Workhorse to Showcase Industry-Leading Electric Commercial Vehicles at ACT Expo in Las Vegas
Workhorse Group will exhibit its electric commercial vehicles at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2024 in Las Vegas from May 20-23. The company will showcase its medium-duty electric vehicles, including the W56 refrigerated EV step van and the Class 4 W4 CC chassis dump truck. The W56 features a Thermo King v520 Max unit integrated with the vehicle's high-voltage battery system, eliminating the need for diesel or auxiliary batteries. Attendees can experience the W56’s handling through a ‘ride and drive’ demo. Workhorse aims to highlight its commitment to clean transportation and provide real-world EV solutions available now, enhancing efficiency in last-mile delivery and sustainability.
- Workhorse will showcase advanced medium-duty electric vehicles at ACT Expo 2024, indicating product readiness.
- The W56 step van integrates refrigeration seamlessly with the high-voltage battery system, eliminating diesel use.
- Attendees can test drive the W56, demonstrating confidence in vehicle performance.
- The W56 achieved up to 50% energy recovery with its regenerative braking system.
- The Class 4 W4 CC dump truck is market-ready and represents another innovative electric vehicle.
- Workhorse’s participation in ACT Expo underscores its commitment to clean transportation.
- The press release does not provide specific sales figures or customer orders, leaving financial impact uncertain.
- No information on profitability or cost-efficiency of the showcased vehicles is mentioned.
CINCINNATI, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, today announced its upcoming participation as an exhibitor at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2024 (“ACT Expo”).
The annual event will be held this year from May 20-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Workhorse will be located at Booth 3933, showcasing advanced medium-duty electric vehicles (“EV”) and innovative upfit options that are in production and available now.
As part of its showcase, Workhorse will feature a W56 medium-duty refrigerated EV step van, equipped with a Thermo King v520 Max unit. This innovative vehicle, developed in collaboration with Delivery Concepts, Inc., integrates the vehicle’s refrigeration system seamlessly into the high-voltage battery system, eliminating the need for diesel-powered refrigeration units or auxiliary battery packs. This breakthrough sets a new standard in clean refrigerated delivery for medium-duty vehicles, enhancing the efficiency of last-mile delivery.
The W56 step van’s ease of operation and excellent handling will be available for all ACT Expo attendees to enjoy as part of a “ride and drive” experience during the event. Drivers will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the W56’s excellent visibility, ease of entry and exit, tight turning radius, and smooth regenerative braking system. This system is a major contributor to the vehicle's impressive performance in recent demos and testing, returning up to nearly
Additionally, Workhorse will display the Class 4 W4 CC chassis upfitted with a three cubic yard Rugby dump body. This
“ACT Expo is an important event for Workhorse to demonstrate our industry-leading commercial EVs and our commitment to advancing clean transportation,” said Rick Dauch, Workhorse CEO. “We are proud to showcase vehicles that are not just futuristic concepts but are available now, offering real-world solutions that help our customers reach their sustainability goals.”
ACT Expo attendees can request a meeting with Workhorse’s sales team at the show by visiting this link.
About Workhorse Group
Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing ground and air-based electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high performance, battery-electric trucks and drones. 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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