KurbWatt

Grumman KurbWatt
Overview
ManufacturerGrumman
Production1980–1983[1][2][3][4]
Body and chassis
ClassMail truck
RelatedGrumman LLV
Powertrain
Electric motorElectric engine[5]
Battery14 6-volt lead-acid batteries
Electric range40 miles (64 km)
Dimensions
Wheelbase99 in (2,515 mm)[3]
Length144 in (3,658 mm)[3]
Height71 in (1,803 mm)[3]
Curb weight2,650 lb (1,202 kg)

The Grumman KurbWatt was an all aluminum electric powered[1][6] concept mail truck.[7][8]

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  2. ^ "kurbwatt". S&P Automotive. August 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d "WHAT IS A KUBVAN". www.divemaster.ca. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  4. ^ Metcalfe, J. K. (1982). Test and Evaluation Report for the Grumman-Olson Kurbwatt. Tennessee Valley Authority.
  5. ^ Berman, Bradley (2 June 2013). "Rare 1983 All-Electric KurbWatt Postal Van". eBay Motors Blog. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  6. ^ Strohl, Daniel. "Hemmings Find of the Day - 1981 Grumman Kurbwatt". www.hemmings.com. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  7. ^ Olson, Morgan. "History of the Kurbwatt Electric Postal Van". KurbWatt.com. Archived from the original on 20 March 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  8. ^ "Electric Vehicles in the Postal Service". usps.com. United States Postal Service. Retrieved 14 January 2021.