Portable, remote-controlled charging answer attracts vast curiosity with limitless functions
Class 3 all-electric industrial supply van design leverages practically 50 years of expertise in final mile supply
NOVI, Mich., Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, a go-to-market model of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), introduced it should current the Power Cube™ moveable charging station alongside its Class 3 all-electric industrial supply van at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on September 14-15 as a part of the occasion’s Industry Days and AutoMobili-D exhibit situated on the principle ground of the present.
The Blue Arc supply van constructed on Shyft’s commercial-grade EV chassis was unveiled in March 2022 at NTEA’s Work Truck Week. Designed with driver consolation and productiveness in thoughts, the supply van is simple to drive and simple to enter and exit for last-mile deliveries with multi-stop routes. Blue Arc electrical autos combine the newest in confirmed car and driver security know-how akin to 360°cameras, massive in-dash HD digital camera shows, lane departure and proximity sensors, and keyless and automatic entry. With a excessive diploma of configurability, the all-electric chassis is adaptable to last-mile supply, work truck, mass transit, leisure car and different rising EV markets.
The Power Cube – a totally moveable, remote-controlled charging station – made its debut in Washington, D.C., in July, sparking curiosity from prospects, authorities officers and media amid the nation’s renewed deal with EVs and the transition to cleaner vitality.
“Our deep commercial fleet experience and new Blue Arc EV Solutions brand present an opportunity to address infrastructure concerns and help drive a swift and comprehensive transition to clean energy,” mentioned Daryl Adams, President and CEO, The Shyft Group. “The Power Cube is the only commercial-grade, remote controlled portable charging solution today and the possibilities for use are virtually endless.”
Without requiring any digging and trenching or pricey infrastructure modifications, the Power Cube is good for functions past the industrial car sector. The potential use-cases embrace mass transit and college buses, campgrounds and nationwide parks, development websites, outside occasions like sports activities or concert events the place turbines are sometimes required, hospitals, navy, roadside help, and pure disasters.
“The Power Cube is unique because it can convert single phase electricity into three phase to offer DC fast charging and onboard energy storage of up to 3MW – all through a complete liquid cooled system, packaged in a single remote-controlled, portable unit that can be placed virtually anywhere in any climate and perform,” mentioned Eric Fisher, SVP and General Manager, Shyft Innovations.
During the Auto Show’s media and trade preview days, attendees are invited to cease by sales space P2 and P3 for a espresso and highlights of the Blue Arc product suite.
The Shyft Group
The Shyft Group is the North American chief in specialty car manufacturing, meeting, and upfit for the industrial, retail, and repair specialty car markets. Our prospects embrace first-to-last mile supply corporations throughout vocations, federal, state, and native authorities entities; the trades; and utility and infrastructure segments. The Shyft Group is organized into two core business models: Shyft Fleet Vehicles & Services™ and Shyft Specialty Vehicles™. Today, its household of manufacturers consists of Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, Utilimaster®, Royal Truck Body™, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us™, Spartan RV Chassis™, Builtmore Contract Manufacturing™, and corresponding aftermarket provisions. The Shyft Group and its go-to-market manufacturers are well-known of their respective industries for high quality, sturdiness, and first-to-market innovation. The Company employs roughly 3,800 workers and contractors throughout campuses, and operates amenities in Michigan, Indiana, Maine, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Florida, Missouri, California, Arizona, Texas, and Saltillo, Mexico. The Company reported gross sales of $992 million in 2021. Learn extra about The Shyft Group at TheShyftGroup.com.
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