Video: Why electric trucks?

July 30, 2009
Kansas City Power & Light (KCPL) is one of two utility companies investing in Smith Newton electric trucks for its fleet. William Herdegen, KCPL's VP of T&D operations, explains how all-electric trucks make a good fit for his fleet

From senior editor Sean Kilcarr: Kansas City Power & Light (KCPL) is one of two utility companies investing in Smith Newton electric trucks for its fleet. William Herdegen, KCPL's VP of T&D operations, explains how all-electric trucks make a good fit for his fleet.

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