Orange EV designs, manufactures, and services fully electric Class 8 yard trucks that replace diesel shunters with zero‑emission, low‑maintenance vehicles. Their turnkey offering includes high‑capacity batteries, brushless motors, regenerative braking, telematics, on‑site mobile service, and a 7.5‑year warranty, delivering > 97% uptime and reduced fuel and maintenance costs for logistics operators.
Funding
$250K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Yard and terminal operations that rely on diesel-powered Class 8 shunt trucks face high fuel costs, frequent maintenance, emissions penalties, and significant downtime due to mechanical failures and complex servicing requirements.
Solution
Orange EV designs, manufactures, and services fully electric Class 8 yard trucks—including the e‑TRIEVER® and HUSK‑e® models—that replace diesel shunters with zero‑emission, low‑maintenance vehicles. The trucks feature high‑capacity battery packs, brushless induction motors, regenerative braking, and integrated telematics for real‑time performance monitoring. Orange EV provides a turnkey package that includes charging infrastructure, on‑site mobile service, driver training, and a 7.5‑year warranty covering batteries, motors, controllers, and harnesses. Customers can acquire trucks through purchase, lease, or short‑term rental, allowing rapid fleet electrification while preserving cash flow. The combination of high uptime (> 97 % average), reduced fuel and maintenance expenses, and on‑site rapid‑response service delivers measurable total‑cost‑of‑ownership savings.
Target Audience
Primary customers are logistics operators, distribution centers, ports, and intermodal facilities that use diesel yard shunters and seek to lower operating costs, improve reliability, and meet sustainability goals.
Features
- Class 8 electric yard trucks (e‑TRIEVER® and HUSK‑e®) with up to 243 kWh battery capacity and multiple charging speed options
- Brushless induction motors with torque‑on‑demand and 50 % shorter stopping distance via regenerative braking
- Integrated telematics delivering real‑time diagnostics, remote monitoring, and preventive maintenance alerts
- 7.5‑year (30,000 hour) warranty covering battery, motor, controller, and harness components
- Mobile service technicians stocked with common parts, providing same‑day or next‑day on‑site repairs
- Turnkey charging solutions, including fast‑charging cabinets (Orange Juicer™) and optional CCS1 adapters
- Flexible acquisition models: direct purchase, operating lease, or on‑demand rental with minimal commitment periods
- Web‑based driver training and support resources to ensure safe, efficient operation