General Motors said it has donated 59 BrightDrop electric vans to the American Red Cross to bolster disaster relief and community support programs for vulnerable populations across the United States.
The all-electric vans will be used by the Red Cross and its Community Adaptation Program partners to deliver health, hunger, and housing services, as well as support local relief operations during emergencies. The move builds on GM’s more than two-decade partnership with the humanitarian organization.
“Getting disaster relief quickly to the people who need it most is a shared mission between General Motors and the American Red Cross,” said Ian Hucker, GM Envolve vice president. “Our donation of more than 50 BrightDrop electric vans supports their community outreach programs, enabling the American Red Cross to prepare and respond to those impacted.”
The BrightDrop vans offer an estimated range of up to 296 miles per charge, over 600 cubic feet of cargo space, and a payload capacity exceeding 3,700 pounds. The vehicles are expected to help reach underserved areas with critical supplies more efficiently.
“For more than two decades, the Red Cross has relied on GM’s multifaceted support to help meet the needs of families across the country,” said Cliff Holtz, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “We are deeply grateful for their continued commitment to our mission and their generosity.”
General Motors joined the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program in 2010, contributing advance donations that help fund readiness efforts, including volunteer training and essential resources. The automaker has also provided loaner vehicles and supported fundraising initiatives.
