# Spartan Motors To Build New All-Electric Van Fleet Style for a Leading Linen And Uniform Services Company

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/03/spartan-motors-electric-van-fleet/
- Published: 2018-03-14T00:35:48-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

# AmeriPride Selects Spartan Motors’ Fleet Vehicles and Services for 20 Unit Order

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — [Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services](https://web.archive.org/web/20180830151506/http://www.spartanmotors.com/fleet-vehicles/)(“
Spartan”), a business unit of [Spartan Motors, Inc.](https://web.archive.org/web/20190220042634/http://www.spartanmotors.com/)(
NASDAQ: SPAR). One which encompasses the Utilimaster® brand. For they announced 
today it has accepted and will fulfill a 20-unit order. That’s from [AmeriPride Services](https://web.archive.org/web/20181120013338/https://www.ameripride.com/).
For they are one of the largest textile rental services and supply companies in 
North America. That’s for an innovative walk-in van solution. One which integrates
the Utilimaster body design with [Motiv Power Systems](https://www.motivps.com/motivps/)‘
electric vehicle (EV) propulsion solution. The order is scheduled for delivery in
early 2018.

# Utilimaster

For nearly a decade, Utilimaster has innovated for clients. That’s spanning the 
alternative fuel and electric vehicle landscape.  The AmeriPride order further confirms
Utilimaster’s expertise. Especially in the alternative fuel fleet vehicle space.

![Spartan began working with AmeriPride and Motiv in mid-2017 on this particular
electric powertrain walk-in van concept.  Yielding proof that Spartan's iterative
Work Driven Design process pays dividends for customers, the vehicle and subsequent
20-unit fleet order will have a range of 85 miles on a full charge and up to 20 
percent gradeability.](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/
03/img_3853.jpg?resize=736%2C499&quality=52&ssl=1)

[Spartan](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/03/flixbus-first-worldwide-to-test-electric-buses-within-long-distance-bus-network/)
began working with AmeriPride and Motiv in mid-2017 on this particular electric 
powertrain walk-in van concept.  Yielding proof that Spartan’s iterative Work Driven
Design process pays dividends for customers, the vehicle and subsequent 20-unit 
fleet order will have a range of 85 miles on a full charge and up to 20 percent 
gradeability.

## AmeriPride EV

“The AmeriPride EV van characterizes the strategic approach we take in the design
of our upfit packages – listen to the customers’ needs and expectations and design
a unique package to exceed them,” said Daryl Adams, President and CEO, Spartan Motors.“
Strategic alliances with Motiv and others demonstrate our ability to innovate and
advance the markets we serve and allow us to best serve customers like AmeriPride.
Couple these strategic partnerships with our 35-year history as a leading fleet 
provider, and it’s no secret why Utilimaster and Spartan are in the optimal position
to serve the growing alternative fuel market for large fleet customers.”

### Spartan’s Team

Spartan’s Utilimaster team has engaged with AmeriPride for 20+ years. Thereby allowing
the team to engineer a body suitable for the EV chassis platform. For that’s based
on insights gained from previous builds. The design was developed using Utilimaster’s
proprietary fleet analysis process, the Utilimaster Difference, that emphasizes 
on-site fleet review and ride-along [insights that inform](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/11/birmingham-information-locations-epa-and-jcdh-insights/)
solution-based designs—with zero fleet downtime.

#### Motiv

Our focus on reducing the carbon footprint of our delivery trucks demonstrates our
commitment to the environment and the communities where we operate,” said Banny 
[Allison](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/05/practical-steps-for-utilities-to-cut-emissions/),
Fleet Services Manager, AmeriPride Services, Inc. “We’re also proud of that commitment
and know that Spartan and Motiv will help us to continue our journey. Especially
as a leader in environmental sustainability. Also and aid our efforts to implement
green technologies. All the while providing world-class transport capability to 
our customers.”

Motiv’s All-Electric Powertrain also includes the company’s electric Powertrain 
Control System. Finally batteries, motors, and other components to allow for universal
charging compatibility. Finally and secure remote telematics and diagnostics.

For more information on Spartan’s Utilimaster brand, visit: [www.spartanmotors.com/fleet-vehicles](https://web.archive.org/web/20180830151506/http://www.spartanmotors.com/fleet-vehicles/).

SOURCE Spartan Motors, Inc., Spartan Motors, Inc. [www.spartanmotors.com](https://web.archive.org/web/20190220042634/http://www.spartanmotors.com/).