Multiple Fleets Operate 100+ Orange EV Electric Yard Trucks, Eliminating the Numerous Disadvantages of Diesel

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange EV, the leading U.S. manufacturer of pure-electric yard trucks, today announced that multiple customers each own and operate more than 100 Orange EV trucks at sites across the United States and Canada. These fleets made the switch from diesel to Orange EV electric for many reasons including operational challenges and expense from diesel breakdowns, diesel fuel management costs, health and safety risks, driver fatigue, and costly downtime.

"For too long, diesel has been the default, and fleets have tolerated the many drawbacks inherent to diesel yard trucks including work interruptions and downtime due to emission control systems that were not designed for low-speed operations, time-consuming fueling trips, and frequent and slow repairs," said Zack Ruderman, Orange EV VP of Sales & Marketing. "These aren't just frustrating, they're expensive. Our trucks and service eliminate these issues and deliver what diesel can't: superior reliability, significant lifetime savings, and peace of mind. Orange EV trucks are better than their diesel counterparts in every way. The fact that they are also zero-emission is icing on the cake."

Diesel pain points cited by customers include:

• High and fluctuating diesel prices: Electricity is more cost-effective and predictable which helps fleets reduce and stabilize expenses.
• Frequent and unpredictable interruptions for diesel repair and maintenance: Orange EV trucks are engineered for reliability with e-TRIEVER® trucks averaging more than 98% uptime.
• Expensive diesel repair and maintenance: Orange EV trucks are backed by an industry-leading standard warranty that includes a 7.5-year battery warranty. An optional e-TRIEVER extended warranty also covers motors, controllers, harnesses, and more for 7.5 years / 30,000 hours, including parts and labor when serviced by Orange EV.
• High driver turnover: Orange EV trucks are built for comfort and performance, eliminating the noise, vibration, and fumes that lead to diesel yard truck drivers' fatigue and safety issues. Drivers overwhelmingly prefer the smoother, cooler, quieter, and cleaner Orange EV trucks.

Customers share that the higher upfront investment of electric can initially be a barrier to entry, but lower operating costs have proven to deliver strong returns, advancing the expansion of their electric fleets. Fuel, maintenance, and repair costs drive these savings. In one of the above-referenced fleets, two of their 100+ Orange EV trucks each have more than 30,000 hours of operation. For just those two trucks, they have saved - to date - an estimated $395,000 in fuel costs alone.

Orange EV leads the industry with more than 1,400 heavy-duty electric yard trucks deployed with 8.5 million hours of operation across 40 states and Canada. The company's 300+ customers - many with dozens if not hundreds of Orange EV trucks deployed into daily operations - are saving with Orange EV's turnkey solution that include trucks, charging, and a dedicated service support team, all built and backed in the United States and supported across both the U.S. and Canada.

About Orange EV

Orange EV is the U.S. market leader in manufacturing, deploying, and supporting 100 percent electric yard trucks for commercial and industrial use. Founded in 2012, Orange EV provides a turnkey solution including trucks, chargers, and onsite service. With unmatched uptime, cost savings, and customer satisfaction, Orange EV is redefining yard truck operations. For more information, visit https://orangeev.com

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