NorthStar Courier Expands Fleet with Additional Workhorse W56 Electric Step Van
Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) announced that NorthStar Courier, a FedEx Ground Contract Service Provider, will be the first customer to operate the new W56 208" extended wheelbase EV step van, complementing their existing W56 178" wheelbase truck. The vehicle, offering nearly 1,200 cubic feet of cargo capacity, will be delivered through Ziegler Truck Group.
NorthStar Courier's expansion follows successful operation of their initial W56 during the 2024 holiday season, where the vehicle covered nearly a thousand miles in sub-freezing temperatures. The purchase is supported by Minnesota state grants from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), aimed at replacing older fossil fuel vehicles with electric models.
The all-electric W56, manufactured at the Workhorse Ranch in Union City, Indiana, is designed for last-mile delivery with pre-configured upfit options for parcel delivery. The vehicle will be featured at Work Truck Week® 2025 in Indianapolis, March 4-7.
Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) ha annunciato che NorthStar Courier, un fornitore di servizi contratto di FedEx Ground, sarà il primo cliente a utilizzare il nuovo furgone elettrico W56 con passo allungato di 208", complementando il loro attuale camion W56 con passo di 178". Il veicolo, che offre quasi 1.200 piedi cubi di capacità di carico, sarà consegnato tramite Ziegler Truck Group.
L'espansione di NorthStar Courier segue il successo della loro iniziale W56 durante la stagione delle festività del 2024, dove il veicolo ha percorso quasi mille miglia a temperature sotto zero. L'acquisto è supportato da sovvenzioni statali del Minnesota provenienti dall'Agenzia per il Controllo dell'Inquinamento del Minnesota (MPCA), finalizzate a sostituire i veicoli a combustibile fossile più vecchi con modelli elettrici.
Il W56 completamente elettrico, prodotto presso il Workhorse Ranch a Union City, Indiana, è progettato per le consegne dell'ultimo miglio con opzioni di allestimento preconfigurate per la consegna di pacchi. Il veicolo sarà presentato al Work Truck Week® 2025 a Indianapolis, dal 4 al 7 marzo.
Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) anunció que NorthStar Courier, un proveedor de servicios contratados de FedEx Ground, será el primer cliente en operar el nuevo furgón eléctrico W56 de 208" con chasis extendido, complementando su camión W56 de 178" de chasis. El vehículo, que ofrece casi 1,200 pies cúbicos de capacidad de carga, será entregado a través de Ziegler Truck Group.
La expansión de NorthStar Courier sigue la operación exitosa de su W56 inicial durante la temporada navideña de 2024, donde el vehículo recorrió casi mil millas en temperaturas bajo cero. La compra cuenta con el apoyo de subvenciones estatales de Minnesota de la Agencia de Control de la Contaminación de Minnesota (MPCA), destinadas a reemplazar vehículos de combustibles fósiles más antiguos por modelos eléctricos.
El W56 totalmente eléctrico, fabricado en Workhorse Ranch en Union City, Indiana, está diseñado para la entrega de última milla con opciones de equipamiento preconfiguradas para la entrega de paquetes. El vehículo será presentado en Work Truck Week® 2025 en Indianápolis, del 4 al 7 de marzo.
워크호스 그룹 (Nasdaq: WKHS)는 FedEx Ground 계약 서비스 제공업체인 NorthStar Courier가 새로운 W56 208" 연장 휠베이스 전기 밴을 운영할 첫 번째 고객이 될 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이 차량은 기존의 W56 178" 휠베이스 트럭을 보완합니다. 이 차량은 거의 1,200 입방피트의 화물 용량을 제공하며, Ziegler Truck Group을 통해 인도될 예정입니다.
NorthStar Courier의 확장은 2024년 휴가 시즌 동안 초기 W56의 성공적인 운영에 이어 이루어졌으며, 이 차량은 영하의 온도에서 거의 1,000마일을 주행했습니다. 이 구매는 납작한 연료 차량을 전기 모델로 대체하기 위해 미네소타 주 환경 보호국(MPCA)으로부터 지원받은 주 정부 보조금으로 지원됩니다.
완전 전기 W56은 인디애나주 유니온 시티에 있는 워크호스 랜치에서 제조되었으며, 소포 배송을 위한 사전 구성된 업핏 옵션으로 마지막 마일 배송을 위해 설계되었습니다. 이 차량은 2025년 3월 4일부터 7일까지 인디애나폴리스에서 열리는 Work Truck Week® 2025에서 소개될 예정입니다.
Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) a annoncé que NorthStar Courier, un fournisseur de services contractuels de FedEx Ground, sera le premier client à utiliser le nouveau fourgon électrique W56 de 208" avec empattement allongé, complétant leur camion W56 de 178" d'empattement. Le véhicule, offrant près de 1 200 pieds cubes de capacité de chargement, sera livré par le biais de Ziegler Truck Group.
L'expansion de NorthStar Courier fait suite à l'exploitation réussie de leur W56 initial pendant la saison des fêtes de 2024, où le véhicule a parcouru près de mille miles dans des températures sous zéro. L'achat est soutenu par des subventions d'État du Minnesota provenant de l'Agence de contrôle de la pollution du Minnesota (MPCA), visant à remplacer les anciens véhicules à combustibles fossiles par des modèles électriques.
Le W56 entièrement électrique, fabriqué au Workhorse Ranch à Union City, dans l'Indiana, est conçu pour la livraison du dernier kilomètre avec des options d'aménagement préconfigurées pour la livraison de colis. Le véhicule sera présenté lors de la Work Truck Week® 2025 à Indianapolis, du 4 au 7 mars.
Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) hat angekündigt, dass NorthStar Courier, ein Vertragspartner von FedEx Ground, der erste Kunde sein wird, der den neuen W56 208" Elektro-Transporter mit verlängertem Radstand betreibt, um ihren bestehenden W56 mit 178" Radstand zu ergänzen. Das Fahrzeug, das fast 1.200 Kubikfuß Laderaum bietet, wird über die Ziegler Truck Group geliefert.
Die Expansion von NorthStar Courier folgt dem erfolgreichen Einsatz ihres ersten W56 während der Feiertagssaison 2024, in der das Fahrzeug fast tausend Meilen bei subfrigorischen Temperaturen zurücklegte. Der Kauf wird von staatlichen Zuschüssen des Bundesstaates Minnesota unterstützt, die von der Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) bereitgestellt werden und darauf abzielen, ältere Fahrzeuge mit fossilen Brennstoffen durch elektrische Modelle zu ersetzen.
Der vollelektrische W56, der im Workhorse Ranch in Union City, Indiana, hergestellt wird, ist für die letzte Meile Lieferung konzipiert und bietet vorkonfigurierte Aufrüstoptionen für die Paketzustellung. Das Fahrzeug wird während der Work Truck Week® 2025 in Indianapolis vom 4. bis 7. März vorgestellt.
- First customer adoption of the new W56 208" extended wheelbase model
- Successful performance validation through existing customer's expansion order
- Purchase supported by state grants, indicating government incentive accessibility
- Demonstrated cold weather performance capability
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), today announced that NorthStar Courier, a FedEx Ground Contract Service Provider based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, will become the first customer to operate the new W56 208" extended wheelbase EV step van. This addition complements its existing W56 178" wheelbase truck, expanding its zero-emission delivery capabilities. The vehicle will be delivered through Workhorse certified dealer Ziegler Truck Group.
The W56 extended wheelbase version offers nearly 1,200 cubic feet of cargo capacity, making it an ideal solution for high-volume delivery needs. Real-world results demonstrate the work-ready performance of the W56, proving the vehicle’s ability to tackle the toughest delivery and service routes.
NorthStar Courier’s choice to expand its EV fleet with the W56 208” demonstrates its satisfaction with the performance, reliability, and efficiency of its initial W56 EV step van, which successfully operated through the 2024 holiday peak delivery season, covering nearly a thousand miles in sustained sub-freezing temperatures.
“Working with Workhorse has been a real game changer for us,” said Johannes Ariens of Ziegler Truck Group. “Its electric trucks are solid and dependable, which is exactly what our customers need. Helping NorthStar Courier add another W56 to its fleet was a smooth process, just like the first time. We appreciate our partnership with Workhorse and are excited to help more businesses make the switch to electric.”
NorthStar Courier’s purchase is supported by Minnesota state grants aimed at accelerating fleet electrification. Minnesota continues to make significant strides in commercial EV adoption, and these grants, offered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), provide funding for medium-duty commercial trucks, including the W56, to replace older fossil fuel-powered vehicles with all-electric models.
“We are thrilled that NorthStar Courier has chosen to expand its fleet by adding a W56 extended wheelbase EV step van,” said Kelly Kiger, Vice President of Sales at Workhorse. “NorthStar Courier’s continued trust in our vehicles and in Ziegler as its dealer underscores the reliability and efficiency of the W56, and the excellent service and support network that we offer through dealers like Ziegler. We are proud to support NorthStar Courier’s efforts in electrification and help it achieve lower overall operating costs with high-quality, robust electric work trucks like the W56.”
The all-electric W56, manufactured at the Workhorse Ranch in Union City, Indiana, is engineered for last-mile delivery with a focus on efficiency and performance. With pre-configured upfit options tailored for parcel delivery, the W56 provides work-ready solutions that meet the needs of FedEx Ground Service Providers.
Workhorse will feature the W56 step van with 208” extended wheelbase at Work Truck Week® 2025, in Indianapolis, March 4-7. Registered attendees will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel in the event’s Ride & Drive experience.
For more information about Workhorse and its full lineup of commercial EVs, including the W56, visit www.workhorse.com.
About Workhorse Group Inc.
Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing ground-based electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high performance, battery-electric trucks. Workhorse also develops cloud-based, real-time telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and enable fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment. For additional information visit workhorse.com.
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