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April 16, 2021
Commercial vehicle manufacturers Lightning eMotors and REV Group Inc. say they are co-developing zero-emission, all-electric ambulances with Leader Emergency Vehicles, a REV Group subsidiary. Available to government agencies, municipalities, commercial operators, hospitals and non-profit organizations, delivery to customers is expected to be at the end of this calendar year.
“Electrification is reaching all different types of fleet vehicles – ambulances are a logical next step,” says Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors. “These zero-emission vehicles are powerful, smooth and quiet. As a fully electric model, they have no tailpipe emissions, so it’s a healthier choice for the air we breathe as well.”
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Lightning eMotors and REV Group Subsidiary to Produce Electric Ambulances
April 15, 2021 GMT
Lightning eMotors and REV Group Subsidiary to Produce Electric Ambulances (Photo: Business Wire)
LOVELAND, Colo. (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 15, 2021
Commercial vehicle manufacturers Lightning eMotors and REV Group, Inc. announce they are co-developing zero-emission, all-electric ambulances with Leader Emergency Vehicles™, a REV Group subsidiary. Available to government agencies, municipalities, commercial operators, hospitals, and non-profit organizations, delivery to customers is expected to be at the end of this calendar year.
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Lightning eMotors and REV Group Subsidiary to Produce Electric Ambulances (Photo: Business Wire)
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LOVELAND, CO Commercial vehicle manufacturers Lightning eMotors and REV Group Inc. announced April 15, 2021, they are co-developing zero-emission, all-electric ambulances with Leader Emergency Vehicles™, a REV Group subsidiary.
Available to government agencies, municipalities, commercial operators, hospitals, and non-profit organizations, delivery to customers is expected to be at the end of this calendar year.
“Electrification is reaching all different types of fleet vehicles, and ambulances are a logical next step,” said Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors. “These zero-emission vehicles are powerful, smooth, and quiet, and drivers will love them. As a fully electric model, they have no tailpipe emissions, so it’s a healthier choice for the air you breathe as well.”
Porterville, CA deploys 12 all-electric micro-transit vans from Lightning eMotors
With a focus on its mission of sustainability for its residents, the City of Porterville, California is putting 12 electric micro-transit vans into service. The 12 vehicles, all Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Vans, were developed by Lightning eMotors. The vans are built on Ford Transit 350 HD chassis and are upfitted by NorCal Vans/Driverge of Chico, California to meet ADA requirements with support for wheelchair lifts and other customizations.
The city’s new all-electric passenger vans will be used for transporting residents around the community, such as from home to work and for shopping and other services. The electric vans will replace transit buses on routes with low ridership, allowing residents to use an app to get on-demand, curb-to-curb service.