Proterra, an innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, and Lightning eMotors announced a collaboration. The purpose is to power the Generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit commercial van using Proterra’s industry-leading battery technology.
The Lightning Electric Transit commercial van is a purpose-built Class 3 commercial electric vehicle. It is available in several popular configurations like last-mile cargo vans, passenger vans, shuttle buses, ambulances, school buses and RVs.
Lightning eMotors anticipates annual production of up to 3,000 vehicles by 2023. The company expects he first Lightning Electric Transit vans to deliver to customers later this year.
“Proterra’s batteries are premium technology for premium vehicles,” says Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors. “We are very pleased to be able offer their batteries on our industry-leading Lightning Electric vehicles. We’ve delivered more zero-emission medium-duty commercial EVs than any other manufacturer in North America, and Proterra’s batteries will allow us to give our customers even more range, power, and features on our purpose-built vehicles at the price they need to scale up their electric fleets.”
“Proterra is excited to work with a market leader like Lightning eMotors to help power even more commercial electric vehicles,” says Gareth Joyce, president of Proterra Powered and Energy. “Together, we’re showcasing how American electric vehicle manufacturers are accelerating the shift to a clean transportation future. We look forward to building our relationship together as we support Lightning eMotors in the development of electric delivery vans, school buses, ambulances, and other vehicles.”
ELETRIC TRANSIT & PROTERRA BATTERIES
The Lightning Electric Transit is the only Class 3 electric van currently available in the US that allows extensive customization. Those customizations include wheelchair lifts and custom floor rails as well as custom bus doors. Lightning offers high-voltage integration to support battery operation of refrigeration systems, food-truck equipment, medical equipment, and other upfitter add-ons. Assembly of the Lightning Electric Transit happens at Lightning eMotors’ 231,000-sq-ft facility in Loveland, Colorado.
Further, Proterra battery packs leverage industry-leading energy density and a customizable design to fit within a variety of vehicles. Proterra’s battery systems have powered more than 17 million service miles driven by Proterra transit vehicles. They received validation through collaborations with commercial vehicle manufacturers to power delivery vans, low-floor cutaway buses, construction equipment, and more.
Find out more, visit www.lightningemotors.com and www.proterra.com.
