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Shyft Group Opens Dedicated Innovations Facility in Michigan
The 40,000 sq.-ft. R&D facility will be home to Shyft Innovations, the Shyft Group’s dedicated mobility research and development team, which includes the EV chassis engineering group.
September 20, 2021
The 40,000 sq.-ft. R&D facility will be home to Shyft Innovations, the Shyft Group’s dedicated mobility research and development team, which includes the EV chassis engineering group.
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The Shyft Group has announced the opening of a dedicated research and development center, located at 47632 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, Michigan.
The 40,000 sq.-ft. R&D facility will be home to Shyft Innovations, the Shyft Group’s dedicated mobility research and development team, which includes the EV chassis engineering group. The building will be used for product development, prototyping, and design, with a focus on a range of future products and leading technologies. An all-electric chassis platform is currently under development. Early prototypes will be assembled at the facility to support the EV chassis’ soft launch towards the end of 2022.
The facility will officially open on September 20, 2021.
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