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Firefly Transportation Services recently partnered with Orange EV to deliver the new purely terminal T-Series Tandem (TST) truck.
“Orange EV is pleased to partner with Firefly Transportation Services to deliver the industry’s first all-electric tandem tandem axle truck, which enables emission-free cargo movement on full-load public roads,” said Wayne Mathisen, Orange EV’s chief executive.
The T-Series Tandem 6×2 is designed to legally carry up to 81,000 pounds on public roads and will be built to meet site-specific usage needs and cycles.
“After effectively operating Orange EV trucks on one axle for more than 3 years, Firefly TS is pleased to bring our first Tandem EV T-Series unit to our customers, expanding our ability to supply short-distance shuttles,” said Mike Bohnstengel. Senior Transportation Services Partner at Firefly.
Orange EV will settle for pre-orders for the Tandem T-Series in the fourth quarter of 2020. In the coming months, Orange EV plans to introduce new inventions into heavy-duty space, adding advances in autonomous operations, according to Kurt Neutgens, managing technician of Orange EV.
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