Workhorse C-Series Vehicles Receive Voucher Eligibility from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority
Workhorse Group (WKHS) has secured approval from the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP) to offer up to $48,328 and $44,328 vouchers for its C-1000 and C-650 electric delivery vehicles, respectively. This initiative aims to encourage the replacement of diesel vehicles, thereby reducing the sales price for purchasers significantly. CEO Duane Hughes emphasized that this program will enhance sales of C-Series vehicles and support New York's commitment to lowering carbon emissions. The vouchers are available in thirty counties within New York State.
- Approval for monetary vouchers enhances affordability of C-Series vehicles.
- Vouchers of up to $48,328 for C-1000 and $44,328 for C-650 boost sales potential.
- Program supports New York's efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
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CINCINNATI, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) ("Workhorse" or "the Company"), an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector, announced that it has received approval from the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program ("NYTVIP") to offer monetary vouchers for its C-Series all-electric delivery vehicles in select New York State counties.
Workhorse's 2020 model year C-1000 Standard Range and C-650 Extended Range electric step vans were deemed eligible for monetary vouchers of up to
"Being able to sell our vehicles through the NYTVIP will enable us to dramatically reduce the sales price of our C-Series vehicles to eligible purchasers, which should be a material, positive contributor to new sales going forward," said Workhorse CEO Duane Hughes. "The application and approval process was a significant undertaking that, now completed, gives us another advantage in the last-mile delivery space. We're appreciative of being included within the state of New York's broader efforts to reduce carbon emissions by making it easier for fleets to adopt clean vehicle technologies."
The NYTVIP rebate for Workhorse trucks is available to fleets located in thirty New York counties. The NYTVIP program was created to accelerate the deployment of all-electric and alternative fuel vehicles in medium and heavy-duty truck and bus fleets throughout the state.
About Workhorse Group Inc.
Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high performance, battery-electric vehicles including trucks and aircraft. 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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