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Orange EV, a leading manufacturer of electric yard trucks, and OptiGrid, a charging technology innovator, have introduced the Orange Juicer™. This new battery-integrated DC fast charger is designed to address the key obstacles hindering fleet electrification, such as lengthy utility upgrade timelines and high infrastructure expenses. By using an onboard 180-kWh battery, the Orange Juicer pulls a steady stream of energy from existing on-site power, then delivers it as high-capacity fast charging on demand.
Key Highlights
- Significantly reduced deployment timelines: Fleets can begin operating electric trucks in weeks rather than waiting years for utility upgrades.
- Substantial cost savings: The system eliminates the need for expensive utility upgrades and complex construction, utilizing existing on-site power.
- Efficient performance: The charger delivers full fast-charging capability while using up to 85% less grid input power.
- Scalable and flexible: The modular design allows the system to grow with a fleet’s needs and be easily relocated.
- Brand compatibility: The Orange Juicer is currently compatible with Orange EV trucks and can be adapted for other fleet equipment.
Eliminating Infrastructure Roadblocks
According to Kurt Neutgens, co-founder and president of Orange EV, infrastructure delays have become a major holdup for customers looking to electrify their fleets. The Orange Juicer provides a solution by offering a fast, cost-effective, and scalable charging platform that leverages existing power sources. Tyler Phillipi, CEO of OptiGrid, noted that the Orange Juicer allows fleet operators to deploy electrification projects immediately, with charging performance that rivals high-capacity systems while requiring only a fraction of the power input.
A Proven Technology
The OptiGrid charging platform, which powers the Orange Juicer, is the culmination of nearly a decade of engineering development. The technology was originally developed by FreeWire and has been refined by OptiGrid’s team. It is already committed for deployment with fleet operators throughout the United States. With Orange EV trucks delivering significant annual savings on diesel per vehicle, pairing them with the Orange Juicer presents an even faster and more cost-effective path to full electrification.
Company Information
Based in Kansas City, Orange EV is a leader in the manufacturing of 100 percent electric terminal trucks in the U.S. The company provides a comprehensive solution that includes trucks, charging infrastructure, and nationwide service. Its trucks have surpassed 25.7 million miles and 9.6 million hours of operation.
OptiGrid is a U.S.-based EV infrastructure company focused on developing battery-integrated fast-charging systems to solve the infrastructure gap for commercial and fleet EV deployment.
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