Penske, ROUSH CleanTech, and Proterra Announce New Collaboration for Next-Generation F-650 Electric Commercial Trucks
July 20 2021 - 8:00AM
Three leaders in clean transportation solutions — ROUSH CleanTech,
Penske Truck Leasing, and Proterra Inc (“Proterra”) — today
announced a new collaboration under which Proterra (NASDAQ: PTRA)
will supply its industry-leading battery technology to ROUSH
CleanTech for the development of its next-generation Ford F-650
all-electric commercial truck.
ROUSH CleanTech will integrate its advanced clean technology and
control systems to leverage Ford’s medium-duty chassis and
Proterra’s battery technology to Penske Truck Leasing, which will
be the first customer for this next-generation product. In
addition, the three companies will collaborate on continued fleet
electrification, including charging and an ecosystem of solutions
that will make the transition to electric more seamless for
fleets.
The all-electric ROUSH CleanTech Ford F-650 is a purpose-built
Class 6 commercial electric vehicle that is available in several
configurations including utility trucks, shuttle buses, and box
trucks.
Built on the Ford’s industry leading F-650 chassis, the vehicle
will be equipped with Proterra’s H Series battery systems. Ideal
for packaging between frame rails, the Proterra H Series battery
system powering the F-650 can provide 165 kilowatt hours of energy
to deliver an estimated 125 miles of vehicle range on a single
charge, while supporting an available payload of nearly 8,500 lbs.
ROUSH CleanTech expects to deliver the next-generation Ford F-650
in Q2 of 2023 to Penske Truck Leasing.
“The goal of the ROUSH CleanTech, Proterra, and Penske
collaboration is to remove any and all barriers to help fleets
transition to a cleaner future,” said Todd Mouw, president of ROUSH
CleanTech. “It’s clear the market is looking for trusted brands
like ours to develop innovative technologies while also supporting
the entire lifecycle — from vehicle design and development, to
infrastructure assistance, after-sales customer support, and
more.”
ROUSH CleanTech is backed by decades of advanced vehicle
engineering controls and integration experience including battery
electric and hydrogen fuel cell from parent company, Roush
Enterprises. ROUSH CleanTech’s expertise in electrification
includes production design, functional performance validation,
compliance testing, assembly set up, and vehicle second-stage
manufacturing. ROUSH CleanTech has deployed more than 37,000
advanced clean technology vehicles since 2010 that have accumulated
more than 2 billion miles with more than 3,000 commercial, school
bus, and public transit fleets.
“We remain committed to being at the forefront of vehicle
electrification and making impactful sustainability strides within
our industry. This collaboration is another step towards a more
sustainable future in trucking,” said Paul Rosa, senior vice
president of procurement and fleet planning at Penske Truck
Leasing. “We plan to deploy and operate these vehicles in multiple
markets.”
Penske has been operating, supporting and maintaining
alternative-fueled vehicle fleets for more than 30 years, including
commercial electric vehicles for a decade. In addition to the
next-generation F-650, Penske has introduced light-duty,
medium-duty, and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles to its
fleet along with its own heavy-duty EV charging networks.
“Fleet operators need strong partners in electrification. That’s
why we are excited to bring our proven electric vehicle technology
to long-trusted, leading brands like ROUSH CleanTech and Penske to
help electrify commercial vehicle fleets. We look forward to
building our relationship together as we deliver the benefits of
clean, quiet Proterra Powered vehicles to even more communities and
accelerate the transition to a zero-emission future,” said Gareth
Joyce, president of Proterra Powered & Energy.
Proterra Powered leverages Proterra’s electric vehicle
technology and expertise to help commercial vehicle manufacturers
electrify their vehicles. Designed and manufactured in the U.S.,
Proterra battery packs leverage industry-leading energy density and
a customizable design to fit within a variety of vehicles.
Proterra’s best-in-class battery systems have been proven in more
than 20 million service miles driven by Proterra transit vehicles
and validated through collaborations with world-class commercial
vehicle manufacturers to power delivery trucks, electric school
buses, coach buses, low-floor cutaway shuttle buses, and
construction equipment.
About ROUSH CleanTech
ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader of advanced clean
transportation solutions, is a division of the global engineering
company Roush Enterprises. ROUSH CleanTech develops propane autogas
and electric propulsion technology for medium-duty Ford commercial
vehicles and school buses. With more than 37,000 vehicles on the
road, the Livonia, Michigan-based company delivers economical,
emissions-reducing options for fleets across North America. Learn
more at ROUSHcleantech.com or by calling 800.59.ROUSH.
About Penske Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions
company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading global
transportation services provider, Penske Truck Leasing operates
more than 349,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than
1,100 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia
and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing,
contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used
truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply
chain management solutions. Visit www.pensketruckleasing.com to
learn more.
About Proterra
Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of
zero-emission electric transit vehicles and EV technology solutions
for commercial applications. With industry-leading durability and
energy efficiency based on rigorous U.S. independent testing,
Proterra products are proudly designed, engineered, and
manufactured in America, with offices in Silicon Valley, South
Carolina, and Los Angeles.
Proterra Media Contact:
Proterra Corporate Communications
PR@proterra.com
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