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Electric Van
Electric Van

Electric Van

Date6/16/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Electric Van: Malcolm Shemmans of GM, centre, explains the operation of an electrically operated van to Metro Toronto councillor Richard Gilbert, far right, and two other Metro officials, Douglas Floyd and Scott Cavalier, extreme left. A $250 million contract to supply Toronto with 10,000 electric vehicles is up for grabs.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0049895F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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