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Workhorse Enters Into Initial Production of NGEN-1000 All-Electric Delivery VanCINCINNATI, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS), an American automotive technology company providing sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions, announced today that the Workhorse NGEN-1000, a new light-weight electric delivery vehicle, has entered initial production. The NGEN-1000's curb weight is 4,000lbs – less than one-half of what a traditional diesel step-van weighs – while carrying the same cubic footage of storage, 1,000 cubic feet. Management believes this weight reduction, coupled with the 100-mile range, will have cost-savings implications that will make the EV alternative to traditional fleet delivery vehicles all the more appealing. The NGEN will be available in four cargo sizes for customers: 250, 450, 700 and 1,000 cubic feet. "For as long as I can remember, we've been discussing what the future of delivery looks like and what role electric vehicles will play in that," said Stephen S. Burns, CEO of Workhorse. "We are proud to say – the future is here. With an off-the-lot cost on par with traditional fuel delivery vehicles, and substantial savings from there, we believe the NGEN will forever change the business of delivery as we know it." The lightweight design allows for 100-mile range, with a smaller battery pack than previous designs, thereby reducing the cost of the vehicle significantly. The smaller battery pack also reduces the cost of the charging infrastructure for the customer. The NGEN-1000 is the first in the NGEN series to go into production at Workhorse's Midwest plant, and features a unique new design with a grill-less front end, making it stand out from its diesel counterparts. Features include:
Workhorse is an American technology company focused on changing the way the world works by providing sustainable and cost-effective transportation solutions. As an original equipment manufacturer, Workhorse designs and builds high performance battery-electric vehicles, including trucks, aircraft and drones. They also develop cloud-based, real-time telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with their vehicles to 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. Forward Looking Statement Contact: Ryan Hallett View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/workhorse-enters-into-initial-production-of-ngen-1000-all-electric-delivery-van-300731669.html SOURCE Workhorse Group Inc. |