{"id":18235,"date":"2022-03-22T11:58:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T15:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=18235"},"modified":"2022-03-22T11:58:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T15:58:40","slug":"the-shyft-group-signs-multi-year-agreement-with-proterra-to-power-its-blue-arc-electric-delivery-vans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=18235","title":{"rendered":"The Shyft Group signs multi-year agreement with Proterra to power its Blue Arc electric delivery vans"},"content":{"rendered":"

The \u201cProterra Powered\u201d moniker continues to expand throughout the commercial EV industry, as The Shyft Group is the latest OEM to sign a multi-year supply agreement to use Proterra<\/a> battery systems in its vehicles. Shyft Group will implement Proterra\u2019s battery technology into its modular EV chassis and Blue Arc electric delivery vans.<\/p>\n

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Proterra\u00a0Inc. ($PTRA)<\/a>\u00a0is an EV technology developer focused on the commercial segment,<\/a>\u00a0particularly proprietary platforms powered by its own battery systems to power large vehicles like its ZX5 transit bus. That being said, Proterra also sells its battery technology to other OEMs, a move we\u2019ve seen more and more recently.<\/p>\n

The company kicked off 2022 by announcing a large agreement with Vicinity Motor Corp<\/a>. to power at least 600 of its commercial EVs over the next two years. Just days later, we were covering news of a long-term supply agreement with Nikola Corporation<\/a> to power its all-electric Tre trucks. <\/p>\n

Since then, current Proterra partners have been touting the company\u2019s battery technology in double decker buses, most recently traveling over 2,500 miles across the US,<\/a> using only public chargers.<\/p>\n

Joining this growing list Proterra customers is The Shyft Group \u2013 a North American vehicle manufacturer focused particularly on commercial,\u00a0retail, and specialty service vehicles.<\/p>\n

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The Blue Arc electric delivery van \/ Source: The Shyft Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shyft Group\u2019s Blue Arc vans to be \u201cProterra Powered\u201d<\/h2>\n

Proterra Inc. shared news of the multi-year agreement with The Shyft Group in a press release<\/a>, while outlining details of the collaboration. The Shyft Group will implement the Proterra Powered H-Series battery system into electric delivery vans under its Blue Arc trademark. <\/p>\n

Blue Arc is a new go to market brand under the Shyft Group umbrella,that made its debut<\/a> mere weeks ago. Last summer, The Shyft Group introduced its own Class-3 EV modular platform<\/a> to the public, which is expected to begin production in mid-2023. <\/p>\n

By connecting the timelines with today\u2019s announcement, we know now that Shyft Group\u2019s commercial platform will be \u201cProterra Powered,\u201d at least in the Blue Arc van. The 100% battery-electric Class-3 commercial van is designed for high-frequency, last-mile delivery fleets. <\/p>\n

That being said, the modular chassis it sits upon is also adaptable to for work trucks, mass transit, or even recreational vehicles. Daryl Adams, President and CEO of The Shyft Group, spoke to the agreement:<\/p>\n

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Partnering with Proterra provides Blue Arc with an industry-leading battery source that offers proven technology for our truly commercial grade EV solutions. We are pleased to have them committed to a long-term relationship to ensure the stability and flexibility required as we grow this business.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Proterra Powered H-Series battery system features a customizable design that fits between the truck chassis rails, increasing flexibility for commercial vehicle manufacturers like The Shyft Group. <\/p>\n

Proterra says its H-Series system will provide the Blue Arc electric delivery vans with range between 150-175 miles on a single charge, with the opportunity for even more via expanded battery options. Production of the Blu Arc delivery van is scheduled for mid-2023, right in line with Shyft Group\u2019s EV platform timeline. <\/p>\n

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