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Around 1990 the company was purchased by two electronics executives; by 1992 it had $25 million in annual sales, and about 60% of the market for electric utility vehicles. [ 2 ] In 1992 the company expanded to produce full-size trucks, with the Electruck, a larger utility vehicle still targeted for its current customers.
Powell Manufacturing Company [1] [2] (PMC) was a company based in southern California, widely known for its line of motor scooters that peaked in popularity in the late 1940s. From September 1954 [3] to March 1957, Powell manufactured "Sport Wagon" pickup trucks and station wagons. [4]
Among the new safety features Utilimaster has added a window on the left hand side of the truck for better visibility in these right-hand-drive trucks. [4] The FFV was equipped with a 3:55:1 final drive limited-slip rear axle, powered by the 4.0L Cologne V6 through a 5-speed automatic transmission. The engine had a peak output of 160 hp (162 PS ...
An armored utility vehicle used in war A Soviet GAZ-69, a military light utility vehicle. A utility vehicle (UV) is a vehicle, generally motorized, that is designed to carry out a specific task with more efficacy than a passenger vehicle. It sometimes refers to a small truck with low sides. [1]
1946–1953 Ford Anglia Coupe Utility; 1956–1962 Ford Consul Mk.II; 1961–2016 Ford Falcon Ute [26] 1952–1959 Ford Mainline Utility; 1953–1955 Ford Popular 103E; 1946–1953 Ford Prefect; 1956–1962 Ford Zephyr Mark II Coupe Utility; In addition, the Ford Ranger (T6) was designed by Ford Australia, but built elsewhere.
The name Utility was adopted after the company had pivoted toward the manufacturing of trailers for the burgeoning diesel truck market of the early 20th century; most of Utility's clientele were California's original utility companies, and the name stuck. [3] Ownership of Utility has remained within the Bennett family since its founding. [4]
1967: Heavy Utility tow truck using Firecoach chassis for Los Angeles Fire Department 1971: Mobile hospital/ambulance for Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington DC (using Supercoach body) 1975: 2-axle trailer water tank/50-foot TeleSqurt for Tulare, California Fire Department
They were all officially classed as Car, Light Utility 4 x 2. The adaptation of each manufacturer's chosen model to Utility specification varied in detail but was broadly the same. The rear body was swapped for a simple pickup truck load bed covered by a canvas roof (commonly known as a 'tilt'), making the Utility a two or three seater in the cab.