As part of a national electric vehicle project in Iceland, AMP Holding Inc has signed a letter of intent with Northern Lights Energy to introduce all-electric SUVs into the country.
Northern Lights Energy has committed to buying 1,000 all-electric SUVs from AMP over a five year period as it promotes sustainable transportation under the Icelandic National EV Project. The aim is to end Iceland’s dependence on imported oil through the electrification of transport.
Gisli Gislason, the CEO of Northern Lights Energy, described AMP’s electric vehicle technology as ideal in helping to achieve the underlying goal of rapidly improving the transportation industry in the country. At the moment, the SUV segment accounts for 35 per cent of the Icelandic car market and while most industry players are focused on other market segments, there are high hopes for this market-ready technology.
The first electric SUV will be delivered in 2011 and after an initial review it is expected that it will be demonstrated to the Electric Vehicle Project Consortium members, followed by a public exhibition.
AMP is said to be in discussions with several manufacturers with regards to supplying the underlying SUVs for its electric conversions. It first introduced its SUV all-electric conversion with the GM Chevrolet Equinox back in February. The AMP version of the vehicle can reach a top speed of 90mph, accelerates from 0-60mph in eight seconds and has a range of 150miles.
