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With the Orange EV tandem axle truck, fleets can carry a large amount of 81,000 pounds, without emissions, on public roads.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri and GLENVIEW, Ill., August 14, 2020 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Firefly Transportation Services (Firefly TS) has partnered with Orange EV to supply the new purely electric terminal T-Series Tandem (TST) truck to a Chicago-area customer, proceeding to lead the short-distance sorting and transportation service with sustainable responses.
“Odiversity EV is pleased to partner with Firefly Transportation Services to deliver the industry’s first all-new all-electric tandem axle truck, enabling zero-emission cargo movement on full-load public roads. This customer-centric solution allows Firefly to be offered a wider range of sustainable, emission-free control options,” said Wayne Mathisen, CEO of Odiversity EV. “Odiversity EV will settle for pre-orders for the Tandem T-Series in the fourth quarter of 2020.”
While maximum terminal trucks (also known as backyard trucks, observers, hostlers) are used exclusively off-road and in the backyard, some are on public roads and will therefore have to comply with regulations governing the maximum gross weights of vehicles, many wheels and many axles. . The T-Series Tandem 6×2 is designed to legally carry up to 81,000 pounds on public roads. Like all Orange EV trucks, the TST will be built to meet specific site needs and service cycles.
“After effectively operating Odiversity EV trucks on one axle for over 3 years, Firefly TS is pleased to bring our first Tandem EV T-Series unit to our visitors, expanding our ability to supply short-haul shuttles,” said Mike Bohnstengel, Firefly Senior Transportation Services Partner. “The addition of a tandem axle electric vehicle will promptly increase our visitor service functions by more than 25%. Contact our team to be more informed about the diversity of triage and tracking control that Firefly’s transportation services can provide.”
“The tandem axle truck is a continuation of Orange EV’s commitment to HDEV solutions,” said Kurt Neutgens, Chief Technology Officer of Orange EV. “Over the next few months, we will introduce additional inventions into HDEV space, advances in autonomous operations.”
About Firefly’s transportation services Powered by, Firefly’s transportation services are revolutionizing the tracking facility industry. Firefly supplies 100 percent electric trucks for backyard control operations to create a safer and healthier paint environment, help fleet sustainability goals, and reduce operating costs. For all tracking and round-trip installations, Firefly provides complex analysis, KPI reporting, and in-depth business reviews. With nearly 75 years of combined experience in transportation, logistics and source chain control, Firefly’s control team has extensive industry experience and is committed to improving visitor productivity.
About Orange EV Orange EV, founded in Kansas City, is the leading OEM supplier offering commercial fleets with physically powerful electric vehicle responses that have proven to save money while being safer, more reliable, and appreciated by drivers and management. Orange EV trucks respond to the most stringent service cycles and 24×7 paint schedules while getting rid of diesel fuel and emissions. With the construction of new and recharged terminal trucks, Orange EV was the first manufacturer to offer 8 percent electric class cars that were commercially deployed and rearranged in container handling operations. Orange EV’s commercially deployed trucks, decided across more than 75 fleets in 15 states and Canada, exceeded a combined total of 538,000 hours of operation and 1.6 million miles of operation.
SOURCE Orange EV