ALLEN PARK, Mich. —
Vehicle Production Group (VPG), makers of the MV-1 accessible vehicle, has ceased operation and laid off its staff, according to
USA Today. Shutdown of the company, which had a $50 million Department of Energy loan, was not due to lack of
orders, but rather the lack of a strong network of dealers that are mobility specialists, former CEO John Walsh said. For the full story, click
here.