Alkè
Encyclopedia
Alkè is an Italian
truck
, electric vehicle
s, and diesel engine
manufacturer, based in Padua
, Italy
. The company was created in 1992.
) are used in soccer stadiums as open ambulances. The operator of London's cycle hire scheme
uses a small number of Alkè electric utility vehicles (alongside other cars and vans) to tow trailers for distributing bicycles.
s gather on the market, Alkè is getting involved in many green mobility projects, in the public administration like the project Cargohopper (a solar powered vehicle for urban center delivery in the city of Utrecht
) or in the private sector for mobility inside no traffic zones (like at Palm City Residence, see here some pictures of the Alkè vehicles)
); with many appreciations even from the Royal Families (see the official blog of Prins Maurits of Netherlands
) .
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
truck
Truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
, electric vehicle
Electric vehicle
An electric vehicle , also referred to as an electric drive vehicle, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion...
s, and diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
manufacturer, based in Padua
Padua
Padua is a city and comune in the Veneto, northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Padua and the economic and communications hub of the area. Padua's population is 212,500 . The city is sometimes included, with Venice and Treviso, in the Padua-Treviso-Venice Metropolitan Area, having...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. The company was created in 1992.
Electric vehicles
Some of the electric cars made by Alkè (for example the Alkè ATX 100 EAlkè ATX 100 E
The ATX 100 E is an open topped Ambulance designed to transport a single person for short distances. It is an electric vehicle, manufactured by the Italian automotive firm Alkè....
) are used in soccer stadiums as open ambulances. The operator of London's cycle hire scheme
Barclays Cycle Hire
Barclays Cycle Hire is a public scheme bicycle sharing scheme that was launched on 30 July 2010 in London, United Kingdom. The scheme's bicycles are informally referred to as Boris bikes, after Boris Johnson, who was the Mayor of London at the time of the official launch.BCH commenced operations...
uses a small number of Alkè electric utility vehicles (alongside other cars and vans) to tow trailers for distributing bicycles.
Sustainable mobility
Due to the constant attention that electric vehicleElectric vehicle
An electric vehicle , also referred to as an electric drive vehicle, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion...
s gather on the market, Alkè is getting involved in many green mobility projects, in the public administration like the project Cargohopper (a solar powered vehicle for urban center delivery in the city of Utrecht
Utrecht
Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands.The name may also refer to:* Utrecht , of which Utrecht is the capital* Utrecht , including the city of Utrecht* Bishopric of Utrecht* Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Utrecht...
) or in the private sector for mobility inside no traffic zones (like at Palm City Residence, see here some pictures of the Alkè vehicles)
Motor Shows
Alkè vehicles can frequently seen at the major Electric motor show around Europe (see Alkè electric motor shows page), such as: Pollutec, Saltex, GaLaBau, Kommunalmesse, BlueTech, Electri Motor Show(FinlandFinland
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); with many appreciations even from the Royal Families (see the official blog of Prins Maurits of Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
) .
Worldwide sales
Alkè electric vehicles are sold worldwide, through more than 30 resellers in different countries.External links
- Youtube Video for Cargohopper Utrecht logistic system explanation
- Alkè Official Website
- Alkè Electric vehicles Range Official website - vehicles catalog
- Photogallery on official Avem website
- ePowerTrucks Official Website of UK Dealer