Xos, a California-based manufacturer of electric utility vehicles, has announced that Mission Linen Supply has placed an order for twelve SV Stepvans for delivering clean linen and uniforms. The company considers these vehicles well-suited for parcel delivery and linen services, expanding the use case options for the Xos SV platform.
According to Xos, Mission Linen Supply’s order will include some of the first 22′ body step vans from the company, further diversifying the applications of the Xos SV platform. This order follows a trend, as Alsco Uniforms reportedly ordered 30 electric vans for its laundry processing facilities in 2022 and also operates in Los Angeles.
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Dakota Semler, Chief Executive Officer of Xos, expressed confidence in the value these electric step vans will bring to Mission Linen Supply’s operations, stating, “Our electric step vans are setting new standards for the textile and linen industries.”
Mission Linen Supply, founded in 1930, is a commercial laundry company that serves the healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets. Tony Mancuso, the company’s Vice President, highlighted Mission Linen Supply’s commitment to sustainability, stating, “Integrating Xos’ electric vehicles is a natural extension of our commitment to provide environmentally friendly goods and services.”
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Xos, formerly known as Thor Trucks until 2019, has been active in the electric vehicle market for several years. The company gained recognition when it presented a prototype of an electric truck in 2017 and was commissioned by UPS to develop an electric delivery truck a year later. In 2021, FedEx ordered 120 electric trucks from Xos.
In January 2024, Xos announced a merger with Canadian manufacturer ElectraMeccanica, aiming to increase sales of electric vehicles, particularly zero-emission medium-duty electric trucks. Xos also provides fleet services and software solutions, in addition to manufacturing Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric commercial vehicles.
