Welcome to our latest roundup of top electric work truck news, tailored for fleet managers navigating the EV industry.
This month, we have updates from Bollinger Motors, Mullen, Merchants Fleet and more.
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Bollinger Motors Received Vehicle Orders for 40 B4, Class 4 EV trucks
Mullen Automotive announces that Bollinger Motors has received orders for 40 B4 Class 4 electric trucks, valued at approximately $6 million.
The B4 chassis cab is set to begin production in mid-2024 and is expected to qualify for a federal purchasing incentive of 30% of the vehicle cost, up to $40,000.
Merchants Fleet Adds 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EVs to Lineup
Merchants Fleet announces the addition of 250 model-year 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Trucks to its electric vehicle lineup, offering them for lease and rental.
The Silverado EVs, built on the GM EV Ultium platform, are designed to meet the demands of hard work while providing functionality for business operators and managers on job sites.
This move underscores Merchants Fleet's commitment to offering a diverse range of electric vehicles, facilitating businesses of various types in transitioning to customized electric fleet solutions.
GreenPower Announces Delivery of 10 EV Star Cab and Chassis
GreenPower Motor Company announces the delivery of 10 EV Star Cab and Chassis vehicles at the end of the quarter ending December 31, 2023.
The all-electric GreenPower EV Star Cab and Chassis, designed for mid and last-mile delivery with zero emissions, offers a carrying capacity of 7,000 pounds and a range of up to 150 miles.
The vehicles underwent final assembly and inspection at GreenPower's facility in South Charleston, West Virginia, which also serves as a distribution hub for the East Coast in the United States and Canada.
Workhorse Group Receives Second Fleet Order for W56 Step Van
Workhorse Group announces receiving a second fleet purchase order for the W56 step van from a prominent commercial fleet operator.
The 15-vehicle order is set to be delivered in 2024 through Workhorse's dealer, Kingsburg Truck Center.
The W56 step van, designed for the commercial vehicle industry, has zero emissions, a payload capacity of up to 10,000 pounds, a range of 150 miles, and features like a spacious cargo box, lowered step-in, and an ergonomic cabin for delivery driver comfort.
Xos and ElectraMeccanica Propose Combining
Xos will acquire all the issued and outstanding common shares of electric vehicle designer ElectraMeccanica in an all-stock transaction.
The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved the proposed acquisition, which aims to address the increasing demand for zero-emission medium-duty electric trucks.
The deal will provide Xos access to ElectraMeccanica's cash balance, estimated to be around $48.5 million at the transaction's closing.
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EV Realty Opens Major Truck Charging Hub in California’s Inland Empire
EV Realty’s San Bernardino Powered Properties’ truck charging hub, which has now opened, can serve over 200 medium- and heavy-duty trucks per day.
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WEX Launches Solution to Close the EV At-Home Charging Visibility Gap for Fleets
WEX unveiled its EV At-Home with Vehicle Fraud Protection, which ensures accurate and secure reimbursement for at-home charging.
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Toyota Motor Corporation to Join Daimler Truck & Volvo Group in Fuel Cell Joint Venture Cellcentric
Toyota intends to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal shareholder in Cellcentric. All three shareholders intend to further strengthen Cellcentric as a leading manufacturer of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial applications.
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Volvo Penta Electric Drivetrain Powering Terminal Tractors
Volvo Penta and Volvo Financial Services (VFS) have partnered to support one of Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics companies in its ambition to transition to electric terminal tractors.
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PacLease in Dallas Awarded Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Award
PacLease in Dallas, Texas, received a Clean Cities Award from the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition. PacLease invested in two fast-charging pedestals, one located in Dallas and the other at its sister location in Grand Prairie.
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Workhorse Electric Vehicles Surpass 20 Million Miles
More than 1,100 Workhorse trucks, buses, and shuttles have displaced the use of 2.3 million gallons of gas and prevented the emissions of 45 million pounds of CO2. Those vehicles have amassed more than 20 million miles combined.
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Independent Review Validates Greenlane’s Data Security & Compliance
Greenlane's security controls were independently verified as operating effectively across a nearly year-long audit period. Achieving both SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance demonstrates that Greenlane meets the data security standards enterprise fleet operators require from a charging partner.
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Harbinger CEO Explains New Low-Cab-Forward Truck
Join Work Truck as we tour Harbinger Motors’ new HC Series cab, a medium-duty low-cab-forward work truck available in electric and hybrid configurations, with CEO John Harris.
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ChargePoint Launches Tools to Improve EV Charger Management
ChargePoint’s new Premier Care supports large or complex charging networks by providing concierge services to streamline operations, and the new Support Portal transforms the customer support experience into a transparent self-managed hub.
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FCCC Collaborates with Roush On Next-Gen Engine
FCCC will work with Roush Power Systems, a recently formed division of Roush, to integrate the new GM 6.6L gas engine into its chassis products across a range of applications and markets.
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