Electric Truck Maker Orange EV Adding Jobs, Expanding to Larger Production Facilities
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T-Series Pure Electric Terminal Truck an Industry-Leading First
KANSAS CITY, MO – June 2, 2015 – Orange EV a manufacturer of industrial strength electric vehicles today announced a first for the heavy-duty EV industry. The company is filling an initial order for its T-Series pure electric terminal truck destined for 24×7 manufacturing & distribution facilities in Chicago, Illinois. Commercially Ready and Financially Viable – Orange EV’s T-Series Pure Electric Terminal Truck “The market is clearly ready for electric trucks and Orange EV is the only firm with a 100% electric, plug-in terminal truck solution proven to do what customers need” said Mike Saxton, Orange EV’s Chief Commercial Officer. Terminal [...]
Orange EV and Kalmar Ottawa Team Up on Pure Electric Terminal Tractor
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – March 24, 2015 Kalmar Ottawa and Orange EV announced today that they are collaborating to deliver zero-emission, electric terminal tractors. Kalmar Ottawa has tested many alternative-fuel trucks in the past, but Orange EV’s T-Series is the first and only one to match the power and reliability for which Kalmar Ottawa is known. Based on customer demand for emission-free freight logistics, the companies are collaborating on the use of Orange EV’s technology in the Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor. Wayne Mathisen, Chief Executive Officer for Orange EV said, “We are excited about the experience our two companies [...]
Orange EV Announces Zero-Emission Electric Terminal Truck
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – February 3, 2015 Orange EV announced it is now offering zero-emission electric terminal trucks for on-road use in addition to trucks its produces for off-road use. Operators moving trailers among different facilities and requiring on-road access can enjoy the same reduced-cost, zero emission solution as an off-road yard truck operator. Go green with Orange EV’s plug-in, zero-emission electric truck. Operators save $150,000 at purchase while also saving from day one on fuel, maintenance and other costs. The T-Series remains the only terminal truck solution that qualifies for financial incentives through Drive Clean Chicago (DCC). The incentive [...]
Zero-Emission Electric Terminal Trucks for the Cost of a New Diesel
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
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.