Electric Truck Replaces Gas Maintenance Truck at Shenandoah University
The Vantage electric truck-- a two-wheel drive, 72 volt, 100-percent electric truck -- replaces a gas-powered maintenance truck currently used by the university's physical plant
Jeff Davis, SU's facilities project manager, stands next to the university's new Vantage electric truck.
A Vantage electric truck arrived at Shenandoah University today, Wednesday, Sept. 9. This new vehicle is a two-wheel drive, 72 volt, 100-percent electric truck that will replace a gas-powered maintenance truck currently used by the Physical Plant Department at the university.
"This electric truck is just one of the new initiatives by the physical plant at Shenandoah to reduce our carbon footprint and support the university's commitment to campus sustainability," said Physical Plant Director Gene Fisher. "The electric truck will save money on fuel and maintenance costs while eliminating emissions and noise."
The Vantage electric truck uses no fuel and plugs into any three-prong electric outlet to recharge its 100-percent recyclable batteries. The vehicle meets the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) standards and regulations as mandated by the federal and state government. It is legal on any roadway with a posted speed of up to 35 mph. The electric truck produces no emissions and no noise and requires no engine tune ups or oil changes.
Another eco-friendly physical plant project currently underway at Shenandoah University includes renovating the area around the Armstrong and Gregory buildings and Abrams Creek to create more green space and improve storm water management.