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DRIVING THE ‘E-MOFFETT’

19th April 2012, Page 38
19th April 2012
Page 38
Page 38, 19th April 2012 — DRIVING THE ‘E-MOFFETT’
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There’s little externally to distinguish Moffett’s diesel and electric models, although the latter has a separate lever on the steering column to select forward/neutral/reverse rather than the forwards/backwards left-foot treadle pedal used on diesel models. And while its dash display is unique, the electric model has the same fork and mast controls as its diesel brother. CM drove the M2 electric prototype around Moffett’s Dundalk site and was impressed particularly by the sensitivity of its electronic throttle, which provides inch-perfect manoeuvring and excellent speed control. Top-speed is restricted to 10km/h; throttle input is automatically reduced when turning to avoid any possibility of instability. However, we doubt whether any driver will notice the change to the machine’s momentum, such is the smooth, graduated nature of the reduction. It would probably take no more than 15 minutes for an existing Moffett driver to get used to the electric-model, while TMFL newcomers would soon get to grips with it within the normal training period. One noticeable consequence of having no engine noise is that you’re far more aware of what’s going on around you – especially when approaching blind corners on a site where the sound of an approaching vehicle is more audible – a good safety feature.

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