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2021
Workhorse recalls 41 delivered electric vehicles
Workhorse announced a recall of 41 electric vehicles recently delivered to customers, citing customer feedback and the need for enhancements to the C-1000's production process and design. The company said additional testing and modifications were needed to certify C-1000 vehicles under federal motor vehicle safety standards.
2021
Workhorse suspends production amid C-1000 review
Workhorse said it was suspending production to address customer feedback and implement enhancements to the C-1000's production process and design. The company also said it was suspending future vehicle deliveries.
2021
Workhorse challenges USPS vehicle contract
Workhorse Group filed a protest with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims challenging the contract awarded to Oshkosh Corp. for the Postal Service’s next-generation delivery vehicles.
2021
Pushback over Oshkosh’s USPS vehicle contract
Lawmakers and Workhorse Group pushed back after Oshkosh Corp. won the USPS next-generation delivery vehicle contract. A resolution sponsored by Rep. Marcy Kaptur sought to delay the contract pending an investigation into whether it aligned with the president’s climate-change executive order and whether inappropriate political influence affected the award.
2021
Investors file class-action lawsuit against Workhorse
Investors filed a class-action complaint against Workhorse in federal court, alleging that company executives made misleading and false statements about its bid for a U.S. Postal Service truck contract. Workhorse said it believed the claims were without merit and intended to defend itself.
2019
Lordstown Motors to license Workhorse electric-drive technology
Lordstown Motors said it would license components of Workhorse Group’s electric-drive technology for use in building the Endurance electric pickup truck. The agreement also provided an opportunity to transfer existing Workhorse pre-orders to Lordstown Motors.
2019
Workhorse and Lordstown Motors enter into an IP licensing agreement
Workhorse entered into an agreement granting Lordstown Motors a three-year exclusive license to certain intellectual property related to Workhorse's W-15 electric pickup truck, in exchange for equity and license-related payments.
2019
Workhorse and USOG partner on medical drone-delivery pilots
Workhorse Group partnered with Unmanned Systems Operations Group (USOG) on an initial drone-delivery pilot program in the San Diego area for medical supplies, using Workhorse's HorseFly system.