Green vehicle technology creates employment for UK company

Pektron has announced a multi-million pound deal to supply pioneering zero-emission vehicle manufacturer Modec Limited with a complete body electrical system and display electronics. The radical new pure electric delivery vehicle which goes into volume production this year represents a breakthrough in the commercial vehicle market. Quiet, pollution free, a top speed of 50 miles per hour and a range in excess of 100 miles, makes this vehicle an industry first and represents a major leap forward on the practical application of “green” technology in a commercial vehicle application.

The body electronic control system developed by Pektron incorporates all the vehicle access, lighting, safety and comfort features as well as high level security. Critical driver information is displayed via the latest technology in transflecive TFT displays which are used to give the driver critical information such as road speed, battery condition and regenerative braking efficiency.

Pektron’s Sales Director John Potts said “We are proud to have been nominated by Modec as a key supplier to the project. It is a significant step forward for Pektron. We have been investing in the development of renewable energy technology and we now have the opportunity to use our automotive resources in an innovative and creative new way. The challenge was to develop systems that would give all the feature content, comfort and reliability of a conventional vehicle with all the noise reduction and zero pollution reduction benefits of an electric drivetrain. We have had a team of engineers dedicated to the project and working closely with Modec to achieve demanding performance and delivery requirements. It is very rare for engineers to have the opportunity to develop so many new ideas on one project. There is a tremendous team spirit here at Pektron”.