The Shyft Group, Inc. has achieved an important milestone in the development of its Blue Arc™ EV Solutions Class 3, 4 and 5 electric delivery vehicles, which have completed testing and received an executive order of compliance from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The vehicles are designed to provide customers with a clean air solution for last-mile delivery and have achieved a new benchmark for range in commercial EVs. The CARB compliance confirms the city driving range of 225 miles for the Class 3 Blue Arc EVs, while the Class 4 and 5 EVs provide 700 to 1,000 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
Daryl Adams, President and CEO of The Shyft Group, commented, “This is an important, validating step for the Blue Arc Class 3, 4 and 5 all-electric delivery vehicles that were designed from the ground up by applying 50 years of experience in the last mile delivery space. It shows our commitment to providing a robust EV solution that meets the clean air requirements in every state and supports a greener future.”
The CARB compliance means the Blue Arc vehicles meet stringent emission standards and will help contribute to cleaner and safer air quality, as well as a more sustainable platform to minimize fleet impact on the environment. Together with Shyft’s recent announcement on EPA testing citing up to 200 mile range city/highway combined, the executive order and certification are important milestones that help clear the way for Shyft’s Blue Arc vans to start production later this year and be sold in all 50 states.
Shyft’s $16-million investment at the company’s Charlotte, Michigan campus to begin production of the electric vehicles in the second half of 2023, and the recent certifications will allow Blue Arc customers in a number of states with zero-emission truck regulations to apply for and receive incentives. The Shyft Group is committed to providing a clean air solution for last-mile delivery and has proven its dedication to creating a greener future.
