From Transport Evolved.
Depending on the side of the world you live, you might find the concept of electric vans a logical transition forward from the internal combustion engine ones you’re used to seeing on the roads. Or perhaps you’re someone who feels the same way about massive, over-specced electric pickup trucks.
But which is better? And why should you consider both when planning your next work-related vehicle?
Having lived on both sides of the Atlantic, Nikki has some thoughts…
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00:00 – Introduction
03:17 – Kate turned this one down 🙁
03:45 – There are cultural differences…
05:58 – Pickups DO exist in Europe… on farms.
07:59 – Electric vans in Europe
09:03 – Smarter Storage
11:53 – Why the U.S. prefers pickups
14:22 – Marketing hype?
17:01 – Pickups accomodate larger packs
17:57 – Which is best?
20:07 – Smaller pickups make MUCH more sense for most people
22:44 – The REAL question you need to ask
24:34 – Thanks, and Goodbye!
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Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.
Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Kate Walton-Elliott
Camera, Editor, Colorist: Vi Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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