The turn for the best has just started for some of the biggest names in the Fortune 500 companies. Coca Cola, Staples, Frito-Lay, and AT&T are going electric as they receive their first batch of electric trucks that will certainly be key elements towards their daily operations.

The Newton, the first commercial all-electric truck to achieve new vehicle emissions certification in California, has also made its way to two new utility companies. Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) also received their keys to their all new Smith Newtons, signaling the start of their eco-friendly phase towards transport service needs.

Specs of the Smith Newton Truck:

• Motor – 120 kw Induction Motor
• Battery – Lithium-Ion Batteries Payload – 7,392 lbs to 16,280 lbs
• Gross Vehicle Weight – 16,535 lbs, 23,148 lbs or 26,455 lbs
• Range – In excess of 100 miles (one battery charge)
• Top Speed – 50 mph
• On-board Battery Charger
• Full Battery Recharge – 6 to 8 hours

(Source) Press

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Women need the respect and proper attention when it comes to car maintenance services. And one good thing to direct the female drivers to car service centers is being certified on being female friendly. Autohaus Imports Inc. becomes the first certified female friendly center in Raleigh, completing the AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly training.

Similar to most special training courses aimed at being certified for a marquee niche, AutoHaus successfully completed over 8 hours of online training on how to better meet the expectations of the woman consumer.

“Up until now, like many automotive businesses, we thought the obvious goal was to ensure that women were treated the same as men. Through the Ask Patty program, we’ve learned that treating women the same as men does not necessarily yield the ideal experience for women. This may not sound profound, but with an increased awareness of what elements women seek in a positive automotive servicing experience, our service center is better prepared to meet and exceed the expectations of our female clients” stated Doug Rogers, Owner/Operator, Autohaus Imports Inc.

An Ask Patty certified service center creates an inviting and comfortable environment where women feel welcome. They guarantee that the experience of repairing and maintaining a vehicle will be a pleasant one. Ask Patty trained and certified associates are held to a high level of customer satisfaction with women consumers.

(Source) Press

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The Mallet Z03 is actually a product of the combined efforts of designer Ugur Sahin with Corvette tuner Mallet Cars. The Mallet Z03 is a better looking beast that is available with a standard 522kW (700HP), although it can be upgraded to a whopping 745 killer wasps (999hp).

Sahin has done a brilliant job converting the classic Corvette lines into something new, especially in the crafting of the headlights. Elements of the donor ‘vette remain, of course, most noticeably in the former of the redesigned but present ‘power dome’, showing off the beastly Corvette heart.

If you already own a Corvette C06 or a Z06, you can upgrade it to Mallet Z06 for USD $69,000. That includes full bodywork conversion. The Mallett Z03 700hp Dead Blow Hammer Conversion will cost you USD $32,700.00 and the Mallett Z03 999hp APS Twin Turbo Hammer Conversion will set you back USD $35,795.00.

(Source) TMR

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