AVIA vehicles were seen at the Capitol in Washington D.C. on July 28, 2009. Six full electric midi trucks called ‘Smith Newton’ were handed over by members of the US Congress, led by Missouri Senator Kit Bond to representatives of top US companies, including Coca Cola and AT&T; in front of the Capitol.
Built on Czech-made AVIA chassis and cabs by Tanfield UK and Smith USA, these zero emission electric vehicles are a sign of things to come in green transportation in the wake of increased environmental awareness and action.
For AVIA Ashok Leyland Motors (AALM), this signals an enhanced presence in the green transportation sector which offers high volume potential. For more than five years, AALM has been associated with the Tanfield Group UK for supply of electric vehicles in the UK which, along with Ireland, France and the Netherlands, is an important international market for the company.
