ELECTRIC VEHICLE INDUSTRY NEWS
Diesel real-world emissions can be 5-7 times higher than legal limits
Study shows that emissions control equipment doesn’t work properly at low speeds. The recent white paper “Current state of NOx emissions from in-use heavy-duty diesel vehicles in the United States” from the International Council [...]
EV batteries last longer than fleets think
General perceptions do not match Orange EV reality. A recent survey revealed that fleets expect EV batteries to last 6.9 to 7.2 years. Fleets that choose Orange EV expect more. With trucks commercially deployed since 2015, [...]
Diesel taxes increased July 1
Illinois and Ohio saw biggest increases; have even greater opportunity to save with Orange EV electrics Screenshot of Freight Waves article by John Kingston The cost for diesel is on the rise. A recent Freight [...]
That Growing Buzz is the Charge of Orange EV Electric Trucks
The industry is now realizing what Orange EV fleets have known for years: Class 8 electric technology is proven, both economically and operationally. Trucks.com article: That Growing Buzz is the Charge of Electric Trucking [...]
Changing Emissions Standards Increase Costs and Downtime
"Tier 4 is likely not the final chapter in emissions regulations, as more stringent standards could be on the horizon." Work Truck Article: How Changing Emissions Affect Work Truck Fleets The recent Work Truck [...]
Avoid Anti-Idling Regulations and Penalties with Orange EV Heavy Duty Trucks
From the American Transportation Research Institute Anti-idling regulations are becoming increasingly restrictive and widespread. As states and municipalities enact codes to reduce transportation emissions, fleets must manage the impact on truck operations and driver [...]