Dive summary:

• VIA Motors says electric power is coming to work trucks next year, with modified Chevrolet Express vans and Silverado pickups to be sold under the VIA name.
• The company, which is based in Orem, Utah, and has a facility in California, is going after fleet customers first, and initially that probably means telecoms, government agencies and utility companies.
• The VIA approach combines a 400-hp electric power plant with a 4.3L V6 GM gasoline engine as a generator and to extend range if needed.

From the article:

VIA also is working longer term on an electric version of the Chevy Suburban SUV, named the Presidential. ...