It's clear that vendors have heard the call of fleets desiring cleaner, greener vehicles, as it seems new players are entering the market at lightning speed (pun intended). Here are a few trucks and vans on the horizon you might be as familiar with. For even more, be sure to check out Work Truck'shybrid and electric trucks and vans round-up article from earlier this year, and its accompanying photo gallery.
Up-and-Coming Electric, Alt-Fuel Work Trucks and Vans [Photos]
Karma's technology includes ADAS integration capability, advanced telematics, battery management systems, and more.
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The Endurance starts at $55,000, and has a towing capacity of 8,000 lbs.
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The Urban Delivery van has a cargo volume of 171 cu. ct.
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Odyne technology provides quieter operation for expanded work hours, fuel savings, and extended service intervals resulting in maintenance savings.
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This Morgan Olson Epic F-59 step van electrified by Motiv comes with two or three lithium-ion battery packs, Motiv's AdaptEV software platform, and a next-gen adaptive battery controller.
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This Lightning eMotors electric Transit cargo van is available in 60-mile and 120-mile range versions and supports both Level 2 AC charging and DC Fast Charge.
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The MPDV is designed to offer productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.
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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation showed off their all-electric MT50e Class 5 chassis.
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XL Fleet showed off its newest offering, a Ram 2500 heavy-duty pickup trucks with hybrid electric upfit technology.
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The Bollinger Motors B2 electric truck is capable of carrying 16-foot cargo through a patented full-length pass-through.
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The Bollinger Motors B1 electric sport utility truck has a raised beltline or “shoulder” to allow for more packaging space for the components under the frunk, but also to raise the overall occupant head clearance.
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The 2022 F-150 Lightning Pro 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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This Ingevity Ford F-150 is powered by renewable natural gas (RNG). Some benefits include a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the fact it's produced domestically.
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Using RNG to fuel an adsorbed natural gas (ANG)-powered truck can reduce approximately 18 tons of CO2 annually per vehicle, which is the equivalent of removing four cars off the road.
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Powered by Karma is developing commercial-grade powertrain systems for Class 3-6 vehicles. The system comes in standard-, medium-, and long-range options.
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The Lordstown Endurance has a 250 mile range per charge, which is ideal for fleets in a variety of markets.
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Electric Last Mile Solutions' (ELMS) Urban Delivery van was created to provide a better fit within narrow urban streets and residential roads without sacrificing payload or cargo space.
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V&H Work Ready Trucks' material handling truck with a hybrid electric-hydraulic crane features technology from Odyne Electrification Systems.
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Workhorse brought its C1000 step van with its 1000 cu. ft. vehicle weighing approximately 13,000 lbs. when fully loaded.
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The C1000 provides ample space for packages.
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Canoo's multi-purpose delivery vehicle (MPDV) features ample cargo space with easy maneuverability.
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Seen here is an example of Phoenix Motor Cars' ZEUS 500 trucks, built on a Ford E-450 Superduty chassis.
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Phoenix Motor Cars' ZEUS 500 trucks can be used as flatbed trucks, utility trucks, service trucks, box trucks, walk-in vans, refrigerated trucks, mobile library trucks, or animal control trucks, to name a few examples.
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The MT50e is ideal for package delivery, bakery, linen, utility operations, and more.
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XL Fleet also brought a Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD, which attendees could view from beneath thanks to a lift.
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