BrightDrop, which began in 2021, started construction the Zevo 600 van in December at GM’s CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. A smaller Zevo 400 van is anticipated to go into manufacturing this presen. Each trucks are slated for Mexico, BrightDrop mentioned.
The Zevo 600 van, designed for longer-range deliveries, supplies 600 cubic ft of shipment dimension and will advance as much as 250 miles on a complete fee. The Zevo 400 van has greater than 400 cubic ft of shipment dimension and is meant for shorter, extra usual routes, similar to grocery deliveries.
“We are proud to introduce an unprecedented vehicle to the Mexican market,” Paco Garza, the president of GM Mexico, mentioned in a commentary. “Its combination of advanced safety offerings, convenience features and best-in-class range make it the ideal option for our customers. Today’s announcement reaffirms our commitment to achieve a zero-emissions future.”
GM’s CAMI plant resumed manufacturing July 31 then two weeks of scheduled summer time downtime in July and an extra two-week idling on account of a battery provide dearth, BrightDrop mentioned.
