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ZM, Morgan partner for zero-emission upfits

April 29, 2025
New collaboration aims to pair ZM’s ePTO and electric commercial vehicle infrastructure with Morgan’s refrigerated, dry freight, and dump bodies.

ZM Trucks plans to work with Morgan Truck Body to pair its standard 600-volt electric power takeoff (ePTO) and 24-volt chassis infrastructure with Morgan’s upfit solutions for refrigerated and other bodies.

Morgan is North America’s largest producer of light- and medium-duty refrigerated van and truck bodies. Its new collaboration with ZM also will include dry freight, platform, and dump bodies, the companies reported.

“At ZM Trucks, we are committed to driving innovation and setting a new standard for commercial vehicles,” ZM CEO Joost de Vries said in a news release. “Establishing our first North American manufacturing facilities and regional headquarters in Fontana, California, allows us to meet the growing demand for our sustainable vehicle solutions. By collaborating with Morgan Truck Body, we intend to bring our trucks to customers nationwide, offering an ideal combination of a superior chassis and drivetrain that outperforms diesel—especially on total cost of ownership—married to their choice of the highest-quality body upfit.”

The partnership aligns with both companies’ shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering cutting-edge vehicle experiences. It’s expected to drive continuous improvement in fleet operations and service management.

“We appreciate ZM Trucks selecting Morgan Truck Body as their preferred body upfitter to bring our body expertise to their commercial trucks,” said Tom Diez, Morgan chief commercial officer.

“We are excited to work with innovative companies like ZM Trucks to offer their customers a first-in-class quality upfit solution.”

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