The Shyft Group, Inc. ($SHYF) has unveiled its latest all-electric commercial vehicle designed for its Blue Arc sub-brand. The Class 5 all-electric crew cab was unveiled during NTEA’s Work Truck Week in Indianapolis and comes equipped with a dump-capable body. The cab sits atop Blue Arc’s proprietary, modular Class 5 EV chassis, designed specifically for the workloads that come with duties in construction, snow removal, landscaping, and other trades.
The spacious cab is powered by lithium-ion liquid-cooled battery packs ranging from 158 kWh to 316 kWh that deliver up to 200 miles of range. That range ability can also be further boosted using an optional 450Wh solar roof package. The Blue Arc work truck can fully recharge in two to six hours depending on whether it’s plugged into a Level 2 or DC fast charger.
Shyft Group president and CEO Daryl Adams commented on the new vehicle: “It’s about flexibility, innovation and creating unique solutions for our customers. The new Blue Arc Class 5 All Electric Crew Cab is truly in a class of its own. Never before have you seen a cab like this on a work truck, and customers are asking for it.”
The modular Class 5 Blue Arc chassis will also be used to electrify buses, shuttles, and motorcoaches, expanding its capabilities well beyond the commercial vehicle segment. The EV will be on display at the Blue Arc booth at Work Truck Week where the company will also be offering ride and drives with the aforementioned Class 3 electric van.
The Shyft Group is a North American vehicle manufacturer with a specific focus on assembly of commercial, retail, and specialty service vehicles. The company currently employs around 4,200 people across 10 US states and Mexico and has invested $16 million into its Charlotte, Michigan, campus to begin assembly of those vans later this year.
The Blue Arc Class 5 crew cab is a game changer in the commercial industry and is sure to revolutionize the way businesses operate. With its innovative design and advanced technology, the Shyft Group is leading the way in the electric vehicle market.
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