ELECTRIC VEHICLE INDUSTRY NEWS
Northeast Low Carbon Transportation Initiative – Increased truck emissions regulations may follow
Northeast Transportation and Climate Initiative Nine states plus D.C recently agreed to design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal. The proposed policy will cap emissions and implement monitoring and reporting guidelines to ensure the reduction [...]
Do away with diesel particulate filters forever
A diesel particulate filter. Photo by Les Smart of HDT TruckingInfo in the article "How Not to Hate Your Diesel Particulate Filter" Fleets from coast to coast are eliminating diesel particulate filters along [...]
Understanding the Heavy-Duty Truck Classification
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). [...]
HDT Trucking asks “Can Shorter Truck Lifecycles Save Fleets Money?”
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 [...]
“American Trucker’s” look at electric Class 8 trucks on the horizon
Orange EV shines as the only OEM with commercially deployed class 8 trucks that are all electric. This American Trucker article notes: "While the all-electric Tesla Semi Truck has made the biggest splash in mainstream [...]
Yard Dogs: Equipment to Keep Trailers on the Move
Yard Dogs: Keep trailers moving in the yard with specialized equipment. Article and image from todaystrucking.com A recent article from Today’s Trucking notes that yard trucks “...seem to be a perfect application for [...]