Workhorse Developing Plug-In Pickup

By Team Writer / November 13, 2016

Workhorse Inc has announced to begin production of W15, a new hybrid pickup truck, in 2018. W15, as an extended-range vehicle, is said to be able to help government fleets meet green vehicle procurement initiatives. Workhorse has already received non-binding letter of intents including a potential 500-truck order from Duke Energy. Specifications have been published on their website.

Key Takeaways:

  • Workhorse has included some specifications about the vehicle on its website. The W-15 would use lithium-ion battery technology to achieve 80 miles of range and provide 310 miles of total range.
  • Workhorse Group Inc. hopes to begin production in 2018 on a plug-in hybrid light-duty pickup truck that the company says is designed for fleet usage.
  • The company estimates miles per gallon equivalency at 75 in electric mode and 38 mpg on the highway as a hybrid.

“Workhorse Group Inc. hopes to begin production in 2018 on a plug-in hybrid light-duty pickup truck that the company says is designed for fleet usage.”

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