Regional haul and yard tractors represent two good opportunities for the early adoption of fully-electric Class 8 trucks, according to speakers at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.
Electric truck manufacturer Orange EV announced its second facility expansion in four years, moving ot a site with more than five times the production capacity.
In an effort to eliminate diesel emissions at its Ohio distribution center, Kraft Heinz has deployed three Orange EV electric terminal trucks to take on the bulk of work at the facility.
Orange EV and Firefly Transportation Services announced the deployment of Orange EV T-Series pure-electric terminal trucks into yard management operations for a manufacturer of consumer packaged goods
Orange EV and Oakland Maritime Support Services (OMSS) announced the deployment of an Orange EV T-Series pure-electric terminal truck to its operations serving the Port of Oakland.
Orange EV and Ability Tri-Modal Transportation Services announced the deployment of five Orange EV T-Series pure-electric terminal trucks to three of Tri-Modal’s warehousing and distribution facilities.
Sonwil Distribution Center deployed Orange EV’s T-Series pure-electric terminal truck at its 300,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center in Buffalo, New York.
Chautauqua County’s new electric yard truck, which is shuttling trailers at the North County Transfer Station in Fredonia, N.Y., is expected to work through a full shift on a single charge.
Orange EV and The Anderson DuBose Company have deployed the first all-electric Class 8 yard truck in the McDonald’s distribution network.
Rail Management Services placed a follow-on order for nine additional Orange EV T-Series pure electric terminal trucks. The trucks are being worked into onsite fleets to supplement and replace RMS's diesel trucks.