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Workhorse Group Inc. has delivered its first W56 step van to NorCal Transports Inc., a last-mile package delivery contractor in Richmond, California. This collaboration, facilitated through Kingsburg Truck Sales, marks a significant milestone in showcasing the W56‘s performance in last-mile delivery.
Key Highlights:
- NorCal Transports aims to achieve a 100% alternate fuel vehicle fleet by 2025, with 80% already converted.
- The W56 step van impressed with its durability, capacity, and range.
- Collaboration includes ride-and-drive events to demonstrate the W56’s capabilities.
- Workhorse offers the W56 in multiple wheelbases: 178” and 208”, alongside the W750.
- The W56 is eligible for a base voucher of $85,000 through California’s HVIP.
- The W56 deployment supports greenhouse gas reduction and compliance with California Advanced Clean Fleet Requirements.
NorCal Transports, known for its leadership in adopting alternative fuel vehicles, finds the Workhorse W56 a perfect fit for their demanding delivery routes. Edson A. Costa Jr., CEO of NorCal Transports, stated, “We have been thoroughly impressed with the performance of the Workhorse W56. Its durability, capacity, and range make it a perfect fit for our demanding delivery routes. Support from the Workhorse team and Kingsburg Truck Sales has been outstanding. They’ve been proactive in ensuring we have everything we need for a smooth transition to electric vehicles.”
Ryan Gaul, President Commercial Vehicles at Workhorse, added, “This collaboration with NorCal Transports is a true demonstration of the quality and performance of our products, as well as our proactive engagement in California. Working together to host ride-and-drive events with our Certified Dealers, like Kingsburg Truck Sales, has been key. Once drivers experience the W56 for themselves, they see firsthand why it’s the superior choice for delivery fleets.”
The Workhorse lineup, including the W56 with various wheelbases and the W750, offers comprehensive coverage of logistics needs with cargo capacities of 1,200, 1,000, and 750 cubic feet, respectively. These models are backed by Workhorse’s superior warranty, service, range, and payload capacities, providing a no-compromise solution for fleet operators transitioning to zero-emission vehicles.
In January, Workhorse announced that the W56 step van became eligible for California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”). Through HVIP, vehicle purchasers and participating dealers can apply for a base voucher of $85,000 per W56 purchased.
The deployment of the W56 step van will aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Richmond area while supporting NorCal Transport’s sustainability goals and compliance with California Advanced Clean Fleet Requirements. The vehicle will go into service in August 2024, with Workhorse and Kingsburg Truck Sales collaborating to ensure a seamless delivery and implementation process.
Workhorse Group is focused on providing ground-based electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, Workhorse designs and builds high-performance, battery-electric trucks and develops cloud-based, real-time telematics performance monitoring systems integrated with their vehicles, enabling fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. Visit workhorse.com for additional information.
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