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Workhorse Group Engages Burr Truck and Trailer Sales as its First Distribution and Service Partner in New York
CINCINNATI, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on
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[{"type":"text","content":"CINCINNATI, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles, announced it has engaged Burr Truck and Trailer Sales (“Burr Truck”) as its first distribution and service partner in New York state, making it the initial Workhorse dealership in the northeastern United States. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Vestal, New York, Burr Truck is a third generation, family-owned commercial truck dealership offering services, sales and leasing of Class 3-8 medium and heavy-duty trucks. Workhorse’s partnership with Burr Truck represents a critical step forward in supporting greater access to zero emission transportation technology in an extremely challenging supply chain market. “As we continue to produce and deliver a growing number of Class 4 and other last-mile delivery products, we are also actively building out our national distribution capabilities,” said Workhorse CEO Rick Dauch. “This partnership with Burr Truck gives us a pivotal foothold in the northeastern U.S. and aligns our sales efforts with an established name brand in the region. We look forward to growing our partnership with Burr Truck as we ramp our production capacity and accelerate vehicle deliveries over the coming months.” Chuck Burr, President of Burr Truck and Trailer Sales added: “The Workhorse W4 CC and W750 fit well with our current medium and heavy-duty product line, giving our company the opportunity to expand our service offering to a larger demographic in a state that is at the forefront of EV adoption. We look forward to partnering with Workhorse to help drive commercial fleet electrification.” About Burr TruckBurr Truck continues to invest in top-of-the-line infrastructure to keep pace with ever-changing technology, including but not limited to a Level-3 DC Fast Charge 120kW ABB Terra 124 charging system. Burr Truck’s additional investment in training, tooling and safety equipment supports its commitment to be the premier New York truck dealership offering customers a partner and solution in understanding the ins and outs of battery electric vehicles. Burr Truck maintains a family business environment which offers their staff and their customers the balance of trust, value, and confidence in knowin...