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formerly Grande West Transportation Group), a supplier of electric, CNG, gasoline and diesel vehicles, released specifications for the new VMC 1200, a fully electric Class 3 medium-duty commercial truck. Canada-based Vicinity Motor Corp.
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to design the vehicles from the ground up. Each truck will have a range of approximately 100 miles between charges, ideal for delivery routes in and around cities. Each truck will have a range of approximately 100 miles between charges, ideal for delivery routes in and around cities. —Steve Burns, CEO of Workhorse Group.
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The proposed EDI research includes design, optimization manufacturing, testing/validation, and demonstration of the PHEV powertrain (EDI Drive) and battery pack with 40 miles of all-electric range (AER). The inline form factor allows the drivetrain to integrate into any light-, medium- or heavy-duty vehicle design.
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