PRESS INFORMATION FROM AIXAM MEGA Mega Facts Mega is a low environmental-impact utility vehicle designed for short-haul urban and estate transport. Constructed on an aluminium chassis with extensive use of polycarbonates for body components, the Mega comes with diesel or zero-emission electric power units. Compact and lightweight, the Mega is supplied in 2.98m long chassis form, and is 1.45m wide excluding mirrors. Payloads range from 425kg for the electric to 460kg on diesel versions. Transmissions are constantly-variable belt on internal combustion models, with all versions having front disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, and all-round independent suspension. Prices for the diesel Mega range start from £4,690 for the entry-level pick-up body style, with the van version costing £5,300. Electric versions are based upon proven battery vehicle technology, and start at £8,593 for a vehicle with a range of up to 62 miles or 100 Km. Prices quoted are excluding VAT. Aixam Mega is a wholly-owned UK subsidiary of the Aixam Mega Group, which manufactures these vehicles at its purpose-built plant at Chanas, south of Lyon, France. Ends Images available for download at www.aardvarkpr.co.uk/downloads.htm Editors contact: Ewan Scott Aardvark Associates tel. 01484 864 520 (mob. 07951 963 433) or 01308 897 911 Company contact: Aixam Mega tel. 01788 553 330 Please note that this document is for information only and is non-contractural; both Aardvark Associates and Aixam Mega decline all liability in the case of omissions or errors.