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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2023
WORKHORSE GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada001-3767326-1394771
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3600 Park 42 Drive, Suite 160E, Sharonville, Ohio 45241
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
1 (888) 646-5205
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per shareWKHSThe Nasdaq Capital Market



Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 12, 2023, Workhorse Group Inc. issued a press release announcing the receipt of IRS approval as a qualified manufacturer for the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit as defined under 30D(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Description
99.1
104Cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WORKHORSE GROUP INC.
Date: September 12, 2023By:/s/ James D. Harrington
Name:
Title:		James D. Harrington
General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary


Workhorse Receives IRS Approval for Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit CINCINNATI – September 12, 2023 – Workhorse Group Inc. (Nasdaq: WKHS) (“Workhorse” or “the Company”), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles, today announced that it has received IRS approval as a qualified manufacturer for the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit as defined in 30D(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. With this approval, Workhorse customers are eligible to receive up to a $40,000 credit for deliveries of all Workhorse vehicles in 2023 and beyond. “We are focused on leading the transition to commercial EVs to make last-mile delivery more efficient and less harmful to the environment and are pleased that the IRS recognizes the inherent sustainability of our commercial EVs,” said Workhorse CEO Rick Dauch. “We look forward to providing this credit to our customers as we deliver our all electric, dependable, high quality commercial vehicles.” Workhorse will be listed as a Qualified Manufacturer on the IRS Qualified Manufactured index on IRS.gov. Additional information on commercial clean vehicle tax credit can be found here. About Workhorse Group Inc. Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing ground and air-based electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector. As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build high performance, battery-electric trucks and drones. Workhorse also develops cloud-based, real-time telematics performance monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and enable fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment. For additional information visit workhorse.com. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this document, the words “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “will,” and “continue” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties relating to the business of the Company in general, see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. Media Contact: Aaron Palash / Greg Klassen Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher 212-355-4449 Investor Relations Contact: Matt Glover and Tom Colton Gateway Investor Relations 949-574-3860 [email protected]