Our Next Energy Inc. (One), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, will supply Aries batteries for The Shyft Group Inc.’s Blue Arc EV Solutions platform. The batteries include the Aries 79 kWh and 62 kWh LFP packs.
“The Shyft Group has a reputation for leadership in commercial vehicles as evidenced by its enviable market share,” said Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of One. “As Shyft tackles the electrification transition, we see a clear vision of rethinking what is possible and boldly tackling every challenge to realize this exciting future. We are lucky to be selected as its U.S. LFP battery partner as we also celebrate this as our 10th supply agreement since 2021.”
Aries can be configured based on capacity, voltage and size, the company said. The Aries 79 kWh pack has been validated for safety and durability and the company will begin production pack production later this month.
The Shyft Group developed Blue Arc to provide emissions-free trucks to meet e-commerce needs. The company expects the Blue Arc delivery segment to grow by $62.71 billion from 2023 to 2027.
“We are proud to partner with Our Next Energy in our home state of Michigan to help deliver our industry-leading commercial-grade EV solutions for fleets across this great country,” Shyft Group 
CEO Daryl Adams said. “Their batteries offer industry-leading composition and power that supports our commercial-grade vehicles designed to handle the payload and range necessary for our fleet customers.”
The Aries battery is manufactured in Van Buren Township, Michigan, in partnership with Piston Automotive.
