The Shyft Group, Inc. completed testing and received an executive order of compliance from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Company’s Blue Arc™ EV Solutions Class 3, 4, and 5 electric delivery vehicles.
CARB confirmed the city driving range of 225 miles for the Class 3 Blue Arc EVs under CARB test conditions. These include three models offering 600, 700, or 800 cu ft of cargo capacity. The Class 4 and 5 EVs provide 700 to 1,000 cu ft.
Blue Arc achieved a new benchmark for range in commercial EVs. This provides customers with confidence they can perform and, with many, exceed a daily last-mile delivery route and capacity requirements.
BENEFITS OF CARB COMPLIANCE
CARB compliance means Blue Arc vehicles meet the stringent emission standards set by CARB. This also indicates these vehicles help contribute to cleaner and safer air quality; they also contribute to a more sustainable platform to minimize fleet impact on the environment.
“This is an important, validating step for the Blue Arc Class 3, 4, and 5 all-electric delivery vehicles that were designed from the ground up by applying 50 years of experience in the last-mile delivery space,” says Daryl Adams, president and CEO, The Shyft Group. “It shows our commitment to providing a robust EV solution that meets the clean air requirements in every state and supports a greener future.”
The executive order and certification are important milestones that help clear the way for Shyft’s Blue Arc vans to start production later this year and be sold in all 50 states. The certifications will allow Blue Arc customers in states with zero emission truck regulations to apply for and receive incentives.
Shyft also recently announced a $16-million investment at the company’s Charlotte, Michigan, campus. The company will begin production of the electric vehicles in the second half of 2023.
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