Bedford pulls plug on electric CF
26th July 1986, Page 6
26th July 1986
Page 6
Page 6, 26th July 1986
— Bedford pulls plug on electric CF
Close
Noticed an error?
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
si Bedford is to discontinue the electric version of its Cl.'2 panel van just two months after announcing plans to produce up to 500 vehicles a year at its Luton plant from mid-October.
The electric model has fallen under the axe in a rationalisation programme needed to curb losses of up to £1.5 million a week sustained over the past two years by GM's troubled UK subsidiary.
Bedford will continue to provide back-up to the 300 electric vehicles already in service with operators.
The decision comes as Chloride Silent Power is on the point of fitting a sodium sulphur pack in place of lead acid batteries which will extend the range for the CF2 to 100 miles with a payload of about I tonne.