Nov. 29th, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
REV Group (NYSE:REVG), a $2.4 billion manufacturer of industry-leading
specialty vehicle brands and leading provider of parts and services,
today introduced the world’s first production plug-in gas/electric
hybrid wheelchair accessible vehicle at the LA Auto Show. The base
vehicle is the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, and the introduction was part of
the FCA exhibit highlighting the breadth of its automotive technologies.
The introduction also marked the first public show for REV Group’s
latest specialty vehicle brand, Revability.
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"Our company motto is we ‘connect and protect’,” said REV Group
president and CEO Tim Sullivan. “These are not just words. For REV these
words connote action. We design, produce and service the safest mobility
vans in the industry to ensure that those individuals that require our
vehicles can connect. We are fully dedicated to serving the mobility
industry with the most cost effective, highest quality vehicles
possible. We believe that our conversion of the new Pacifica Hybrid vans
provide our industry with the safest and most cost effective vehicle in
the industry today."
REV Group’s mobility division, Revability, was completely responsible
for conversion of the plug-in gas/electric hybrid Chrysler Pacifica,
which was created at its Clarkston, Mich., facility. Modifications
included redesign / construction of flooring, deployable ramp,
fabricating and relocating of a new gas tank, and other structural
changes to ensure safety and stability.
Badged the Revability Advantage Pacifica, the vehicle features front and
middle-row captain’s seats with wheelchair accessibility from the rear
of the vehicle via a manual low-effort counter balanced ramp. There is
an optional trifold ramp available that maximizes luggage compartment
storage space when the wheelchair is not being used. When folded in this
configuration, it provides secure storage beneath the ramp, while
maintaining wheelchair accessibility.
The Revability Advantage Pacifica is rated at 84 MPG as a result of a
reduction of the 16.5-gallon fuel tank to a 14-gallon capacity during
the conversion process, and there is a slight decrease in potential
range. It retains all OEM functionality, with the ability to accommodate
a wheelchair.
“Our customers expect the latest in vehicle technology, both from an
accessibility standpoint, and a technological standpoint. We’re here to
offer vehicles that provide maximum accessibility and freedom, and are
also environmentally friendly,” said Chuck Fortinberry, vice president
of Revability. “This vehicle continues REV Group’s tradition of
providing the highest quality hand-crafted specialty vehicles to its
customers based on the latest technology available.”
The vehicle is intended for commercial and personal use. It could be put
into service commercially by Q1 of 2018.
About REV Group
REV (REVG)
is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty
vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. REV serves a
diversified customer base primarily in the United States through three
segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation. REV provides
customized vehicle solutions for applications including: essential needs
(ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, mobility vans and municipal
transit buses), industrial and commercial (terminal trucks, cut-away
buses and street sweepers) and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles
(“RVs”) and luxury buses). REV’s brand portfolio consists of 30
well-established principal vehicle brands including many of the most
recognizable names within our served markets. Several of REV’s brands
pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more
than 50 years. Investors-REVG
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REV Group
Sandy Bugbee, 1-888-738-4037 (1-888-REVG-037)
VP,
Treasurer and Investor Relations
[email protected]
Source: REV Group
