LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Shyft Group SHYFthe North American leader in the manufacture, assembly and outfitting of specialty vehicles for the commercial, retail and service specialty vehicle markets, will be attending the logistics and supply chain focused Expo Manifest 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 31-February 2. Eric Fisher, senior vice president and general manager of Shyft Innovations, will speak on the panel “Refueling Transportation to Reduce Emissions” at 10:55 am PST on Thursday, February 2nd.

“As the package delivery industry rapidly transitions to more sustainable operations through electrification, Blue Arc offers the only truly commercial solution,” said Fisher. “Last mile fleets are a natural fit for electric vehicles with established routes and low-speed recovery capabilities.”

The Shyft Group exhibit, located at Booth #V6 in the exhibition hall, will feature Blue Arc™ EV Solutions’ completely redesigned Class 3 all-electric walk-in van.

The Blue Arc Delivery Van is a 100% battery powered Class 3 electric utility vehicle designed for high frequency last mile delivery fleets. A spacious cargo bay features 635-800 cubic feet of storage space and offers a choice of profession packages specifically designed for functionality.

The van also features an integrated solar roof pack and a lightweight aluminum honeycomb shelving pack that weighs 175 lbs. lighter than usual. The lightweight aluminum and composite body offers greater durability against scratches and dents. With a truck bed ranging from 14ft to 18ft in length and a payload capacity of up to 5,000lbs, Shyft customers can maximize productivity and minimize operating costs, including fuel and maintenance costs.

Blue Arc has integrated the latest proven vehicle and driver safety technology such as 360-degree cameras, large in-dash HD camera displays, lane departure and proximity sensors, and keyless and automated entry. Designed with rider comfort and…