Proterra Inc, an innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, announced a strategic, multi-year supply agreement with The Shyft Group® to power its Blue Arc™ purpose-built electric delivery van and EV chassis with Proterra’s battery technology.
Designed and manufactured in the US, Proterra Powered™ battery systems have industry-leading energy density for the demands of commercial applications. The Proterra Powered H-Series battery system will provide the Blue Arc with up to a 175-mile range on one charge. Owners will have the opportunity to enhance range through expanded battery options.
Proterra battery systems feature a customizable design to increase flexibility for commercial vehicle manufacturers. Proterra designed the battery system powering the Blue Arc electric delivery van and EV chassis to package between frame rails. In addition to industry-leading energy density, Proterra manufactures its battery systems with safety mechanisms built directly into the battery architecture. Further, the systems undergo rigorous testing to withstand the toughest conditions.
Proterra Transit vehicles have proven the battery systems through more than 25 million service miles. Commercial vehicle manufacturers selected this system to power electric delivery vehicles, work trucks, semi-trucks, construction and mining equipment, and more.
The Blue Arc delivery van is a 100% battery-electric Class 3 commercial delivery vehicle designed for high-frequency, last-mile delivery fleets. With its configurability features, the Blue Arc chassis can adapt to last-mile delivery, work truck, mass transit, and other markets. The company expects to begin production of the first Blue Arc delivery vans by mid-2023.
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