Solectria subsequently was acquired by Azure Dynamics Corporation in 2004, it is no longer in production.
The Force was introduced in March 1991, and the first nine were delivered by October to Arizona Public Service, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, and Southern California Edison.
[1]: 70–71 The North Jersey District Water Supply Commission procured a 1996 Solectria Force that is still in service today.
[citation needed] The original thirteen 12 volt lead–acid gel cell batteries lasted until April 2011, when they were replaced with nearly 10,000 miles.
[2] The city of Morristown, NJ used Solectria "Force" models as "station cars" in a three-year pilot program ending in 2001.