Firefly Transportation Services and Orange EV Partner to Deploy All New Tandem Pure-Electric Terminal Truck

KANSAS CITY, Mo. and GLENVIEW, Ill., Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Firefly Transportation Services (Firefly TS) has partnered with Orange EV to deliver the all new T-Series Tandem (TST) pure-electric terminal truck to a client in the Chicagoland area, continuing to pave the way with sustainable solutions for yard service and short-haul shuttling.

"Orange EV is pleased to partner with Firefly Transportation Services to offer the industry's first all-new pure-electric tandem axle yard truck, enabling zero-emission goods movement across public roads with a full load. This customer-driven solution enables Firefly to offer a broader range of sustainable, emission-free yard management options," commented Wayne Mathisen, Orange EV Chief Executive Officer. "Orange EV will be accepting pre-orders for the T-Series Tandem in the 4th quarter of 2020."

While most terminal trucks (aka yard trucks, spotters, hostlers) are operated exclusively off-road and in-yard, some operate on public roads and must therefore meet regulations governing maximum gross vehicle weights, wheel loads, and axle loads. The T-Series Tandem 6x2 is designed to legally transport loads up to 81,000 pounds on public roads. Like all Orange EV trucks, the TST will be built to meet site-specific requirements and duty cycles.

"Having successfully run single axle Orange EV trucks for over three years, Firefly TS is thrilled to be bringing our first Tandem EV T-Series unit to our clients, increasing our ability to provide short-haul shuttles," said Mike Bohnstengel, Firefly Transportation Services Principal Partner. "The addition of a tandem axle EV will immediately expand our service capabilities to our client base by more than 25%. Contact our team to learn more about the range of yard management and spotting services that Firefly Transportation Services can provide."

"The tandem axle truck is a continuation of Orange EV's commitment to HDEV solutions," shared Kurt Neutgens, Orange EV Chief Technology Officer. "Over the coming months, we will be introducing further innovations in the HDEV space including advances enabling autonomous operations."

About Firefly Transportation Services
Through state-of-the-art technology, Firefly Transportation Services is revolutionizing the spotting services industry. Firefly provides 100% electric trucks for yard management operations to create a safer and healthier work environment, support fleet sustainability goals, and reduce operating costs. For all spotting and shuttling services, Firefly delivers advanced analytics, KPI reporting, and in-depth business reviews. With nearly 75 years of combined experience in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management, the Firefly leadership team has deep industry expertise and is committed to improving clients' bottom line productivity.

About Orange EV
Kansas City based Orange EV is the leading OEM providing industrial fleets with heavy duty electric vehicle solutions that are proven to save money while being safer, more reliable, and preferred by drivers and management alike. Orange EV trucks meet the most rigorous duty cycles and 24x7 shift schedules while eliminating diesel fuel and emissions. Building both new and re-powered terminal trucks, Orange EV was the first manufacturer offering 100% electric Class 8 vehicles that have been commercially deployed and re-ordered into container handling operations. Orange EV's commercially deployed trucks, chosen by more than 75 fleets across 15 states and Canada, have surpassed a combined 538,000 key-on hours and 1.6 million miles of operation.

SOURCE Orange EV