CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Workhorse Group Inc. (OTCQB: WKHS) announced today that it has delivered two EGen Electric Trucks with Onboard Generator to a Major Transportation Company, and deliveries are currently being made to customers.
The EGen truck represents a zero-emissions, no-transmission, noise-free, smooth-driving, electric vehicle that could significantly reduce vehicle operating costs for the transportation company. The Workhorse Group, Inc. (OTCQB: WKHS), is the manufacturer of the E-GEN Workhorse truck.
"Major transportation companies are always looking for sustainability as an integral part of operations," said Steve Burns, CEO of [Workhorse Group Inc. "We are encouraged by the positive feedback regarding the performance of our EGen Workhorse truck, and are thrilled that the electric vehicle is making deliveries to customers in the field."
The advantage of an electric power train is zero tailpipe emissions, which helps reduce particulates and nitrogen dioxide in the atmosphere, and also offers dramatically lower operating costs for the owner.
"Based on deliveries made, the performance and handling of the E-GEN Workhorse truck has been outstanding," said Burns. "The EGen onboard generator gives the truck many unique advantages over conventional gas and other typical electric vehicles."
Workhorse E-GEN electric trucks are designed to meet the needs and expectations of daily delivery duty cycles, as well as save delivery fleet buyers fuel and operational costs, dramatically reducing total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the vehicle.
"The E-GEN zero-emission driving experience has the potential to reinvent the local delivery vehicle," continued Burns. "With the capability of recharging enroute, via the onboard generator, in the event of an unusual event that requires more than the average route length on a given day, range anxiety is virtually eliminated.
Built on the new, narrow track W88 chassis, the E-GEN trucks come with a 60 kWh lithium ion battery pack featuring Panasonic 18650 cells that provide power to a 2200 nm (268 bhp) permanent magnet motor powerful enough to eliminate the need for a transmission. AMP Workhorse E-GEN Trucks are designed to be cost effective, without the need for government voucher assistance.
About Workhorse Group Inc.
Workhorse Group Inc. manufactures electric drive systems for medium-duty, class 3-6 commercial truck platforms. Workhorse Group Inc., which purchased the assets of Workhorse Custom Chassis LLC from Navistar in March of 2013, can equip its Workhorse chassis with electric, gasoline, propane, or CNG engines. For additional information visit http://www.workhorse.com.
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