As part of Ford’s just-released registration site for the electric E-Transit van, Ford has updated targeted battery ranges by body type, roof height, and wheelbase, along with targeted MSRPs for each configuration.
Mercedes has chosen its plant in North Charleston, S.C. and two plants in Germany to build the next generation electric Sprinter, starting in the second half of 2023.
In conjunction with Lightning eMotors, the deployment of the Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD electric vans follows a pilot of nine of the same vans in the U.S. last year.
ELMS plans to begin production of the Urban Delivery electric van by the end of 3Q 2021 at its Indiana manufacturing facility
As fleet operators adjust duty cycles for commercial electric vehicles, they must consider weight, vehicle modifications, environment, and EV-specific factors. How will published and projected specs compare to the real world?
These custom electric delivery vehicles will also be tested out in 15 additional cities through 2021.
The 12 vehicles, all Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Vans, were developed by Lightning eMotors.
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An order for more than 6,000 Workhorse C-Series all-electric delivery vehicles was placed by Pride Group Enterprises, a Canadian and U.S. based company with businesses in transportation equipment retail, wholesale, rental, leasing, and logistics.
The all-electric model, starting at $33,000, will be offered in two initial sizes starting in 2022. The smaller model offers 230 cu. ft. of cargo volume behind the bulkhead, while the larger model offers 450 cu. ft.