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Smith Electric Vehicles - KC
The organization chosen for analysis is Smith Electric Vehicles who is based in the U.K. But has an operation in Kansas City, MO. Smith Electric Vehicles manufactures and markets zero-emission commercial electric vehicles that are designed to be a superior-performing alternative to traditional diesel trucks due to higher efficiency and lower total cost of ownership (Smith, 2012). The organizations purpose is to provide the visionary leadership to completely and permanently alter the vehicle electrification supply chain.
Although many organizations are non-profit and subject to different sources of funding, Smith Electric Vehicles is a private company that relies on primarily the private sector to generate their cash flow. The company has partnered with global leaders across multiple industries: food & beverage,...
Our customers include many of the world's largest fleet operators, including PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, TNT, Sainsbury's, Coca-Cola, DHL, FedEx and the U.S. Military (Smith, 2012). There are also certain tax advantages that apply to both the company's clients as well as to itself that work as an effective subsidy for revenues.
Smith electric vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions -- in fact, there is no tailpipe (Smith, 2012). Even though the two vehicles that the company produces have zero emission during use, there are emissions that are associated with production as well as the source of electricity that is utilized to power the battery. For example, if the electricity comes from a coal fired power plant then…
Works Cited
Colgrass, N. (2012, April 15). The Coal-Powered Secret of Some Electric Cars. Retrieved from Newser: http://www.newser.com/story/144094/are-electric-cars-so-green-depends-where-you-live.html
Smith. (2012). Overview. Retrieved from Smith Electric Vehicles: http://smithelectric.com/about-smith/overview/
Smith. (2012). Zero Emissions. Retrieved from Smith Electric Vehicles: http://smithelectric.com/go-electric/zero-emissions/
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