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April 09, 2008

2008 Production Model MILES ZX40ST Work Truck to Be Introduced at the Green California Summit in Sacramento

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SACRAMENTO, CA – The zero emissions, AC motor MILES ZX40ST work truck will be showcased publicly for the first time at the Green California Summit at the Sacramento Convention Center Apr. 8-9, according to www.businesswire.com.

 

The MILES ZX40ST is already in high demand, with many units pre-sold to university and municipal fleet users throughout the country. Even with a production rate of 200 units per month, the ZX40ST is on backorder until June. With a newly structured sales force that spans the country, the ZX40ST and other MILES vehicles are now available for demonstration nationwide upon request. The base MSRP for the MILES ZX40ST is $18,400, and can be seen at www.milesev.com.

As a Gold Sponsor, Miles Electric Vehicles will also be presenting in the Sponsor Showcase Gallery at the Green California Summit on Tues., Apr. 8. MILES currently markets two low speed, AC motor, all electric vehicles: the ZX40ST work truck and the ZX40S Advanced Design car.

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