Vicinity Motor Corp. (NASDAQ:VEV) has announced its first order for 10 VMC 1200 Class 3 Trucks, valued at over $1.0 million, from a private operator in British Columbia. The all-new VMC 1200 is designed for urban and construction applications, featuring a 6,000-pound load capacity and a range of up to 150 miles on a single charge. Scheduled for delivery in Q1 2022, this order highlights the growing demand for medium-duty electric trucks as companies aim to reduce energy and carbon costs. The company anticipates additional orders as it introduces the VMC 1200 across its dealer network.
Vicinity Motor Corp. (NASDAQ:VEV) announced a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Buy America compliant assembly facility in Ferndale, Washington on July 9, 2021. This marks the company's first U.S. assembly plant aimed at enhancing production of its electric and alternative fuel vehicles. Expected to begin operations in the first half of 2022, the facility will support assembly, inspections, and R&D. The project is anticipated to create 30 new jobs initially and expand to produce up to 1,000 vehicles annually. Governor Jay Inslee and ABC Companies president Roman Cornell are set to attend the ceremony.