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Member News: Three Reasons Municipalities Keep Coming Back to Parking Specific Vehicles

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Three Reasons Municipalities Keep Coming Back to Parking Specific Vehicles

Westward Industries, the North American manufacturers of the GO-4, just finished the first five months of 2021 with a busy production line, expecting to keep up the pace as COVID restrictions ease throughout the USA.

The most recent orders came from new customers like the city of Manassas, ordering a  GO-4 for their Parking management, as well as returning municipalities like the city of Sarasota, ordering another Electric GO-4 to add to their fleet of PSVs. Westward Industries is also shipping 4 Electric units of our GO-4 EV with Air Conditioning and Genetec Autovu factory mounted LPR to the famous campus Texas A&M.  New MAX-EV’s continue to ship to distributors across the country to create product awareness with Westward customers.

Chris Franz, an owner of Westward Industries, says: “The GO-4 EV is a smart asset for municipalities right now. Our studies have shown multiple benefits of investing in them: fuel savings, minimal maintenance, increased time efficiency and ROI are huge reasons our customers order and reorder our vehicles. It just makes sense to purchase or lease electric right now as we see the parking sector picking up its activities once again.  Electric allows for continued and significant fuel savings which is great to offset compromised revenues from 2020.”

Westward Industries continues to work towards an electric and green future and expects EV’s to become a majority of shipments over the next 12-24 months.   More EV’s shipping and more returning customers means the company is on the right track to make 2021 and 2022 excellent years, a refreshing change in a post pandemic world.

About Westward Industries

Built tough in North America. Westward Industries is a manufacture of long-lasting, task-specific utility vehicles. The well-known GO-4 series is the premier compact parking management vehicle used by fleets across the country. License plate recognition is now offered factory direct.  Our new MAX-EV line is designed to be robust, long-lasting, versatile, low-speed, street legal utility vehicles for various fleet utility applications such as; landscaping, delivery, vector control and more, with Lithium-Ion Technology. The complete portfolio includes the GO-4 Parking Vehicle SD, GO-4 XTF Flat Deck HD, GO-4 XTR Refuse Hauler, MAX-EV 4-wheel LSV and the NEW MAX-EV 3 – 3-wheel transporter.

Contact: Chris Franz – chris@westwardindustries.com 

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Member News: Westward Industries’ GO-4 EV now patrolling around 15,000 parking spots at San Francisco International Airport

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Westward Industries’ GO-4 EV now patrolling around 15,000 parking spots at San Francisco International Airport

Three units of the newest Westward Industries’ GO-4 EV are the latest green and sustainable addition to the current Airport fleet.  The GO-4 is the only long-lasting vehicle designed specifically for parking enforcement.

Winnipeg, MB, February 10, 2021 – Manufacturer Westward Industries, in partnership with Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME), U.S. based dealership, have recently delivered three green and sustainable vehicles to SFO Airport. This follows a long and continued partnership between the manufacturer and the dealer who have been supplying parking enforcement vehicles to the Airport for over a decade.

The demand for green utility vehicles is on the rise both for safety and environmental reasons.

Westward Industries GO-4 enables parking management operators to perform their jobs in a smarter and faster way. The center operator cockpit demonstrated itself to be particularly functional during the Covid pandemic where six feet of distance orders are in place. The unique double sliding door for left or right curbside access offer safe navigation for workers while minimizing traffic interruption. The vehicle was first launched in 1990, redesigned as an EV in 2014 and improved continuously by specialized engineers and technicians.

The green GO-4 is powered 100% by long-lasting high-quality Lithium-ion batteries, making the vehicle much more friendly to the environment.  Each vehicle may save 6.2 tons of CO2 per year compared to a typical small SUV.   Ongoing costs are also a fraction of traditional vehicles.  Nationwide an average charge for the GO-4 EV is only $2 for 100 miles.  When considering these savings, and reduced maintenance costs, the GO-4 EV quickly becomes an intelligent long-term investment.

Chris Franz, VP at Westward comments, “We are sincerely enthused at seeing so much genuine interest from fleets to move more sustainable.  When we began offering an electric utility vehicle in 2014, so few agencies were ready to adopt. Today we have the fortune of refining our platform over 7 years. Our EV is now becoming more cost efficient than our fuel model over a 7-year cost analysis. As electric vehicles gain this cost advantage, we will see more municipalities embrace them.”

James Wheeler, GM at MME “We are excited to support a strong product like the GO-4 that is embracing EV technology and we look forward to a bright sustainable future in this category.”

Westward Industries has five different vehicles in their portfolio of utility and commercial vehicles for nearly every industry. For more information about the GO-4 and Westward Industries visit westwardindustries.com or request a free online webinar at info@westwardindustries.com.

About Westward Industries

Built tough in North America. Westward Industries is a manufacture of long lasting, task-specific, utility vehicles. The well-known GO-4 series is the premier compact parking management vehicle used by fleets across the country. License plate recognition now offered factory direct.  Our new MAX-EV line is designed to be robust, long lasting, versatile, low-speed, street legal utility vehicles for various fleet utility applications such as; landscaping, delivery, vector control and more, with Lithium-Ion Technology. The full portfolio includes the GO-4 Parking Vehicle SD, GO-4 XTF Flat Deck HD, GO-4 XTR Refuse Hauler, MAX-EV 4-wheel LSV and the NEW MAX-EV 3 – 3-wheel transporter.

About the GO-4

Designed specifically for parking management & enforcement with center operator seating and easy curb access from both sides. Safely navigate congested areas. Built strong with a 2.5-inch steel rollbar. The GO-4 has been developed with two efficient drivetrains, a 100% electric platform with up to a 100-mile range, or a 1.0L gasoline 3-cylinder automotive engine. Comfort upgrades available like the very popular Knoedler premium air ride seat, air conditioning, Bluetooth radio, full-length rear-view mirrors, back up sensors, nerf bars, safety glass film and more. Turn-key factory direct LPR (License Plate Reader) models also available, Westward partners with leading LPR vendors offering todays latest technologies. Currently serving industries like police & parking departments, university campuses, security patrol, water meter reading, airports, and more.

Contact: Chris Franz – chris@westwardindustries.com

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Member News: SFMTA Expands Parking Enforcement Fleet with Westward Industries GO-4 Vehicles

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SFMTA Expands Parking Enforcement Fleet with Westward Industries GO-4 Vehicles

Westward Industries, one of North America’s largest manufacturers of parking-specific vehicles (PSV’s), recently expanded its service of the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency (SFMTA) with the addition of 19 new GO-4 enforcement vehicles. The SFMTA has utilized the GO-4 vehicles for parking enforcement duties for over 25 years, and have been a valuable resource for enforcing extensive on-street parking zones in very dense, high traffic areas.

The SFMTA monitors nearly 40,000 parking spaces across the San Francisco region. SFMTA has utilized Westward Industries in recent decades to provide them with a parking-specific vehicle capable of withstanding significant vehicle miles, along short distance wear and tear that typically limit fleet vehicle lifespans. Recently, the SFMTA added another 19 GO-4 vehicles to their fleet, with another nine to be added in the coming months. This brings the entire fleet to well over 300 GO-4 gas and electric vehicles, with many incorporating LPR and digital chalking technologies. Many of the original GO-4 vehicles are still operating, with a lifespan of 20 years and counting.

The SFTMA utilizes the vehicles for a number of parking enforcement tasks, providing a safe, convenient, and efficient experience for parking staff, while providing a durable and cost-effective alternative to standard vehicles for the organization as a whole. Benefits of the Westward Vehicle series include:

  • Factory-direct LPR integration
  • Custom dashboard features to create a personal workstation
  • Narrow width to reduce traffic conflicts and interruptions
  • Ultra-tough full roll bar chassis for enhanced safety
  • Available in EV models to reduce carbon footprint
  • Dual sliding doors for safe and efficient entry/exit

Westward Industries offers a wide range of task-specific vehicles including the GO-4 and MAX EV lines, as well as the XTF Flat Deck and the XTR Refuse Hauler.

About Westward Industries

Westward has a strong history of designing and manufacturing task-specific vehicles for use across cities, colleges and universities, healthcare campuses, corporate parking facilities, and more. Their GO-4 series of parking enforcement vehicles adapt to many environments, offering a cost-effective and functional solution to parking management department needs through license plate recognition and digital chalking, while offering flexibility and efficiency not offered with standard vehicles.

As one of the largest manufacturers of task-specific on road vehicles in North America, Westward is leading the industry with smart enforcement vehicle technology that will propel parking enforcement solutions into the future.

For more information, visit https://westwardindustries.com.

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Member News: Westward Industries Offering PEOs Safe, Personal Workspaces with Parking Enforcement Vehicles

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July 9, 2020

Westward Industries, one of North America’s largest manufacturers of parking-specific vehicles continues to develop solutions to create more safe and efficient workspaces for parking enforcement officers. Westward is working with numerous clients including municipalities, universities, private operators, and more to support PEOs returning to work following the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Westward’s series of parking-specific vehicles offer numerous benefits that will help parking staff not only feel more comfortable performing their duties during this “new normal”, but safer overall. These include:

  • “Personal” workspaces offering safe distances from fellow PEOs and the public
  • Factory-direct LPR integration, no need to have extra installers involved
  • Custom LPR dashboard turning the vehicle dash into a comfortable workstation
  • Narrow width to reduce traffic conflicts and interruptions
  • Dual sliding doors for safe and efficient entry/exit, always able to exit on safe side
  • New safety glass wrap and inside door lock options
  • Fittings for sanitizers or mask dispensers can be pre-installed at the factory

The integration of these features into the already personalized experience of a parking enforcement vehicles will allow PEOs to resume their enforcement duties in a safe and efficient manner. The vehicles include the GO-4, GO-4 EV, and the new MAX EV, and can come customized to each organizations individual needs.

As communities and campuses nationwide continue to reopen, Westward will continue to work with organizations throughout the parking industry to identify opportunities to create the most efficient and safe experience possible.

About Westward Industries

Westward has a strong history of designing and manufacturing task-specific vehicles for use across cities, colleges and universities, healthcare campuses, corporate parking facilities, and more. Their GO-4 series of parking enforcement vehicles adapt to many environments, offering a cost-effective and functional solution to parking management department needs through license plate recognition and digital chalking, while offering flexibility and efficiency not offered with standard vehicles.

As one of the largest manufacturers of task-specific on road vehicles in North America, Westward is leading the industry with smart enforcement vehicle technology that will propel parking enforcement solutions into the future.

For more information, visit https://westwardindustries.com

 

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Member News: Westward Industries Study Highlights Increased Efficiency and Revenues through Parking Specific Vehicles

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July 6, 2020

As communities across the country begin to reopen following the COVID-19 shutdowns, parking departments will once again begin to enforce on-street parking. As always, it will be essential to provide parking enforcement officers with safe, efficient, and private workspaces.

Westward Industries recently conducted an efficiency study to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of parking enforcement operations, while creating a safe alternative for parking staff to perform their daily operations.

Westward’s study addressed the productivity gains achieved by parking departments using a parking-specific vehicle instead of walking or driving standard vehicles. The study found that parking-specific vehicles significantly increase PEO citation rates over walking. The narrow profile of parking specific vehicles allows the officer to park the vehicle along the street between the on-street parking and the road without impeding traffic. This is an improvement over standard vehicles that often need to be parked, and require the officer to take the time to walk to the vehicle to write a citation. Further, parking-specific vehicles allow PEOs to enforce significantly more territory, resulting in increased citations and revenues over walking and standard vehicles. The study highlights a 42% improvement in time efficiency compared to conventional vehicles, and 100% improvement over walking.

Now more than ever, parking organizations will be looking for opportunities to create more efficient parking operations, while generating revenues. Increasing the speed in which parking enforcement officers can cover their territories results in significant increases in citations, as well as increased revenues.

About Westward Industries

Westward has a strong history of designing and manufacturing task-specific vehicles for use across cities, colleges and universities, healthcare campuses, corporate parking facilities, and more. Their GO-4 series of parking enforcement vehicles adapt to many environments, offering a cost-effective and functional solution to parking management department needs through license plate recognition and digital chalking, while offering flexibility and efficiency not offered with standard vehicles.

As one of the largest manufacturers of task-specific on road vehicles in North America, Westward is leading the industry with smart enforcement vehicle technology that will propel parking enforcement solutions into the future.

For more information, visit https://westwardindustries.com