Workhorse Group and The Truck Shop Secure First Pacific Northwest Sale with Municipal Order for Electric Work Trucks
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Workhorse Group (WKHS) has secured its first Pacific Northwest sale with a municipal order for two W4 CC electric work trucks in Washington state. The vehicles, equipped with 16-foot Summit™ dry van bodies, will be used for trash and recycling can switch-outs, supporting the municipality's waste management services and environmental goals.
The sale was facilitated through The Truck Shop, a certified dealer in Washington and Oregon, and procured via Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing organization. As a Sourcewell contract supplier since 2024, Workhorse enables public sector organizations to efficiently source medium-duty electric work trucks.
The W4 CC is a 100% electric Class 4 cab chassis designed for various upfit applications, featuring zero tailpipe emissions and versatile body configurations for municipal, vocational, and commercial fleet operations. The Sourcewell contract extends until July 9, 2028, with one-year renewal options.
Positive
- First entry into Pacific Northwest market
- Secured municipal contract through Sourcewell partnership
- Expanding dealer network with The Truck Shop in Washington and Oregon
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- order size of only two vehicles
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, WKHS gained 10.06%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
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The municipality will deploy two W4 CC electric work trucks for trash and recycling can switch-outs, enhancing the efficiency of its waste management services.
This sale marks Workhorse's entry into the Pacific Northwest, a key region for fleet electrification, facilitated through Sourcewell and The Truck Shop.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, has received a purchase order for two W4 CC electric work trucks equipped with 16-foot Summit™ dry van bodies. The sale and delivery are facilitated by The Truck Shop, a Workhorse certified dealer with locations in Washington and Oregon.
The customer, a municipality in Washington, will deploy the W4 CC trucks for trash and recycling can switch-outs as part of its fleet operations. By integrating Workhorse electric trucks into its fleet, the city aims to enhance the efficiency of its waste management services while making progress toward zero-emission goals. The W4 CC trucks will contribute to the municipality's sustainable operations by eliminating tailpipe emissions, lowering noise pollution, and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, aligning with the city's broader environmental objectives.
The purchase was procured through Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing organization that streamlines the procurement process for government, education, and non-profit agencies. As an awarded contract supplier since 2024, Workhorse enables public sector organizations to efficiently source medium-duty electric work trucks, simplifying the transition to sustainable fleet operations. This milestone marks Workhorse’s first sale in the Pacific Northwest, a key region for fleet electrification.
“Breaking into the Pacific Northwest with this municipal sale is a big win for us,” said Kelly Kiger, Vice President of Sales. “By teaming up with trusted dealers like The Truck Shop and leveraging our Sourcewell contract, we're making it straightforward for government and municipal fleets to switch to zero-emission vehicles. It's all about providing reliable, sustainable solutions that make a real difference in our communities.”
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For more information about Workhorse and its electric commercial vehicle lineup, visit workhorse.com
Sourcewell Information:
Contract Number: #032824-WKH
Maturity Date: July 9, 2028
Contract Renewal: One-year extensions
Learn more about Sourcewell and its contract with Workhorse at sourcewell-mn.gov.
About Workhorse Group Inc.
Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing ground-based electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high performance, battery-electric trucks. Workhorse also develops cloud-based, real-time telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and enable fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment. For additional information visit workhorse.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The discussions in this press release contain forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and relate to future periods. These are statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including our ability to timely deliver the W4 CC cab chassis applicable to the purchase order and conditions to delivery and acceptance thereof. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and speak only as of the date hereof. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
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