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Zero-Emission Electric Terminal Trucks for the Cost of a New Diesel

2025-10-28T14:20:38-05:00December 1, 2014|Zero Emission Truck|

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — Orange EV announced that its T-Series remains the only terminal truck solution that qualifies for financial incentives through Drive Clean Chicago and also that incentive amounts have increased significantly. Fleet owners can buy an Orange EV T-Series electric terminal truck at prices comparable to a new diesel. With Orange EV plug-in electric trucks, operators save more than ninety percent (90%) on fuel, maintenance and other costs while saving $150,000 on purchase of each T-Series electric terminal truck. Operators know terminal trucks by many different names including: hostler, yard truck, mule, spotter, yard horse, yard dog, shifter, [...]

Electric Truck Demonstrations

2025-10-10T14:52:08-05:00October 22, 2014|Electric Trucking|

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – October 22, 2014 Orange EV announced results from several onsite demonstrations of its T-Series electric terminal truck. Demonstrations were completed in 2014 in cooperation with some of the nation’s largest and most progressive firms in freight distribution, manufacturing and intermodal services. Each demonstration of at least 14 days was pre-defined and rigorously managed, including specific test objectives and record keeping for performance analysis. ITS Technologies and Logistics Senior Vice President of Intermodal Operations Ron Teague reported “Orange EV’s T-Series demonstrated it has the endurance and power we need.” The T-Series continues to show it pulls the same load, saving up to 90% in fuel while eliminating diesel and emissions.   Orange EV’s T-Series electric terminal truck …    Drivers of the T-Series provided written feedback on their experience. These quotes summarize common sentiments: “Super quiet and drives me crazy to get back in a regular hostler”; “Better impact on driver health with no black particles to breathe”; “Easy to use”; “The regenerative brakes make braking simpler. I can go hours without using the regular brakes”; “Temperature was much, much cooler by at least 30 degrees”; “I can hear the radio!”; “I feel alive at the end of my shift”.     Once companies drove Orange EV’s T-Series, the range of features and benefits enabled by the truck’s electric fuel, drive and control systems became easier to see and understand. These include: Wayne Mathisen, Chief Executive Officer shared “Once companies have drivers in the truck, they understand the cost savings, operational improvements, driver health benefits and environmental impact. Drivers love the experience. Management loves cost savings and an alternative fuel solution that makes economic sense with a total cost of ownership that pays back well within the life of the truck. Orange EV designs and delivers pure electric, industrial-strength vehicles that are better for the earth, people, and bottom line with solutions that meet the harsh demands of industrial applications while making economic sense. Orange EV leverages the right technology investments to flexibly and cost-effectively address different market applications customized to customer needs.

T-Series Pure Electric Terminal Truck in Intermodal Operations

2025-10-13T11:14:15-05:00August 12, 2014|Terminal Trucks|

TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS and KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – August 12, 2014 ITS Technologies & Logistics (ITS) and Orange EV announced the successful demonstration of Orange’s T-Series electric terminal truck at ITS’ Edgerton, Kansas intermodal operations. ITS Senior Vice President of Intermodal Operations Ron Teague said, “Terminal trucks are critical to the services ITS provides to our rail intermodal customers. Terminal trucks work long hours, often in harsh 24 x 7 industrial environments. We needed to see that Orange EV’s all-electric terminal truck could do the job and get through a shift on a single charge. They’ve convinced our team. Orange [...]

Drive Clean Chicago Saves Companies up to $75k per Terminal Truck

2025-10-28T14:31:28-05:00April 21, 2014|Zero Emission Truck|

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — Orange EV announced that the Orange EV T-Series is the first and only terminal truck solution qualifying for financial incentives through Drive Clean Chicago. With Orange EV, terminal operators can save from day one on fuel, maintenance and other costs. They will now also save an additional $45,000 to $75,000 in purchase price per truck. A unique offering, Orange EV’s T-Series is functionally equivalent to current diesel terminal trucks but delivers far greater value. Orange EV drivers and fleet managers have the power to haul the same load while spending 90% less in fuel and eliminating [...]

Orange EV Announces the T-Series Pure Electric Terminal Truck

2025-10-13T11:09:34-05:00April 21, 2014|Terminal Trucks|

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — Orange EV announced availability of the company’s T-Series pure electric terminal truck. A unique offering, Orange EV’s T-Series is functionally equivalent to current diesel terminal trucks but delivers far greater value. Operators have the power to haul the same load while spending 90% less in fuel and eliminating both diesel fuel and emissions. Orange EV manufactures pure electric terminal trucks customized to the customer’s operating environment. Starting with an existing truck Orange EV removes all the elements of the diesel power train (e.g. motor, transmission, supporting systems), installs all electric power train and control systems, and [...]

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