ZM Trucks to open its first U.S. automotive manufacturing facility in California

ZM Trucks to open its first U.S. automotive manufacturing facility in California

March 4, 2025
The 210,000-square-foot factory will support the production of a diverse portfolio of zero-emission products.

ZM Trucks has announced plans to open its first North American manufacturing plant in Fontana, California. The company, which is a subsidiary of ZO Motors and specializes in zero-emissions commercial trucks, will also relocate its regional headquarters to the Fontana facility. The 210,000-square-foot factory, which sits on 9.67 acres of land, will support the production of a diverse portfolio of zero-emission products, including electric commercial trucks, terminal tractors, and airport ground service equipment. Production at the new plant is expected to begin in the first half of 2025.

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Joost de Vries, CEO of ZO Motors, said, "Our new Fontana facility reflects ZO Motors' commitment to the U.S. market and sustainable innovation. This expansion allows us to deliver zero-emission solutions that lower total cost of ownership and drive long-term value for our customers."

Manufacturers investing in California

Bosch receives $225M to manufacture silicon carbide power semiconductors at its California facility
The project is expected to increase the company’s production capacity and create 700 new jobs for the surrounding area.

Sepion Technologies receives $17.5M grant to open battery separator manufacturing facility in California 
Production at the new facility is expected to begin in 2027.

ElectricFish unveils EV charging solution manufacturing facility in California 
To help support the project, ElectricFish received a $1.69 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC).

Investing in American manufacturing in 2025

This map shows where manufacturers are choosing to invest their resources, whether they are building new production facilities or expanding existing plants.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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