Kingsburg Truck Center Wins California DGS Contract to Supply Workhorse Electric Trucks to State Agencies
Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) announced that Kingsburg Truck Center has secured a contract from California's Department of General Services (DGS) to provide Workhorse electric trucks to state agencies. The contract enables streamlined procurement of W4 CC and W56 electric commercial vehicles, supporting compliance with Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) requirements.
The W4 CC is a Class 4 cab chassis adaptable for various vocational needs, while the W56 Class 5/6 step van features a 10,000-pound payload and 210 kWh battery capacity. Despite CARB's withdrawal of federal waiver requests for ACF regulation enforcement, state and local government agencies must still transition to zero-emission vehicles.
The initiative aims to address the San Joaquin Valley's significant air quality challenges, where heavy truck traffic contributes substantially to pollution levels that fail to meet federal health standards for ozone and particulate pollution.
Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) ha annunciato che Kingsburg Truck Center ha ottenuto un contratto dal Dipartimento dei Servizi Generali della California (DGS) per fornire camion elettrici Workhorse alle agenzie statali. Il contratto consente un approvvigionamento semplificato di veicoli commerciali elettrici W4 CC e W56, supportando la conformità ai requisiti della Flotta Pulita Avanzata (ACF).
Il W4 CC è un telaio cabina di Classe 4 adattabile a diverse esigenze professionali, mentre il furgone W56 di Classe 5/6 presenta una capacità di carico di 10.000 libbre e una batteria da 210 kWh. Nonostante il ritiro da parte del CARB delle richieste di esenzione federale per l'applicazione delle normative ACF, le agenzie governative statali e locali devono comunque passare a veicoli a zero emissioni.
L'iniziativa mira ad affrontare le significative sfide della qualità dell'aria nella Valle di San Joaquin, dove il traffico di camion pesanti contribuisce in modo sostanziale ai livelli di inquinamento che non soddisfano gli standard di salute federali per l'ozono e l'inquinamento da particolato.
Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) anunció que Kingsburg Truck Center ha asegurado un contrato del Departamento de Servicios Generales de California (DGS) para proporcionar camiones eléctricos Workhorse a las agencias estatales. El contrato permite la adquisición simplificada de vehículos comerciales eléctricos W4 CC y W56, apoyando el cumplimiento de los requisitos de la Flota Limpia Avanzada (ACF).
El W4 CC es un chasis de cabina de Clase 4 adaptable a diversas necesidades vocacionales, mientras que el furgón W56 de Clase 5/6 cuenta con una capacidad de carga de 10,000 libras y una batería de 210 kWh. A pesar de la retirada de CARB de las solicitudes de exención federal para la aplicación de la regulación ACF, las agencias gubernamentales estatales y locales aún deben hacer la transición a vehículos de cero emisiones.
La iniciativa tiene como objetivo abordar los importantes desafíos de calidad del aire en el Valle de San Joaquín, donde el tráfico de camiones pesados contribuye sustancialmente a los niveles de contaminación que no cumplen con los estándares de salud federales para el ozono y la contaminación por partículas.
워크호스 그룹 (Nasdaq: WKHS)는 킹스버그 트럭 센터가 캘리포니아 일반 서비스 부서(DGS)로부터 주 정부 기관에 워크호스 전기 트럭을 제공하는 계약을 체결했다고 발표했습니다. 이 계약은 W4 CC 및 W56 전기 상업용 차량의 간소화된 조달을 가능하게 하여 고급 청정 차량(ACF) 요구 사항 준수를 지원합니다.
W4 CC는 다양한 직업적 요구에 맞게 조정 가능한 클래스 4 캐빈 섀시이며, W56 클래스 5/6 스텝 밴은 10,000파운드의 적재 용량과 210kWh의 배터리 용량을 갖추고 있습니다. CARB가 ACF 규제 집행을 위한 연방 면제 요청을 철회했음에도 불구하고, 주 및 지방 정부 기관은 여전히 제로 배출 차량으로 전환해야 합니다.
이 이니셔티브는 중량 트럭 교통이 오존 및 미세먼지 오염에 대한 연방 건강 기준을 충족하지 못하는 오염 수준에 상당히 기여하는 샌 호아킨 밸리의 심각한 공기 질 문제를 해결하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) a annoncé que Kingsburg Truck Center a obtenu un contrat du Département des Services Généraux de Californie (DGS) pour fournir des camions électriques Workhorse aux agences d'État. Ce contrat permet un approvisionnement simplifié en véhicules commerciaux électriques W4 CC et W56, soutenant la conformité aux exigences de la Flotte Propre Avancée (ACF).
Le W4 CC est un châssis de cabine de Classe 4 adaptable à divers besoins professionnels, tandis que le fourgon W56 de Classe 5/6 présente une capacité de charge de 10 000 livres et une batterie de 210 kWh. Malgré le retrait par le CARB des demandes de dérogation fédérale pour l'application de la réglementation ACF, les agences gouvernementales d'État et locales doivent encore passer à des véhicules à zéro émission.
L'initiative vise à relever les défis importants de la qualité de l'air dans la vallée de San Joaquin, où le trafic de camions lourds contribue de manière significative aux niveaux de pollution qui ne respectent pas les normes de santé fédérales concernant l'ozone et la pollution par les particules.
Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) gab bekannt, dass Kingsburg Truck Center einen Vertrag mit dem California Department of General Services (DGS) abgeschlossen hat, um elektrische Workhorse-Lkw an staatliche Behörden zu liefern. Der Vertrag ermöglicht eine vereinfachte Beschaffung von W4 CC und W56 elektrischen Nutzfahrzeugen, die die Einhaltung der Anforderungen an die fortschrittliche saubere Flotte (ACF) unterstützen.
Der W4 CC ist ein Klasse 4 Kabinenshassis, das sich an verschiedene berufliche Bedürfnisse anpassen lässt, während der W56 Klasse 5/6 Schrittvan eine Nutzlast von 10.000 Pfund und eine Batteriekapazität von 210 kWh aufweist. Trotz des Rückzugs von CARB bezüglich der Anträge auf bundesstaatliche Ausnahmen zur Durchsetzung der ACF-Regulierung müssen staatliche und lokale Regierungsbehörden weiterhin auf emissionsfreie Fahrzeuge umsteigen.
Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, die erheblichen Herausforderungen der Luftqualität im San Joaquin Valley anzugehen, wo der Schwerlastverkehr erheblich zu den Verschmutzungswerten beiträgt, die die bundesstaatlichen Gesundheitsstandards für Ozon und Partikelverschmutzung nicht erfüllen.
- Secured California DGS contract for state agency sales
- Access to large California government fleet market
- Strategic positioning in stringent zero-emission vehicle mandate market
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The contract awarded to Kingsburg Truck Center to supply Workhorse electric trucks to California state agencies represents a positive development for this micro-cap EV manufacturer. This agreement establishes a critical sales channel with pre-negotiated pricing, effectively lowering the procurement barriers for California government agencies required to transition to zero-emission vehicles under the state's Advanced Clean Fleet mandates.
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The strategic importance lies in Workhorse gaining institutional validation through government contractor status. California's regulatory environment creates a captive market for zero-emission commercial vehicles among state agencies, and this contract provides Workhorse with privileged access to that customer base.
The timing aligns perfectly with California's aggressive emission reduction goals, particularly in the San Joaquin Valley's poor air quality region where Kingsburg Truck Center operates. This geographical advantage positions the dealer to effectively target local agencies with urgent compliance needs.
This contract represents a significant implementation mechanism for California's environmental regulations, connecting mandated policy with practical procurement. Despite CARB withdrawing its federal waiver request for commercial fleets, state and local government agencies remain bound by Advanced Clean Fleet requirements, creating guaranteed market demand for zero-emission vehicles like Workhorse's electric trucks.
The San Joaquin Valley context is particularly noteworthy, as this region consistently fails to meet federal health standards for both ozone and particulate pollution according to EPA data. Heavy-duty vehicles are major pollution contributors in this logistics-heavy corridor. The W56's 210 kWh battery capacity and substantial payload capabilities address practical government fleet needs while eliminating tailpipe emissions.
The contract's streamlined procurement mechanism is important for implementation success. Environmental regulations often stumble at the procurement stage due to complex bidding requirements and lack of pre-vetted options. This DGS contract eliminates those barriers, accelerating the transition timeline for state agencies.
While California's environmental policies create the regulatory foundation, this contract provides the practical acquisition pathway necessary for real-world implementation. For Workhorse, this represents not just a sales opportunity but positioning within a state-backed transition structure that will likely expand as climate regulations tighten across transportation sectors.
California state agencies can now easily acquire Workhorse W4 CC and W56 step vans through the Department of General Services (DGS) contract, supporting compliance with Advanced Clean Fleet regulations.
The shift to battery-electric medium-duty trucks is helping reduce emissions in one of the nation's most polluted regions, improving air quality and public health.
CINCINNATI, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, today announced that Kingsburg Truck Center has been awarded a contract from the California Department of General Services (DGS) to supply Workhorse W4 CC and W56 electric commercial trucks to state agencies. This contract simplifies the procurement process, offering pre-negotiated pricing with a vetted supplier, making it easier for agencies to comply with California’s Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) requirements.
Through this DGS contract, California state agencies now have streamlined access to Workhorse’s
In January 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew its request for a federal waiver to enforce the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation for federal and high-priority commercial and private fleets. However, state and local government agencies in California remain subject to ACF requirements, mandating a transition to zero-emission vehicles. This DGS contract provides those entities with a streamlined pathway to procure Workhorse electric trucks, supporting their transition to zero-emission fleets.
“Being awarded this DGS contract is an important step forward in electrifying California’s fleet operations,” said Wes Lowe, Owner of Kingsburg Truck Center. “We are honored to play a pivotal role in this transition, making zero-emission solutions more accessible to state agencies. We’re located here in the San Joaquin Valley, where air quality has been a challenge for years. Cutting emissions from medium- and heavy-duty trucks is a big deal, and we’re proud to be part of the solution.”
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the San Joaquin Valley experiences some of the nation’s worst air quality, regularly failing to meet federal health standards for both ozone (smog) and particulate pollution. Heavy truck traffic is a major contributor to these emissions, making the adoption of zero-emission vehicles an important step toward cleaner air and healthier communities.
“The Workhorse W4 CC and W56 provide state agencies with reliable, zero-emission vehicles to meet their operational needs while supporting California’s ambitious clean transportation standards,” said Ryan Gaul, President, Commercial Vehicles at Workhorse. “We’re proud to partner with Kingsburg Truck Center to provide hard-working, reliable vehicles that help improve air quality and drive the transition to electrified fleets.”
With the DGS contract in place, eligible California state agencies can now acquire Workhorse’s battery-electric vehicles with confidence, knowing they are backed by Kingsburg Truck Center’s deep industry expertise and commitment to customer support.
For more information about Workhorse and its full lineup of commercial EVs, including the W4 CC and W56, visit www.workhorse.com or visit kingsburgtruckcenter.com and click on the Workhorse logo.
About Kingsburg Truck Center
Kingsburg Truck Center is the California Central Valley's top destination for high-quality new and used work trucks. Specializing in custom solutions, Kingsburg uses its expertise to create tailored upfit applications for specific industry needs. Since its establishment in 1991, Kingsburg Truck Center has been the go-to source for reliable work trucks, growing to become a comprehensive one-stop shop for everything work truck related.
About Workhorse Group Inc.
Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) is a technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles. Workhorse designs and builds its vehicles in the United States at the Workhorse Ranch in Union City, Indiana. The company’s best-in-class vehicles are designed for last-mile delivery, medium-duty operations, and a growing range of specialized applications. For more information, visit www.workhorse.com.
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