Vicinity Motors Promotes Brent Phillips to President to Drive Electric Vehicle Expansion

Vicinity Motors, a leading provider of electric transportation solutions, has announced the promotion of Brent Phillips to the role of President. With over 30 years of experience in the commercial transportation industry, including leadership roles in distribution and manufacturing, Phillips brings extensive expertise to his new position. His background includes serving as General Manager at Alliance Bus Group, where he played a key role in driving operational excellence and sales growth, and as Vice President of Sales, Commercial Bus Group at REV Group, overseeing multiple brands and distribution channels across two manufacturing facilities.

In his new role as President of Vicinity Motors, Phillips will spearhead the sales, assembly, procurement, and engineering teams while providing clear direction for the company's sales and operations programs. One of his primary initiatives involves ensuring that fleets have access to Canada's only purpose-built, fully-electric work truck through the VMC 1200 Dealer network. This strategic focus on expanding electric vehicle availability comes at a critical time as commercial fleets increasingly transition to sustainable transportation solutions to meet environmental regulations and reduce operating costs.

Phillips will also concentrate on providing dealers with comprehensive support for vehicle sales and service while launching a strategic network of VMC 1200 Dealers across the United States. This expansion represents a significant step in Vicinity Motors' growth strategy, potentially increasing market share in the rapidly evolving electric commercial vehicle sector. The company's approach to dealer network development emphasizes creating sustainable partnerships that can effectively serve the growing demand for electric work vehicles in both municipal and private fleet applications.

Additional strategic priorities for Phillips include bringing production of the Vicinity Lightning electric bus to Ferndale, Washington, and enhancing the company's existing VMC 1200 Dealer network across Canada. These initiatives demonstrate Vicinity Motors' commitment to strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and distribution channels throughout North America. The localization of electric bus production in Washington state could create new employment opportunities while streamlining supply chains and reducing transportation costs for finished vehicles.

With Phillips' extensive experience in commercial transportation leadership and his proven track record in driving operational excellence, Vicinity Motors is positioned for accelerated growth and market expansion. His appointment signals the company's intensified focus on capitalizing on the increasing demand for electric commercial vehicles as governments and businesses worldwide implement stricter emissions standards and sustainability initiatives. The combination of Phillips' industry knowledge and Vicinity Motors' innovative electric vehicle portfolio creates a strong foundation for the company to maintain its leadership position in the evolving electric transportation market.