# Modec > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Modec > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Modec.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modec > Source revision: 1284748268 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|UK electric vehicle manufacturer}} {{For|Mitsui Ocean Development & Engineering Company (MODEC) Inc.|MODEC Inc.}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2017}} {{Use British English|date=September 2017}} {{Infobox company | name = Modec Limited | logo = modec logo.jpg | logo_size = | type = [Private](/source/Private_company) | founded = {{Start date|2004|10}} | defunct = {{End date|2011|3}} | fate = Assets & [IP](/source/Intellectual_property) sold to [Navistar International](/source/Navistar_International) | location = [Coventry](/source/Coventry), [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom) | key_people = [Jamie Borwick](/source/Jamie_Borwick), (Chairman)
[Bill Gillespie](/source/Bill_Gillespie_(businessman)), (CEO)| industry = [Manufacturing](/source/Manufacturing) | products = Zero Emission Commercial Vehicles | revenue = Undisclosed | net_income = Undisclosed | num_employees = 70 (2007) | homepage = [http://www.modeczev.com/ www.modeczev.com] }} thumb|Modec van in London thumb|In Manchester thumb|Modec van in Amsterdam [[File:Modec FedEx truck, LA.jpg|thumb|[Navistar eStar](/source/Navistar_eStar) electric van in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles) in 2010. The vehicle was manufactured in the U.S. under license from Modec.]] '''Modec''' was an [electric vehicle](/source/electric_vehicle) manufacturer in Coventry, in the United Kingdom, specialising in [Commercial vehicle](/source/Commercial_vehicle)s in the [N2](/source/Large_goods_vehicle) category.{{cite web|url=http://www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29fdoc/78r1a2e.pdf|title=Transport - Transport - UNECE|website=www.unece.org|access-date=16 April 2018}} It unveiled its first model in April 2006 and announced its intention to commence series production in March 2007, with the first production vehicles destined for [Tesco](/source/Tesco). Following a long-term decline in sales, it entered administration in March 2011, with all remaining assets and intellectual property sold to [Navistar International](/source/Navistar_International). ==History== ; 2002 : eMercury project commenced within [London Taxis International](/source/London_Taxis_International) (a subsidiary of [Manganese Bronze Holdings](/source/Manganese_Bronze_Holdings)). The project was led by Jevon Thorpe, designer of the [TX1](/source/TX1)London Taxi. Some development funding received from the Energy Savings Trust (EST), part of the [Department of Trade and Industry](/source/Department_of_Trade_and_Industry_(United_Kingdom)). ; 2004: Three eMercury prototypes demonstrated - one conventional [lead-acid battery](/source/lead-acid_battery) powered, one [hybrid vehicle](/source/hybrid_vehicle) utilising a [nickel metal hydride battery](/source/nickel_metal_hydride_battery) and one utilising a high energy [molten salt battery](/source/molten_salt_battery) mounted in a removable cassette between the [chassis](/source/chassis) rails. : [Manganese Bronze Holdings](/source/Manganese_Bronze_Holdings) announces its decision to focus on its taxi business. The eMercury project bought by [Jamie Borwick](/source/Jamie_Borwick), former CEO & Chairman of Manganese Bronze, who creates Modec Limited as part of Borwick Group. : Splits with drivetrain supplier Azure Dynamics, in favour of [Zytek](/source/Zytek), commences development of production vehicles ; 2006 : Announces partnerships with Lex Logistics for customer service, [GE Commercial Finance](/source/GE_Commercial_Finance) for vehicle finance and [battery rental](/source/battery_rental) and [Axeon Power](/source/Axeon_Power) for battery cassette assemblies containing [Zebra battery](/source/Zebra_battery) technology. : Unveils next generation of production intent vehicles at [SMMT](/source/SMMT) Commercial Vehicle Show. Fitted with an 85 [kWh](/source/kWh) battery pack, they have a 2-2.5 tonne payload, a governed top speed of 50 mph and a range in excess of 100 miles on a typical urban duty cycle. Maximum [torque](/source/torque) of 300 [Newton metre](/source/Newton_metre)s is delivered from rest, resulting in lively acceleration. [Zebra batteries](/source/Zebra_battery) are used. ; 2007: Coventry production facility officially opened by [David Cameron](/source/David_Cameron) MP. : Announcement of that the first vehicles built will be delivered to [Tesco](/source/Tesco) for home grocery deliveries. : Other deliveries included [Center Parcs](/source/Center_Parcs_UK_and_Ireland) at their [Elveden Forest](/source/Elveden_Forest) park for servicing use, [Accord](/source/Accord_(company)), [Amey](/source/Amey_plc), [Speedy Hire](/source/Speedy_Hire), [Hildon Water](/source/Hildon_Water), [London Borough of Islington](/source/London_Borough_of_Islington) and others. ; 2008: 100th Modec vehicle produced, production at the Coventry plant ramping up according to plan (maximum capacity 5,000 vehicles per annum). : London dealer network expands to six sites; Distributors appointed in the Netherlands and Ireland : [UPS](/source/United_Parcel_Service) has ordered Modec [electric van](/source/electric_van)s for its UK and German fleets. Energy costs play a huge part in the potential profitability of package delivery companies like UPS, [DHL](/source/DHL) and [FedEx](/source/FedEx).{{cite web|url=http://www.4evriders.org/2008/11/europe-ups-orders-modec-electric-vans-for-uk-and-german-fleets/ |title=Europe: UPS Orders Modec Electric Vans for UK and German Fleets | 4EVRiders.org - Charging Locator and News on Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles |publisher=4EVRiders.org |date=2008-11-20 |access-date=2010-06-26}} ; 2009: Modec is the first electric vehicle in the N2 class to attain European Whole Vehicle Type Approval.{{cite web|url=http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/millbrook-offers-modec-right-kind-approval |title=Millbrook Offers Modec the Right Kind of Approval |publisher=PressReleasePoint |access-date=2010-06-26}} Modec has entered into a joint venture with [Navistar International](/source/Navistar_International) for North and South America. The Joint venture is named Navistar-Modec EV Alliance.{{cite web|url=http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/story/Modec-finalises-joint-venture-with-Navistar-International/51676 |title=Modec finalises joint venture with Navistar International |publisher=Fleetnews.co.uk |access-date=2010-06-26}} ; 2010: [Navistar](/source/Navistar_International) began deliveries of its eStar electric van manufactured in [Wakarusa, Indiana](/source/Wakarusa%2C_Indiana), under licensed technology from Modec's zero-emissions delivery van.{{cite web|url=http://www.plugincars.com/first-navistar-electric-trucks-are-deployed-400-more-coming-year-44016.html|title=First Navistar Electric Trucks Are Deployed, With 400 More Coming This Year |author=Zach McDonald|publisher=PluginCars.com|year=2010|access-date=2012-10-01}} ===Closure=== Following a long-term decline in sales with a total production of around 400 vehicles, and following the failure of a rescue deal with Navistar, Modec entered administration in March 2011 with debts of over £40M.{{cite web|last=Shankleman|first=Jessica|title=Could Modec crash kill off UK's commercial electric vehicle market?|url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2011/mar/08/modec-crash-commercial-electric-vehicle|work=The Guardian|access-date=15 May 2012|date=8 March 2011}} Navistar subsequently bought the intellectual property rights from administrators [Zolfo Cooper](/source/Zolfo_Cooper).{{cite web|url=http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/automotive-business/2011/04/08/modec-electric-van-know-how-sold-to-us-firm-navistar-65233-28486941/|title=Modec electric van know-how sold to US firm Navistar|author=Anna Blackaby|publisher=birminghampost.net|date=8 April 2011|access-date=2011-04-19}} Following the closure of the business and sale of the assets, Liberty Electric Cars hired the entire Modec engineering team and set up a new subsidiary "Liberty E-Tech".{{cite web|url=http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/2011/6/2/ex-modec-engineering-team-joins-forces-with-liberty-electric-cars/39721/|title=Ex Modec engineering team joins forces with Liberty Electric Cars|publisher=Fleet News|date=2 June 2011|access-date=2012-04-11}} After failing in January 2011 to agree a deal with Navistar to buy the brand, in July 2011 Liberty launched a service called "e-Care" to service and maintain Modec vehicles, which presently covers the UK, France, Germany and Dubai.{{cite web|url=http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/2011/9/12/liberty-electric-cars-launches-liberty-e-care/40572/|title=Liberty Electric Cars launches Liberty E-Care|publisher=Fleet News|date=12 September 2011|access-date=2012-04-11}} ==Technical== The only product of the Modec company was the Modec EV commercial vehicle. It was produced in three versions; a [chassis cab](/source/chassis_cab), box van and a dropside. All three shared a common wheelbase of {{convert|141.7|in|m|2|abbr=on}} and a steel ladder frame chassis. The Modec has a kerb weight of 3.3 tonnes and a max gross capacity of 6.05 tonnes.{{cite web|title=Modec Brochure|url=http://publishing.yudu.com/Freedom/Ac6dq/ModecEVtruckbrochure/resources/index.htm|work=Modec|access-date=15 May 2012}} The vehicles use an {{convert|102|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} motor with {{convert|221|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque and an exchangeable lead-acid battery which is charged from an external charger that requires a 32amp 3-phase supply to charge the vehicle for 6 hours, it also has options for Lithium-Ion Phosphate or Sodium Nickel chloride batteries. It has a {{Convert|100|mi|km|adj=on}} range and a {{Convert|50|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} top speed.[http://www.slideshare.net/paulodowd/modec-electric-vehicle Presentation about Modec vehicles form Paul o'Dowd their Nation Sales manager] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100622062903/http://www.slideshare.net/paulodowd/modec-electric-vehicle |date=22 June 2010 }} == See also == * [Battery electric vehicle](/source/Battery_electric_vehicle) * [Electric vehicle](/source/Electric_vehicle) * [Smith Electric Vehicles](/source/Smith_Electric_Vehicles) ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== {{Commons category}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20061013102655/http://www.modec.co.uk/ Modec Limited] *[http://www.ft.com/cms/535aaf12-517a-11dc-8779-0000779fd2ac.html?_i_referralObject=429795513&_i_referrer=mrss Interview with Lord Jamie Borwick with Financial Times] {{Dead link|date=January 2016}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20090907024601/http://www.realbusiness.co.uk/myfirstmillion/5497866/lord-jamie-borwick.thtml/ Interview with Lord Jamie Borwick at REAL BUSINESS about Modec] *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UueOXkPhsc Video] of [Robert Llewellyn](/source/Robert_Llewellyn) driving the van from [Brighton](/source/Brighton) to [London](/source/London) as part of an eco-rally {{Navistar International}} {{Automotive industry in the United Kingdom}} Category:Navistar Category:Electric trucks Category:Battery electric vehicle manufacturers Category:Electric vehicle manufacturers of the United Kingdom Category:Defunct truck manufacturers of the United Kingdom Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Coventry Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 2004 Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 2011 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Modec](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modec) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modec?action=history)). 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