In Pictures: One-of-a-kind electric truck has an undeniable presence
1958 retrofitted electric truck, dubbed Retro Electro, hits the road. For the full story from Peter Cheney, please click on the link below.
Retro Electro truck - 1958 Chev Apache pickup converted to electric power by Electric Autosports of Vancouver. It is part of Steam Whistle Breweries' unique vehicle collection in Toronto.
Instead of inventing all-new vehicles, Electric Autosports puts electric drivetrains into old ones. For about $25,000, they will sell you a kit that will let you electrify your own car.Peter Cheney, Peter Cheney
Under the hood of the Retro Electro truck, heavy duty cables carry power to the electronic unit that controls power flow from the battery pack.
Steam Whistle Breweries Retro Electro truck, the 1958 Chev Apache, was converted to run on electric power. The original V-8 engine was torn out and replaced with an electric drive-train.Peter Cheney
The Retro Electro had an undeniable presence, and it was a blast to drive a 1958 pickup truck that didn't make any noise. But there was no power steering, and the 600 pounds of batteries loaded in the back didn't help matters - every corner was an arm wrestling match. The brakes were pretty scary, too.Peter Cheney, Peter Cheney
Mike Kiraly of Steam Whistle Breweries inspects the battery pack in the Retro Electro truck.Peter Cheney, Peter Cheney, Pete
Greg Murray, president of Electric Autosports, a shop that specializes in electric car conversions. Murray is shown here with a Mazda Miata that has had its gas tank removed to make space for a battery pack.Electric Autosports, Peter Chene
Under the hood of a car converted to electric power by Electric Autosport of Vancouver.Electric Autosports
Steam Whistle breweries Retro Electro truck uses green energy from wind and solar production facilities.Peter Cheney, Peter Cheney, Pete