Orange EV is an American manufacturer of electric terminal tractors, also known as yard trucks, based in Kansas City, Kansas. Founded in 2012, the company was the first in the United States to commercially deploy electric terminal trucks, which are used for moving trailers in distribution centers, seaports, rail yards, and other container and trailer handling operations.[1][2]
History
Orange EV was established in 2012 by Kurt Neutgens and Wayne Mathisen in Kansas City, Kansas, to develop zero-emission terminal tractors.[2] Mike Saxton joined them to lead business evolution and commercialization.[3] The company introduced its prototype electric yard truck, the T-Series, in 2015, targeting logistics and distribution industries seeking to reduce emissions and fuel costs.[1] By 2016, Orange EV had deployed trucks at major sites including those operated by