The Workhorse W56 has a 210 kWh battery capacity and a range of up to 150 miles and has 1,000 cubic feet of cargo space, making it an ideal last mile delivery vehicle for the roads of North America.
With a robust chassis that can be stripped back, the company’s flagship model is ideal for custom body builds, from delivery vans and utility trucks to specialised vehicles.
This appeal has seen delivery firms like FedEx place orders for the W56 as they look to transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles
Its design and engineering teams have standardised on using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to help streamline activities across its development teams and supply chain, as it looks to increase production and reduce costs.
“Standardising on NX and Teamcenter X has allowed us to integrate our design, engineering, and supply chain functions efficiently,” said Workhorse CIO Jeff Mowry from the company’s engineering and technical design centre in Wixom, Michigan, which needs to work seemlessly with its production hub in Union City Indiana and engineering teams in Sharonville, Ohio.
“Previously, our multi-CAD environment was costly and required extra resources. With Siemens, we’ve eliminated these inefficiencies and can focus on building complex electric trucks more effectively.”
By adding Teamcenter X Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and working in collaboration with Siemens partner Prolim, Workhorse was able to get into production with PLM using dramatically fewer IT resources than required by traditional on-premises legacy solutions.
“Using Siemens’ tools, we are able to effectively manage our intricate bill of materials and engineering change notices, which is key given the dynamic nature of electric vehicle production,” Mowry added. “This strategic move has not only lowered our operational costs but also strengthened our ability to protect intellectual property and ensure cybersecurity.”
Looking ahead, Workhorse is exploring ways to expand its use of Siemens’ software, including the implementation of a configurator module to handle more complex product variations and a supply chain module to improve supplier collaboration.
