- Expected 300 high-paying commercial electric vehicle OEM jobs Maroon Hills
- Supported by a $2.5 million grant from the country Michigan
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., October 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, VIA Motors, a US-based manufacturer of OEM all-electric commercial vehicles at the forefront of fleet electrification, announced its new 98,000-square-foot headquarters and technical center Auburn Hills, Michigan. Supported by a $2.5 million A performance-based Michigan Business Development Program grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund, administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the facility will serve as a regional hub for VIA’s vehicle design and testing – including the development of prototype vehicles.
“Our goal is to provide the best electric work vehicles for fleets everywhere, and this facility is critical to achieving that goal,” he said Bob Purcell, CEO of VIA Motors. “We are excited and proud to be working with the city Maroon Hills and the State of Michiganby drawing on the region’s automotive expertise to help global fleets transition to a zero-emission commercial electric vehicle (EV) future.”
VIA Motors offers a full portfolio of Class 2-5 electric work trucks in a variety of configurations. From panel vans and cutaways to stake trucks and walk-in vans, VIA offers tailored electric solutions for fleets that meet their needs at an affordable cost.
The facility will be further expanded Michigan’s Efforts to position itself as a global pioneer in the future of mobility and vehicle electrification. VIA has made its decision Michigan because of the country’s robust electric vehicle and mobility supply chain. In addition, the knowledge and skills of the talents in the auto industry and the state’s leadership in the industry are expected to benefit the company as it continues to grow.
“We are a region and a state of innovators, it’s in our DNA. VIA Motors is a high-tech company that will be headquartered in the Detroit area as we continue…
