volkswagen Rabbit pickup to us. That this vehicle used to be a van is pretty obvious from the tall bed sides and the stubs of rear posts left behind to accommodate the high-mounted taillights. The powertrain consists of a 44-kilowatt (59-horsepower) electric motor that also produces 167 pound-feet of torque, and a 22-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, just like the stock Kangoo Z.E. (for zero emissions). This pickup will presumably come close to the stock van's top speed of 81 mph, and Kollé claims a payload capacity of around 1,400 pounds. Estimated range remains unchanged at 106 miles on the rather optimistic European testing cycle. Starting price for the conversion is 14,500 euros, or about $16,400 at current exchange rates. Kollé will also add a pickup bed to gasoline or diesel versions of the Kangoo. However, since Renault doesn't sell cars in the U.S. at all, the little electric truck won't be available here either. That's also the case, thus far, with the slightly larger Nissan e-NV200 electric van built by Renault's corporate partner in the 16-year-old Renault-Nissan Alliance ... For buyers truly interested in efficiency, though, a smaller electric truck would seem to make sense. And, hey: While it may lack in macho appeal, it would clearly triumph in ease of parking. [© greencarreports.com] ... http://www.kolle.fr/en/gammes-type/new-kangoo-pickup/ Kangoo pickup Now known as the ZE, with 3 front seats, it is suitable for a variety of uses: Handy, compact and clean, it is the ideal vehicle for communities, with a wide choice of engines – electric, petrol or diesel. In the country or in the mountains, it will take you anywhere thanks to its optional traction control. This is a robust, efficient and versatile vehicle that is also pleasant to drive. Features Protective polyester floor pan 3rd brake light with ‘Pickup’ stripe Up to 800 kg payload and 650 kg on the ZE version 2 drain plugs in the floor 6 lashing rings on the floor 2 rear doors Rubbing strips at the sides and rear – Length 169 cm, width 149 cm OPTIONS Side extensions Protection for the glass in the driver’s cab Mixed tow hitch [© 2015 Kolle] http://cleantechnica.com/2015/02/26/kolle-converts-renault-kangoo-ze-first-ev-pickup-truck/ Kollé Converts Renault Kangoo ZE Into First EV Pickup Truck February 26th, 2015 by James Ayre [images / Kollé http://c1cleantechnicacom.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2015/02/image56-e1424905425482.jpg Kollé electric truck http://c1cleantechnicacom.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2015/02/image57-e1424905465441.jpg ] The first electric pickup truck to be released anywhere in the world will soon be hitting the market, according to recent reports. Not the American market, though, unfortunately. The electric (EV) pickup truck in question will actually be a modified Renault Kangoo ZE electric van — as altered by the French company Kollé. While the truck won’t look like one of the large gas-guzzling trucks that we seem to see everywhere in the US nowadays, the model will clearly function as a truck — and probably be pretty appropriate to the European market, considering how cramped some of the city roads there are. While details on top speed haven’t yet been released, presumably it won’t be much different from that of the Kangoo ZE (~80 mph). The other specs seem to be pretty much in line with Renault’s original offering as well: ~105 mile range per single charge; a payload capacity of ~1400 lbs; a power train that is composed of a 44-kilowatt (59-horsepower) electric motor with 167 pound-feet of torque, plus a 22-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack. As always with specs determined on the European testing cycle, you’ll want to take the 106 miles per single charge claim with a grain of salt. Regardless, though, the pickup truck looks likely to have the range to meet the needs of most small businesses or construction/maintenance workers — which is presumably what the target market is (or something similar). Kollé lists the starting price for the converted electric pickup truck as €14,500 ($16,478 at current exchange rates, which have been volatile as of late). Those interested can find out more here. Hopefully someone will finally get around to releasing an electric truck in the US… preferably at some point in the near future. The wait’s been long enough. Maybe a company could make similar modifications to the Nissan e-NV200. 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