Understanding the Heavy-Duty Truck Classification

2025-10-10T14:58:02-05:00June 20, 2018|Electric Truck Market|

Orange EV appreciates being included in the “Global Electric Trucks and Delivery Vans Markets Report for 2018-2028”, even if wrongly classified.  In the report, Orange EV is incorrectly categorized as a medium-duty electric vehicle (MDV). By all standards, terminal trucks (aka yard trucks, hostlers, spotters) are heavy-duty electric vehicles (HDV).  According to the Federal Highway Administration, a heavy-duty vehicle has a GVWR >26,001 pounds, and a Class 8 heavy-duty vehicle has a GVWR >33,001 pounds. Orange EV 100% electric trucks have a GVWR of 40,900 pounds and are therefore Class 8 heavy-duty vehicles. Building both new and re-powered terminal trucks, [...]

Can Shorter Truck Lifecycles Save Fleets Money

2025-10-10T15:00:01-05:00May 26, 2018|Electric Truck Market|

With diesels, yes. But with electric trucks, expect longer asset life and lower operating costs. The HDT Trucking article “Can Shorter Truck Lifecycles Save Fleets Money?” begins: “Want to save money on maintenance? Get rid of your trucks before they start costing you big bucks. A recently published white paper from Fleet Advantage suggests the longer you keep a truck, the more it costs in maintenance and repairs.” The article references a white paper that “uses data culled from 5 billion miles of real-world fleet operations”, almost certainly conventionally fueled fleets. Orange EV’s 100% electric Class 8 trucks have been [...]

Orange EV and Moran Transportation in Drive Clean Chicago Video

2025-10-10T14:48:53-05:00May 6, 2017|Electric Trucking|

terminal trucks and the Drive Clean Chicago funds that paid 75% of the truck cost. { "@context": "", "@type":"VideoObject", "name": "Drive Clean Chicago - Incentives Advancing Hybrid and Electric Vehicles", "description":"Hear from City of Chicago and Fleet leadership on how Drive Clean Chicago is promoting clean and sustainable transportation in Chicago. Learn how the Drive Clean Truck Voucher Fund is promoting the adoption of electric and hybrid trucks and buses and how these vehicles benefit business and the environment. ", "thumbnailUrl" :[ "", "" ], "uploadDate": "2016-09-23", "duration":"PT03M49S", "contentUrl":"", "url": "", "embedurl": "" } }

Orange EV Wins Industry-First Approval for California Incentive Vouchers

2025-10-10T15:01:46-05:00August 25, 2016|Electric Truck Market|

California’s Hybrid & Zero-Emission Truck & Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) Speeds Fleet Deployment of Orange EV’s Electric Terminal Trucks KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 24, 2016 –  Orange EV the leading OEM in electrification solutions for industrial fleets today announced that California fleets can save at least $95,000 per truck on purchase of brand new T-Series pure electric terminal trucks with extended duty battery pack.   Orange EV electric terminal trucks have been operating up to 24+ hours per charge at sites from single shift to 24×7 in: railroad intermodal, LTL freight, manufacturing, retail distribution, waste management and warehouse container handling.  [...]

New Class 8 Electric Truck Launched by Industry Leader

2025-10-10T15:06:38-05:00August 17, 2016|Electric Class 8 Truck|

With $10,000 Deposit Fleet Customers Lock In Pricing, Priority and Perks KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 16, 2016  –  Orange EV the leading OEM in electrification solutions for industrial fleets  today announced the firm is accepting orders for its all-new T-Series pure electric terminal truck.   Orange EV’s initial T-Series, a complete remanufacture of existing trucks, has been operating up to 24+ hours per charge at sites from single shift to 24×7 in: railroad intermodal, LTL freight, manufacturing, retail distribution, waste management and warehouse container handling.  By placing a $10,000 refundable deposit by YE 2016, fleets lock in price, production priority, and [...]

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.

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