From hybrids to full-electric, Work Truck reached out to various automakers to create a gallery of up-and-coming trucks and vans to keep on your radar. For full details on each vehicle, be sure to check out our article The Future is Now: Upcoming Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Vans.
A Collection of Hybrid and Electric Trucks and Vans [Photos]
Canoo’s electric pickup truck has a flatbed size comparable to a traditional pickup truck, making it easy to maneuver and convenient to drive. The vehicle features accessories that accommodate on-site jobs, including a pull-out bed extension, fold down work table and cargo storage, flip down side tables, side step and storage, modular bed with space dividers, and multi-accessory charge port.
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Canoo's all-electric multi-purpose delivery vehicle (MPDV) will initially be offered in two variants—MPDV1 and MPDV2—and is expected to offer three battery sizes including 80, 60, and 40 kWh. The 80-kWh size features a DC Fast Charging time of 28 minutes from 20% to 80% charge.
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The 2022 F-150 Lightning Pro is an all-electric F-Series truck purpose-built for commercial customers. It offers value and performance with a standard range battery and dual motor power 4x4 targeting 426 hp and a targeted EPA-estimated 230 miles of range. An extended-range version targeting 563 hp and a targeted EPA-estimated range of 300 miles is also available for commercial customers.
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Indigo Technologies’ Bravo will be the first 4-wheel EV built on the automaker’s in-wheel electric propulsion suspension system called robotic wheels. The design features a 30-kWh pack with a range of 200 miles, and a top speed of 80 mph.
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Zero-emission Kenworth K270E Class 6 and K370E Class 7 battery-electric vehicles are available with high-density battery packs of 141kWh and 282kWh that deliver up to 100- and 200-mile range, respectively. Built in collaboration with Dana Inc., the electric vehicles use a DC Fast-Charging system capable of fast re-charge in as quick as one-hour.
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The Lightning Electric E-450 fulfills both cargo and passenger shuttle applications. With a typical range of 120 miles, it is well-suited to urban duties such as airport shuttles and retail deliveries.
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The Lordstown Endurance features four in-wheel hub motors that reduce the number of moving parts and improves vehicle control. This advancement leads to few maintenance costs and lower total cost of ownership.
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Built on Ford’s E-450 platform, the EPIC E-450 chassis is used for a diverse set of applications including step vans, box trucks, and work trucks.
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The Rivian 2021 R1T has 300+ miles of range, 800 hp, and 900 ft.-lbs. of torque. The truck can wade through three feet of water, tow up to 11,000 pounds, and has 14.9 inches of ground clearance.
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Roush CleanTech has provided Penske Truck Leasing with Ford F-650 battery electric vehicles later this year for deployment across Southern California. The battery electric vehicles have a maximum speed of 65 mph and a 100-mile range.
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The C-Series are step vans built with lightweight composite bodies. The C650 and C1000 are 650 cu.-ft. and 1000 cu.-ft., and both weigh approximately 13,000 pounds when fully loaded.
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With an XLP plug-in hybrid electric drive system from XL Fleet, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is available as a plug-in hybrid electric model, helping to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions, and make progress on sustainability goals. XL Fleet turns many of the most popular Class 2-6 vehicles from OEMs into hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, without disrupting their performance.
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The fully-electric X-Platform is designed to accommodate an extensive variety of medium-duty bodies, wheelbases, and range requirements up to 200 miles.
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Daimler's eM2 is a Class 6/7 truck designed for local distribution, pickup and delivery, food and beverage delivery, and last-mile logistics applications. It will offer up to 230 miles range from a 315 kWh battery pack.
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Launching in 2021, the Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) Class 1 Urban Delivery van boasts 170 cu.-ft. of cargo space, 150 miles of range on a single charge, and is designed to deliver up to 35% in TCO savings.
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The 2021 Ford F-150 with available 3.5-liter PowerBoost V6 gives customers the ability to tow up to 12,700 pounds and haul more than 2,000 pounds with 430 hp and 570 lb.-ft. of torque. It improves productivity by replacing standalone gas-powered electric generators with Pro Power Onboard featuring standard exportable power of 2.4 kW, with 7.2 kW available.
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The 2022 Ford E-Transit offers a choice of eight configurations, including three roof heights and three lengths, plus chassis cab and cutaway models. It offers the same interior cargo dimensions and standard mounting points as the gas-powered Transit for continued integration with hundreds of racks, bins, upfits, and accessories.
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The Lion6 is a Class 6 truck that has a cabin length of 79 inches, and cabin height of 105 inches. With a GVWR of 26,000 pounds, it can hit maximum power of 250 kW/335 hp and maximum torque of 1,800 ft.-lb.
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Built on Ford’s F-59 platform, the EPIC F-59 chassis available in Class 5 or 6 configurations. The EPIC F-59 is ideal for last-mile delivery step vans and specialty applications, such as bookmobiles and food trucks.
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The Ram 1500 features up to 12,750 pounds of towing capability and 2,300 pounds of payload. The eTorque mild hybrid system delivers improved fuel efficiency in both V6 (standard) and V8 configurations.
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