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GreenPower executives will be available at both events to discuss the all-electric vehicles, use-cases and incentives available for those looking to add zero-emission vehicles to their fleet.

GreenPower’s EV Star Cab & Chassis and the EV Star Passenger Van will be featured at the
Piedmont Earth Day Fair and the April 18th VIP preview event.

GREENSBORO — GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announced an exclusive media preview event and ride and drive to be held April 18, at Matthews Specialty Vehicles in Greensboro. The VIP showing is a precursor to the April 20th Piedmont Earth Day Fair in Winston-Salem where Piedmont Truck Center, Matthews Specialty Vehicles and the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center will feature GreenPower’s all-electric zero-emission commercial vehicles.

“GreenPower is proud to offer all-electric, purpose-built fleet solutions and work alongside Piedmont Truck Center, Matthews Specialty Vehicles and the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center to bring our EV Star products to North Carolina,” said Claus Tritt, GreenPower’s Vice President of Medium-Duty and Commercial Vehicle Sales. “Through Piedmont Truck Center and Matthews Specialty Vehicles’ unique upfit solutions, customers can secure GreenPower’s all-electric vehicles to fit a range of applications. We look forward to showcasing GreenPower’s purpose-built vehicles our partners have to offer at the Piedmont Earth Day Fair and this special preview event.”

Taking place on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., GreenPower’s partners will showcase the EV Star Cab & Chassis and the EV Star Passenger Van for Earth Day Fair attendees. The EV Star Cab & Chassis will be on display at the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center booth (#108) and the EV Star Passenger Van will be on display at Matthews Specialty Vehicles’ booth (#107). GreenPower executives will be available at both events to discuss the all-electric vehicles, use-cases and incentives available for those looking to add zero-emission vehicles to their fleet.

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer our customers the best all-electric vehicles on the market through GreenPower,” said Joey Clewis, Chief Operating Officer of Piedmont Truck Center. “GreenPower sets the standard in terms of reliable, quality zero-emission vehicles. By offering our customers vehicles from GreenPower, we’re delivering on our mission to help hard working people own and operate best in class commercial trucks.”

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GreenPower’s EV Star Cab & Chassis is designed to accommodate a multitude of upfits or bodies for different use cases and sets the standard for zero-emission transportation of goods and people.

“There’s a drastic shift to electric vehicles due to the myriad of benefits they offer from an environmental perspective,” said Heather Brutz, Clean Transportation Program Director, North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center. “Through the use of clean energy technologies, such as all-electric vehicles, we can help to reduce emissions, cut down on fuel consumption and even save money while working together to achieve a more sustainable energy economy.”

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