Several electric vans were donated to the organization at this time, two of which were maintained for several years.
They used electric vans, that were painted in red with a black swastika on a white background, to collect and deliver laundry to customers.
Half are for commercial use and, he estimated, electric vans could substitute for perhaps half of those -120,000 a year.
These are cross-loaded to trailers with fork-lift trucks and delivered to the owners using electric vans.
All three major American auto companies have been working on new electric vans and cars.
From 6 April 2010 the current standard charge will be reduced to nil for electric vans.
They made approx 25 vehicles which included some electric vans.
The store will have a wine shop as well and will use electric vans for deliveries.
Some companies, including Ford and Chrysler, are working on electric vans rather than cars.
Eligible fully electric vans must be able to travel a minimum of 60 miles between charges.