Who’s retiring, and who got promoted? What powerhouse truckmakers joined forces? Which vehicles are getting production ready? What electric vans did Merchants agree to purchase? And how much did General Motors invest in its operations?
This month in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor, Fleet & Trucking at Bobit, shares the top work truck and van fleet news as of June 30, 2023.
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🎙 Topics covered this month include:
– Ed Peper announces retirement from @GeneralMotors successor named.
– Holman names a new CEO.
– @Stellantis_official Ventures names 11 key investments.
– Four powerhouse truck manufacturers join efforts.
– @LightningeMotors announced the production launch of ZE4 work trucks.
– Production starts on Workhorse W750 van.
– @merchantsfleet orders @RamTrucks ProMaster Electric Vans.
– @MullenAutomotive to develop a lightweight body for Class 3 EV.
– @tesla announces the ability of Ford, GM, and @volvotrucks to charge up.
– GM to invest more than $1 billion in Flint manufacturing sites.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Ed Peper Retires
01:43 New Holman CEO
02:27 Stellantis Venture Update
03:18 Truck OEMs Join Efforts
04:17 Production Launch of ZE4
05:09 Production Start of Workhorse W750
05:56 Merchants Orders Ram ProMaster EVs
06:45 Mullen Lightweight Med-Duty Body
07:40 Tesla Opens Charging Access
08:42 GM Invests in Flint
09:25 Conclusion/Thank you
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