Workhorse Group, an American technology company focused on transitioning to zero-emission commercial vehicles, recently completed a 1,000-mile journey in its W56 step van. Starting with a drive from the Workhorse Ranch in Union City, Indiana, to the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, the W56 then continued 940 miles to Orlando, Florida, covering a total of 1,028 miles.
Workhouse says that this demonstration highlights the W56’s performance, reliability, and durability as it arrives at the FedEx Forward Service Provider Summit after the three-day journey. As an exhibitor at the FedEx Forward Service Provider Summit, the W56 that completed the journey will participate in demonstrations for three days in the event's ride & drive.
The vehicle successfully navigated through various terrains and difficult weather conditions. Although Hurricane Helene brought strong winds and heavy rain during portions of the journey, the company said the W56 performed reliably, maintaining steady performance and durability.
With a 150+ mile range and an average efficiency of 27 mpge during this trip, supported by regenerative braking and fast charging at public Level 3 charging stations, the W56 showcased its ability to handle the demands of long-distance travel.
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“Our trip from Cincinnati to Orlando demonstrates that the W56 is built to meet our customers’ needs and the demands of their businesses,” Ryan Gaul, president of commercial vehicles at Workhorse, said. “While we could have shipped the truck down to the Summit, we were able to use this opportunity to showcase the W56’s reliability, durability, and capabilities. The truck handled well at every part of the journey, ran efficiently, and charged quickly across our route. We look forward to showing the W56 off at the Summit, and to producing and delivering more of these game-changing vehicles to our customers.”
For a closer look at the journey, viewers can watch a short video highlighting the W56’s performance throughout the trip.
