Wegmans Drivers Discuss Sustainability Safety and Comfort

2025-10-10T14:47:27-05:00April 26, 2023|Electric Trucking|

As featured on the website. Wegmans interviewed truck driver Rob Culmone and yardman Greg Huffer “…to learn how our path to a greener fleet is not only good for the environment, but also for our people and our company.” { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "Orange EV e-TRIEVER", "description": "e-TRIEVER White and orange pure electric yard truck", "keywords": "Zero-Emission Truck Sales in Canada, Orange EV, heavy-duty EV truck manufacturer, electric yard truck fleets, terminal trucks, Orange EV, Leading OEM, Industrial fleets, heavy-duty, electric vehicle solutions", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

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Orange EV Delivers 500th Fully Electric Heavy Duty Truck

2025-10-10T14:45:59-05:00October 25, 2022|Electric Trucking|

, the electric vehicle (EV) industry-leading manufacturer with the most heavy duty zero-emission trucks in operation in the United States, today announced the delivery of its 500th electric yard truck. Founded in 2012 and first deployed in 2015, Orange EV has deployed more yard trucks than all its competitors combined according to CALSTART, a non-profit dedicated to the growth of clean transportation technologies. The 500th Orange EV truck was purchased by United Natural Foods (NYSE: UNFI), the largest publicly traded wholesale distributor of health and specialty food in the United States and Canada. Since its founding in 1976, UNFI has been at the forefront of transforming the food industry through scale, service, and sustainability. The company is adding eight Orange EV trucks to its fleet within the next month. With these additions, UNFI will have 10 Orange EV trucks operating in its U.S. fleet. “Since the first Orange EV trucks were placed in service we have been very happy with the performance, reliability, ROI, and environmental impact they are making,” said Jeff Wismans, National Director of Fleet Operations, at UNFI. “It made it an easy decision to add eight more.” This Orange EV milestone demonstrates the trucking industry’s focus on eliminating diesel fuel and emissions and the significant role yard trucks play in the supply chain and transportation logistics. It comes on the heels of a nationwide, and the announcement of plans to move to a much larger production facility to keep pace with demand. Orange EV yard trucks are now moving goods in 30 states and being operated by more than 140 fleets. “Orange EV’s launch in 2012 with just $50,000 in our coffers was met with a healthy dose of skepticism, but we were determined to prove that zero emission yard trucks are the real deal,” said Wayne Mathisen, Co-Founder and CEO, Orange EV. “With this historic milestone, Orange EV has accomplished the seemingly impossible feat of generating excitement about EV trucks within the commercial trucking space, and we did it by manufacturing trucks that are superior operationally, financially, and environmentally. Our trucks are safer, more reliable, save our customers money vs. diesel, and are preferred by drivers and management alike.” The data shows that yard trucks are one of the fastest converting truck types to fully electric, with Orange EV leading the way. The reasons for this rapid uptake are clear. Orange EV has proven that the financial savings are significant versus diesel fuel and diesel truck repairs, the truck’s reliability and uptime are far superior to diesel versions, and the emissions reductions are a key benefit for drivers and the environment. Over a 15-year lifespan, a Tier 3 diesel engine operating 6,000 hours per year at 2.5 gallons per hour can emit: Orange EV trucks, on the other hand, have zero emissions and use the cleanest, most efficient, and lowest cost fuel source. “The unsung heroes of supply chain and logistics, yard trucks are typically used to move trailers and containers in distribution centers, rail intermodals, ports, and a range of other facilities where uninterrupted movement is mission critical,” said Orange EV Co-founder and CTO Kurt Neutgens. “Orange EV zero-emission trucks do the same work as their diesel-powered counterparts while eliminating the diesel fuel and emissions that are endangering people’s health and our climate. Orange EV was the first in this space and will continue to lead the industry with more innovative offerings that build on the success of our current line of EV yard trucks.” Orange EV, headquartered in Kansas City, MO, is the leading OEM providing industrial fleets with heavy-duty, electric vehicle solutions proven to save money while being safer, more reliable, and preferred by drivers and management. Building both new and re-powered terminal trucks, Orange EV was the nation's first manufacturer offering 100 percent electric Class 8 vehicles to be commercially deployed and scaled. Now in its 10th year of operations, Orange EV's terminal trucks have been chosen by more than 140 fleets across 30 states, Canada, and the Caribbean. Cumulatively, Orange EV trucks have surpassed 6.8 million miles and 2 million duty hours. For more information, visit .

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New High-Load, Higher Speed, Fast Charge Terminal Trucks For Intermodal Operations

2025-10-10T15:14:44-05:00September 20, 2021|Electric Class 8 Truck|

KANSAS CITY, MO, (SEPTEMBER 13, 2021) – Orange EV, a leading manufacturer of innovative, heavy-duty, electric vehicle (EV) truck solutions, has announced its new intermodal terminal trucks, scheduled to be available Q3 2022, to meet the increased cargo handling and lifting demands required by port and rail intermodal operations. Orange EV’s T-Series Class 8 electric terminal trucks have been commercially deployed since 2015 and have proven their outstanding performance, uptime, and cost savings during more than 1 million hours of operation. Built on the experience and success of the T-Series, the new series boasts new design elements and additional power to deliver the increased performance required by faster-paced, maximum-load operations: In addition to the new trucks being a strong fit for intermodal operations, they will also perform especially well in distribution centers and other environments that operate with very heavy loads, steep grades, and/or require faster speeds. Just as the T-Series has been transforming yard management, the new series of trucks will increase efficiency and reduce costs to intermodal operators providing essential services. “Orange EV understands the vital role that today’s port and rail hubs play in goods movement, warehousing, and freight distribution,” said Kurt Neutgens, Orange EV’s Chief Technology Officer. “Intermodal operations that have been looking for safer, more reliable, cost-effective trucks – that can do the job – now have a solution. The new Orange EV trucks will deliver all that and more.” Orange EV is now accepting pre-orders. To learn more about Orange EV yard trucks or schedule a demo, please visit:

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Electric Class 8 Truck Fleet Surpasses Three Million Miles and One Million Hours of Operation

2025-10-10T15:10:01-05:00August 31, 2021|Electric Class 8 Truck|

With average uptime exceeding 99 percent for trucks built since 2020, Orange EV is the logical solution for any business looking to update their diesel yard truck fleet. Orange EV, a leading manufacturer of innovative, heavy-duty, EV truck solutions, today announced its yard trucks have surpassed several unparalleled milestones that cement its status at the forefront of the Class 8 zero-emission truck space: three million miles of usage, one million hours of operation, and an average uptime of 97 percent for trucks built since 2018, and 99 percent for trucks built since 2020. With uptime for diesel-powered yard trucks often within the 75-80 percent range, this not only makes Orange EV yard trucks an environmentally conscious, cleaner and quieter alternative, but one with potential to overhaul and improve efficiency and productivity across freight, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, intermodal environments, and more. "For every company moving trailers or containers, Orange EV aims to provide a superior operational and financial alternative to diesel yard trucks, while accelerating the inevitable transition to electric that will eliminate harmful diesel particulate and greenhouse gas emissions," said , VP of Sales and Marketing at Orange EV. Yard trucks generally operate within the confines of a facility's freight/cargo yard, moving containers short distances at speeds in the range of 5-25 mph. Surpassing three million EV miles is a significant accomplishment given the slow-speed, stop-start nature of yard truck operation. With data from more than 90 fleets having already deployed Orange EV yard trucks over the past six years, it has become clear that replacing fossil-fuel powered yard trucks with Orange EV electric trucks is more cost-effective. Customers experience significant savings, especially from fuel, maintenance, and repairs. Lifetime savings can be as much as , with Orange EV trucks expected to maintain their strong performance and uptime for 10 years or more. Diesel yard trucks are often traded in or sold after 4 or 5 years of use before their maintenance and repair costs skyrocket. The biggest culprits of downtime and maintenance expense for a diesel yard truck - the engine, transmission, and emissions control system – are not present in Orange EV electric trucks. Instead, Orange EV trucks are equipped with long-life brushless induction motors and zero maintenance lithium-ion battery packs, now with a battery warranty up to 7.5 years or 396,000 kWh of use, whichever comes first. Orange EV yard trucks also offer a number of health and productivity benefits for businesses and employees. Some of these benefits include safer and cleaner working environments, less downtime due to illness or injury, and reduced exposure to , dangerously loud trucks, and extreme engine heat. The difference for the driver experience is dramatic, with Orange EV trucks becoming the truck of choice on site, much preferred over traditional diesels. This improved driver satisfaction can lead to increased employee retention, an important factor considering current worker shortages. "Many businesses and governmental organizations have found it difficult to make their planned progress toward achieving sustainability goals, especially in their heavy-duty trucking, due to the limited availability of proven, cost-effective alternatives to the fossil fuel-powered solutions," said Ruderman. "Meanwhile, Orange EV has been delivering electric trucks within 90 days of orders, and demonstrating for years that they can successfully satisfy operational, financial and environmental goals for organizations of all sizes." { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "United States", "url": "", "name": "Milestone post featured image", "description": "Milestone post featured", "datePublished": "2021-08-31", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

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Orange EV Dominates Heavy-Duty Electric Market

2025-10-10T15:03:15-05:00January 24, 2019|Electric Truck Market|

Where is the global electric truck market heading? A recent Trucks.com article summarized findings from Interact Analysis, a British analyst firm. Article highlights: “Smaller, independent truck electrification specialists such as Orange EV…dominate the market now with…heavy-duty models.” “…the electric truck market this year will begin a multiyear run of double-digit increases…” “Awareness in the trucking industry that electrification can reduce fuel and maintenance costs also is increasing…” Cost savings are real and well-documented. Orange EV fleets at moderate use sites report saving $20,000-$40,000 per truck annually in fuel and maintenance alone; $50,000-$60,000 in heavier-use operations. Fleets also avoid Tier 4 [...]

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Firefly Provides Zero-Emission Yard Management with Orange EV Trucks

2025-10-10T15:12:42-05:00August 14, 2018|Electric Class 8 Truck|

KANSAS CITY, MO and GLENVIEW, IL, August 14, 2018 - into yard management operations for a leading manufacturer of consumer packaged goods.  Providing emission-free yard management services at manufacturing and distribution facilities in Michigan and California, Firefly will reduce costs and add new KPI reporting and tracking capabilities while supporting customer sustainability goals. Firefly offers leading-edge transportation services, providing customers with Orange EV’s 100% battery-electric yard trucks for spotting operations. For this consumer brand leader, Firefly has delivered the first commercially deployed, pure electric Class 8 truck in the state of Michigan. "To cut operating costs, improve operations, and reduce emissions all at the same time requires firms to do things differently," commented Mike Saxton, Orange EV’s Chief Commercial Officer. "Firefly’s team of respected logistics industry leaders has built a new model for transportation services free from the burdens of older diesel technologies.” Orange EV’s industry-leading fleet of Class 8 battery-electric trucks, commercially deployed since 2015, recently surpassed 575,000 miles and 161,000 “key on” hours. Fleets using Orange EV trucks have repeatedly affirmed increased reliability and driver satisfaction as well as reduced maintenance and downtime. With operational cost savings of $20,000 to $60,000 annually, total cost of ownership of an Orange EV electric is often significantly less than that of a diesel. “From a warehouse and logistics standpoint, we’ve done those jobs, been in those roles, and understand the challenges facing traditional diesel yard management where fleets are hard-pressed to find more savings or productivity. Legacy equipment and systems don’t meet the demands of today’s transportation environment,” said Mike Bohnstengel, Principal Partner at Firefly Transportation Services. “Firefly’s fresh approach delivers immediate cost savings with fuel costs reduced 80 percent or more.  Through onboard telematics, key performance indicators, and real-time reporting and analysis, we help clients better understand and manage current yard operations, identify efficiencies, and improve bottom line productivity.” Firefly employs industry best practices to deliver superior yard management services while improving safety for operators and site personnel.  Orange EV trucks have lower noise and vibration and run on voltages less than 120VDC, significantly lower and safer than the 350VDC to 450VDC used by other vehicle manufacturers.  “Some find it hard to believe that an electric truck can do everything their old diesel does while also being cooler, quieter, and lower cost to operate,” said Bohnstengel. “We invite fleets to drive the Orange EV truck and experience safer, emission-free yard management for themselves.” Through state-of-the-art technology, is revolutionizing the spotting services industry.  Firefly provides 100% electric trucks for yard management operations to create a safer and healthier work environment, support fleet sustainability goals, and reduce operating costs.  For all spotting and shuttling services, Firefly delivers advanced analytics, KPI reporting, and in-depth business reviews.  With nearly 75 years of combined experience in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management, the Firefly leadership team has deep industry expertise and is committed to improving clients’ bottom line productivity. Kansas City based into container handling operations. { "@context": "", "@type": "ImageObject", "contentUrl": "", "contentlocation": "US", "name": "Firefly's Orange EV terminal truck", "description": "Firefly Transportation Services deployment of Orange EV T-Series pure electric terminal trucks", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Orange EV", "url": "", "image": "" } }

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