REE kicks off US production of its P7 electric trucks with Roush [Video]

Fresh off of news of a global manufacturing agreement that includes a new investment of tens of millions of dollars, REE Automotive has kicked off plans for US production this year with the help of contract manufacturer Roush Industries.

REE Automotive ($REE) is one of the more exciting startups in the commercial EV segment thanks to its unique technology and modular vehicle platforms. The Israeli-based startup’s early success has been led by its flagship commercial product – the P7 electric truck.

That journey began with REE’s P7-C chassis cab, which started rolling out initial deliveries in January 2024 after receiving certification from the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) – the first “x-by-wire” vehicle to do so.

Since then, Penske has signed on to demo and sell the P7-C electric trucks. Those models are being built in at REE’s Integration Center at Coventry in the UK. However, the startup established a second, …