DETROIT, MI, Aug 4, 2026 – Workhorse Group plans to enter the mobile AI data center market with a containerized product currently in development. The company will manufacture the new mobile AI data center product line at its plant in Union City, IN.
The initial design is expected to include liquid-to-liquid cooling, isolated server racks, a separate climate-controlled operator zone with two workstations, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with battery back-up, a fire suppression system, monitoring for safety and security, and the ability to draw from multiple external power sources.
Grand View Research estimates the containerized data center market could reach $41 billion by 2031. Workhorse is targeting 2027 for initial production and commercial deliveries, and will partner with data center developers to handle market development and customer relationships.
“We believe this expansion into a new, growing segment is a strategic step that builds on the broader capabilities we now have as a result of the merger late last year and it supports our expanded company vision to build the ‘new’ Workhorse as an industrial technology company. Workhorse already builds highly reliable mobile platforms: electric medium duty commercial vehicles manufactured at our commercial scale plant in Union City, Indiana,” said Scott Griffith, CEO of Workhorse. “We feel that this is an opportunity to build a competitive advantage and develop a new revenue stream in this exciting new category where we can leverage many of our existing core capabilities to establish a scalable early mover position in the mobile AI data center market.”
Engineering and Technical Synergies: Workhorse knowledge in power electronics, thermal management, ruggedized enclosures, mobile connectivity, vibration isolation and embedded systems could support containerized platforms for mobile AI data center hardware.
Manufacturing Synergies: Workhorse’s manufacturing center in Union City, Indiana, supports high-mix, low-volume production and custom configurations. The company said its design, testing and validation process incorporates customer requirements and field feedback into product updates within weeks.
“We believe this new product line can provide new sources of revenue and cash flow and increase our operating leverage, helping us more quickly drive down the production costs of our electric trucks for our commercial fleet customers,” continued Griffith.
Workhorse also continues engineering and design work on its modular chassis and cab chassis products, with production for both expected in late 2027.
Source: Workhorse Group
About Workhorse Group
Workhorse Group Inc., headquartered in Sharonville, OH, is an American technology company specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of zero-emission commercial vehicles. Founded in 2007 as AMP Electric Vehicles, the company rebranded to Workhorse Group in 2015 after acquiring Workhorse Custom Chassis. Workhorse focuses on electric delivery vehicles tailored for last-mile logistics, offering models like the W4 CC, W750, and W56. The company operates manufacturing and engineering facilities in Union City, IN, and Wixom, MI, to advance sustainable transportation solutions in the commercial vehicle sector.
