Electric Vehicles are a better long-term solution
Zero emissions: Electric vehicles have a real environmental impact. Reduced carbon footprint, reduced running costs, and tax incentives make them an attractive option for personal purposes, city fleets, university parking & mail departments, campus maintenance, indoor construction sites, and the last-mile delivery industry. An MIT interactive online tool estimates that, on average, a light duty electric vehicle will produce 189 grams of carbon dioxide for every mile driven over its lifetime. By contrast, a new, similar, gasoline-fueled vehicle is estimated to produce 385 grams per mile.
Save on escalating fuel costs: According to the US Department of Energy, charging an electric car costs about half as much as fueling a gasoline-powered car. Sometimes charging may be offered as a free benefit (included in public parking costs). Home charging may take advantage of overnight reduced utility rates. See how much you can save in our Fuel Savings Calculator.
Reduced maintenance: To keep an electric car running costs less when compared to conventional automobiles, as stated by Forbes. When compared to combustion units, some vehicles run on the latest Lithium-ion batteries that balance themselves for a longer lifecycle.
FUEL SAVINGS CALCULATOR
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- Average national Litre cost of $1.49
- Average 5000 miles per year per unit, or adjust as desired
- Average 20 miles per gallon considering slow moving speeds and idle time
- Average commercial KW cost of $0.12 (Industrial rates are lower)
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Lithium-ion battery benefits highlights
- Up to 70% lighter
- Use near 100% onboard energy
- Much higher energy density
- Up to or more than 2000 lifecycles – 6-10 years of service
- Retains more of its energy capacity over time
- Next to no Maintenance – onboard BMS balances cells
- Operationally, begins to degrade above 45 C (113F) or below -20 C (-4F)
- Up to or more than 2000 lifecycles – 6-10 years of service
Debunking the price myth for electric vehicles
Upfront costs: In comparison, electric vehicles may cost 10-25% more than combustion vehicles. However, commercial and technical solutions continue to arrive and it is expected that in the near future this difference will vanish. According to a PwC study, EVs will reach their TCO (Total cost of ownership) parity for the first three years of ownership by 2025.
Note: Fuel and electricity prices. The high-capacity and material cost of Lithium-ion batteries are often why the initial price tag is higher for EVs. However, higher upfront costs are covered by fuel savings within 2-3 years. A Lithium-ion battery has an approximate lifecycle of 6-10 years, so there is plenty of time over the vehicles life cycle to offset the higher upfront cost.
Maintenance: In the long run, maintenance and downtime associated with combustion vehicles will contribute to the electric vehicle popularity and overcome the apparent initial price benefits from gas vehicles. An EV has a fraction of the wearable components used in an ICU gas engine.
Charging and Range Info sheet for Electric Vehicles
- Most electric vehicles use a standard J1772 charging port for level I or leverl II charging. Higher voltage rapid charging may use proprietary charging ports offered by large OEM's.
- Most standard charging stations offer Level 1 (120-volt connection) and Level 2 (240-volt power source) charging.
- The larger the battery pack (15kwh and larger), the greater the benefit for using level 2 charging for improved battery health via high and low cell balancing.
- Driver habits, heavy payloads, accessory draw such as heat and AC, will affect daily range and influence charging frequency,
Westward Industries Vehicles reference guide for plugged-in time
(Hours for 80% charge)
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With our online 3D builder you can customize your WestWard Industries vehicle to the exact specifications you need and receive a complimentary quote and follow-up call.
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- Electric Vehicle in Colorado
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- Electric Vehicle getting charged
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- Electric Vehicle used in local Parking Enforcement
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- Electric Vehicle inside of Police Force
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- Electric Vehicle enforcing parking
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- Electric Vehicle MAX-3 EV
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- Electric Vehicle MAX-3 EV
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- Electric Vehicle MAX-3 EV
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- Electric Vehicle GO-4 EV for Parking Enforcement
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- Electric Vehicle MAX-3 EV with Van Body
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- Electric Vehicle MAX-3 EV in Construction
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News about Parking Enforcement, EV Updates, and more.
Welcome to the New and Improved Westward Industries, makers of the task specific utility vehicle known across North America as the GO-4. Primarily focused on the parking enforcement market, our vehicles are also used for many other applications. We invite you to review our company website and please contact us for any required information.
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75 Archibald Street,
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada, R2J0V7
Phone: 1-888-682-5320
Fax: 204 231 2607
Email: [email protected]
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Fax: 204-231-2607
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