Electric trucks created in Washington, Tyne & Wear, are taking to the roads of Washington DC today (Tuesday, July 28).

Four major US corporations and two utility companies have taken delivery of the Smith Newton, the largest road-going electric truck in North America. Coca-Cola, Staples, Frito-Lay, AT&T, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L) are the first Newton customers in the USA.