ZM Trucks to Assemble EVs in California
Photo courtesy ZM Trucks
FONTANA, CA—ZM Trucks, a subsidiary of ZO Motors Co., plans to build medium-duty battery-powered trucks at a new 210,000-square-foot assembly plant here. The Japanese company expect to produce up to 100,000 Class 4-6 trucks annually at the state-of-the-art facility. Production is expected to begin in the first half of this year.
“Our new Fontana facility reflects [our] commitment to the U.S. market and sustainable innovation,” says Joost de Vries, CEO of ZO Motors. “This expansion allows us to deliver zero-emission solutions that lower total cost of ownership and drive long-term value for our customers.
“The manufacturing plant will serve as the cornerstone of [our] U.S. operations…supporting the production of a diverse portfolio of zero-emission products,” explains de Vries. “Initially, this will include electric commercial trucks, terminal tractors and airport ground service equipment under the ZM Trucks brand.”
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