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Delivery Drivers to Benefit from In-Vehicle Cooling Systems from Utilimaster®

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

This order, placed by a leading international e-commerce and parcel delivery company, underscores a shared commitment to enhancing driver comfort and safety throughout the United States.

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This order, placed by a leading international e-commerce and parcel delivery company, underscores a shared commitment to enhancing driver comfort and safety throughout the United States.
Designed for versatility, the Rapid Driver Cooling System can be integrated into both new and existing vehicles, ranging from walk-in vans to vocational delivery trucks.
It can serve as a supplementary solution or a complete replacement for traditional in-dash air conditioning, focusing on cooling the driver’s area and the cabin space effectively.
This hands-on demonstration highlights the system’s effectiveness and the immediate benefits it brings to drivers.

The Shyft Group Achieves Ford Pro Upfitter Designation

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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“We are thrilled to be named a Ford Pro Upfitter, which is a natural outcome of our long collaboration with Ford,” said Shyft CEO John Dunn.

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“We are thrilled to be named a Ford Pro Upfitter, which is a natural outcome of our long collaboration with Ford,” said Shyft CEO John Dunn.
Shyft and Ford conducted the in-person audit at Shyft’s new facility in Lebanon, Tenn., which serves as a sales and upfitting branch for several Shyft brands.
The brands that will participate in the Ford Pro Upfitter program are Utilimaster®, Royal Truck Body™, DuraMag® and Magnum™.
The Shyft Group and Ford Motor Company have worked closely together for decades, achieving several significant milestones in recent years.

The Shyft Group to Showcase Innovation and Customer-Centric Solutions at Work Truck Week 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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NOVI, Mich., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leveraging a broad spectrum of advanced work truck solutions, The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), will highlight its industry leadership and integrated brand strengths at Work Truck Week 2024 in Indianapolis, March 6-8. Showcasing the latest in innovations and customer-centric solutions, the company aims to meet the evolving needs of diverse business sectors with cutting-edge vehicle designs and functionalities.

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CEO John Dunn to present latest advancements in work truck innovations, accessories, and last-mile delivery solutions
NOVI, Mich., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leveraging a broad spectrum of advanced work truck solutions, The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHYF), will highlight its industry leadership and integrated brand strengths at Work Truck Week 2024 in Indianapolis, March 6-8.
This synergy ensures specialized, customer-focused solutions and leans into the collective expertise of our diverse brand portfolio,” said Shyft CEO John Dunn.
The Shyft Group will also participate in the Work Truck Week Ride & Drive, taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, March 6 and 7.
Shyft joins the Ride & Drive with its all-electric, Class 3 walk-in delivery van from Blue Arc EV Solutions.

Vehya Collaborates with Utilimaster and Stellantis to Extend EV Installation Services into Mexico

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Monday, June 26, 2023

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Building on their ongoing expansion efforts in Mexico since February, Vehya has joined forces with industry partners to spearhead the installation of Free2Move electric chargers throughout the region.

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Building on their ongoing expansion efforts in Mexico since February, Vehya has joined forces with industry partners to spearhead the installation of Free2Move electric chargers throughout the region.
The agreement marks an important milestone in Vehya's expansion, as the company collaborates with industry leaders in the LATAM area to address the quickly growing market.
Mexico's thriving EV industry offers compelling development potential, as Vehya is committed to prioritizing EV development in LATAM.
Vehya excitedly joins the growing Mexican EV market, where it will have an integral part in permitting the wider adoption of sustainable mobility solutions.

Viatec "Smart" family of Fleet Electrification solutions, SmartPX and SmartPTO - New Standard in Plug-in Electric Power for Vocational Upfits

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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This distinctive system utilizes an electric powertrain that drives a rotary generator to produce pure sine-wave 120VAC/240VAC power.

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This distinctive system utilizes an electric powertrain that drives a rotary generator to produce pure sine-wave 120VAC/240VAC power.
It is an ideal solution for running demanding equipment on vocational fleets, creating a safe and quiet worksite for operators while achieving ESG goals.
SmartPX was piloted on Utilimaster's step vans for Duke Energy, who collaborated with Viatec to develop their "Smart" family of products designed to meet fleet-level emissions goals.
Mark Ferri, Viatec's President and CEO, says, "Viatec's launch of SmartPX to complement SmartPTO is a major milestone in electrification for work.

The Shyft Group Debuts Game-Changing Blue Arc Class 5 All-Electric Crew Cab

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

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NOVI, Mich., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) has revealed its latest innovation: an all-electric Class 5 Crew Cab. Daryl Adams, President and CEO of The Shyft Group, introduced the Blue Arc™ EV Solutions truck during a press conference at NTEA’s Work Truck Week 2023 in Indianapolis.

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Daryl Adams, President and CEO of The Shyft Group, introduced the Blue Arc™ EV Solutions truck during a press conference at NTEA’s Work Truck Week 2023 in Indianapolis.
“It’s about flexibility, innovation and creating unique solutions for our customers,” said Daryl Adams, President and CEO, The Shyft Group.
“The new Blue Arc Class 5 All Electric Crew Cab is truly in a class of its own.
The Shyft Group is organized into two core business units: Shyft Fleet Vehicles & Services™ and Shyft Specialty Vehicles™.

Viatec Announces Plug-in Electric Genset, SmartPX

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Friday, March 3, 2023

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GREENVILLE, S.C., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At The 2023 Work Truck Week, Viatec is launching their newest product, SmartPX: A plug-in, all-electric alternative to gasoline or diesel generators.

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GREENVILLE, S.C., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At The 2023 Work Truck Week, Viatec is launching their newest product, SmartPX: A plug-in, all-electric alternative to gasoline or diesel generators.
SmartPX was piloted on step vans for east-coast utility giant Duke Energy, collaborating with Viatec to develop its "Smart" family of products to meet fleet-level emissions goals.
SmartPX represents both, an overall improvement in performance, and a lifecycle that is 2-3 times longer than the genset it replaces.
In 2019, Viatec successfully took their ePTO, SmartPTO to market and are today an industry standard in this technology.

The Shyft Group Rolls Into NTEA’s Work Truck Week 2023 With a Unified Front of Dynamic Brands

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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NOVI, Mich., Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Within the commercial vehicle industry, few companies are able to match the industry knowledge, engineering and manufacturing expertise, and purposeful innovation of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) and its dynamic group of nine go-to-market brands. At Work Truck Week (WTW) 2023 from March 7-10 in Indianapolis, Indiana, this industry-leading edge will be on display as Shyft exhibits its collective strength with cross-brand collaborations and the debut of a new electrified product.

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At Work Truck Week (WTW) 2023 from March 7-10 in Indianapolis, Indiana, this industry-leading edge will be on display as Shyft exhibits its collective strength with cross-brand collaborations and the debut of a new electrified product.
The Shyft Group will also participate in the Work Truck Week Ride & Drive, taking place at the Indiana Convention Center from 11am to 3:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, March 8 and 9.
The Shyft Group is organized into two core business units: Shyft Fleet Vehicles & Services™ and Shyft Specialty Vehicles™.
The Shyft Group and its go-to-market brands are well known in their respective industries for quality, durability, and first-to-market innovation.

Rosco, Inc. Granted 5-Year Exemption for Commercial Vehicle Digital Camera Monitor System (CV Digital CMS) DCAMS™ [Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0186]

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

JAMAICA, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosco, Inc. dba Rosco Vision, applied for an exemption from 49 CFR 393.80(a) to allow its CV Digital CMS, named DCAMS (Digital Camera and Monitor System) to be installed as an alternative to automotive rear-vision mirrors through Docket No. FMCSA-2021-0186. FMCSA has reviewed the Rosco CV Digital CMS submission and believes that the Rosco DCAMS is likely to achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater than the level of safety than standard rear-view mirrors. FMCSA has determined that the Rosco DCAMS exceeds both the FOV required by FMVSS No. 111 and rear-vision mirrors currently installed by manufacturers. The exemption is applicable December 4, 2022 and ending December 4, 2027.

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JAMAICA, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosco, Inc. dba Rosco Vision, applied for an exemption from 49 CFR 393.80(a) to allow its CV Digital CMS, named DCAMS (Digital Camera and Monitor System) to be installed as an alternative to automotive rear-vision mirrors through Docket No.
FMCSA has determined that the Rosco DCAMS exceeds both the FOV required by FMVSS No.
Offering better visibility around the vehicle, the Rosco DCAMS has been engineered to replace rear-vision mirrors on commercial vehicles.
The digital cameras and monitors cover views shown in both the flat and convex lenses of rear-vision mirrors.

The Shyft Group Secures Initial Pre-Order for Blue Arc™ All-Electric Delivery Walk-In Vans

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NOVI, Mich., Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, a new go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), made its debut in March with the industry-first commercial grade purpose-built EV chassis; a fully reimagined from the ground up all-electric Class 3 delivery walk-in van; and a fully portable, remote-controlled charging station, the Power Cube™. Today, Shyft announced the first pre-order for its all-electric Class 3, 4 and 5 walk-in delivery vans from Randy Marion Automotive Group, one of the largest dealer groups in the Carolinas.

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Today, Shyft announced the first pre-order for its all-electric Class 3, 4 and 5 walk-in delivery vans from Randy Marion Automotive Group, one of the largest dealer groups in the Carolinas.
I am extremely proud of the work the Shyft team has done positioning Blue Arc EV Solutions to meet customer needs, said Shyft CEO Daryl Adams.
The commercial grade features from Shyft, engineered with first-hand knowledge of last mile delivery, are a true differentiator versus the other EV options.
The Shyft Group is organized into two core business units: Shyft Fleet Vehicles & Services and Shyft Specialty Vehicles.