Workhorse Group, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Prinicples (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Net operating losses available for 2030	$ 3.6
Net operating losses available for 2031	6.7
Net operating losses available for 2032	3.9
Net operating losses available for 2033	4.7
Net operating losses available for 2034	6.1
Net operating losses available for 2035	$ 1.9

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