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Introducing the Kalmar TX Electric Terminal Tractor or yard truck developed and manufactured in conjunction with Lonestar Specialty Vehicles. This product is currently available for sale only in North America. 

Kalmar’s latest electric yard truck has been designed to help:

• Improve your productivity

• increase availability levels

• reduce maintenance time and costs

• enhance your sustainability credentials.

In operation since 2019, this electric terminal tractor has already proven itself in the field and is now available to order directly through Kalmar.

Two models to choose from:

1. The TX12 112kWh electric yard truck with up to 12 hours of operating time, which can be recharged in under an hour using a 150kW CCS1 Charger.

2. The TX22 224kWh electric yard truck with up to 22 hours of operation, which can be recharged in under two hours using a 150kW CCS1 Charger.

Improve your productivity

The Kalmar TX Electric Terminal tractor produces less noise, vibrations, fumes, and emissions than a traditionally fueled machine, making it safer and healthier for your driver to operate and achieve higher levels of productivity. Electrical terminal tractors or yard trucks are also safe to use indoors and outside, helping to create a more seamless flow of materials and goods around your yard.

Reduced maintenance and improved availability

Electrically powered drive systems have fewer moving parts and are easier to maintain, which means servicing and maintenance tasks will take less time and need to occur less often. The result? You spend less time and money maintaining your truck, while improving availability levels.

Enhance your sustainability credentials

By operating an electrically powered terminal tractor or yard truck you will be reducing your carbon emissions, helping you to meet current and future environmental standards and provide a healthier, safer work environment with less noise and fumes: enhancing the reputation of your operations and improving your sustainability credentials.

Terminals Going Green with Made-in-America Kalmar TX Electric Terminal Tractor

North American distribution terminals and ports have been clamoring to transition terminal tractor fleets from diesel to electric. That urge is now becoming a reality. In late December 2023, Kalmar dealer Wiese USA in Jonesboro, Arkansas took delivery of the first Kalmar TX Electric Terminal Tractor destined for customer operation in North America, fresh from the factory in Texarkana, Texas.   

"Our customer’s drivers were genuinely thrilled with the performance of the Kalmar TX,” said Grant Sauerbrunn, VP of Shared Services, with Wiese USA. “The reduction in emissions, increased uptime, and improved overall satisfaction highlight the positive impact this equipment will have on our customer’s operation," he added.

Efficiency & power

The introduction of the Kalmar TX Electric Terminal Tractor aligns with Kalmar’s dedication to environmental responsibility. It will help reduce emissions and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. Packing more than twice the torque of diesel versions, the TX is not only an exceptionally strong machine, but also highly reliable. 

With far fewer moving parts than diesel versions, the TX is expected to decrease maintenance costs, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. When Wiese USA customer drivers tested the TX over an extended period, they expressed their excitement and satisfaction with the tractor. With less vibration, a cooler, much quieter cab and plenty of power, they felt they had found a superior vehicle.

"This marks a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to providing innovative, sustainable solutions for our dealer network and customers,” said Randy Wingenroth, Vice President, Americas with Kalmar USA. “This marks a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to providing innovative solutions that benefit both our customers and the environment." 

After-sales service & parts

A key part of any equipment-buying decision hinges on maintenance and parts availability.  The clear advantage that Kalmar dealers bring to the table is the ability to service electric fleet vehicles and supply spare parts. 

“The technicians at Wiese have taken high-voltage training and achieved the certification required to work on this class of tractor,” explains Chas Mease, Manager, Zero Emissions Terminal Tractor Sales-North America. “So far we have had three rounds of two-day classes, with more than 45 Kalmar dealer technicians trained and certified. The uptake has been tremendous, with 90 percent of dealers on board.” 

With North America’s strongest terminal-tractor dealer network, Kalmar is also strong on parts. Since the TX, including its battery packs, is built in Texarkana, Texas, getting replacement parts quickly will never be an issue. 

Clean-tech incentives abound 

Each TX has the capacity to reduce tailpipe CO2 emissions by thousands of tons per year. Incentives to adopt industrial electric vehicles stem from both state and federal level in the U.S. and Canada, notably a new federal Canadian subsidy of $100,000. Other reasons customers have for adoption include total-cost-of-ownership and return-on-investment calculations for high-utilisation applications, as well as stakeholder pledges to climate stewardship. 

The company taking delivery of this first North American TX is a large international electrical-component supplier and builder of charging stations for EVs. With aggressive sustainability goals, the company made the decision to transition to electric terminal tractors; they had already made the move to electric forklifts.

Keen to make the transition to electric easier, Kalmar dealers are enthusiastic about helping customers to identify all available government incentives. With favourable lead times of 60 to 90 days and attractive after-sales service and parts, the built-in-Texas Kalmar TX Electric Terminal Tractor lineup is currently available for order. As the TX takes hold, it will contribute to making distribution points and ports more environmentally friendly. 

Find out more about the TX, including an in-depth video on the tractor’s operational benefits and functionality. 

Kalmar acquires electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles in the US

2023 Trade press

CARGOTEC CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE, 24 AUGUST 5 PM (EEST)

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement to acquire the product rights of the electric terminal tractor product line from Lonestar Specialty Vehicles (LSV) in the United States. As part of the transaction, LSV will transfer the immaterial assets for Kalmar and act as Kalmar’s contract manufacturing partner for the acquired electric terminal tractor product range. The transaction is planned to be completed on 1 September 2023.

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles, headquartered in Texarkana, Texas, is specialized in the development and manufacturing of turnkey electric vehicle solutions for the commercial vehicle market. The company deployed the first electric tractor in November 2019, and continues to have a leading position in electric terminal tractors in the US market. 

Hermanni Lyyski, Vice President, Terminal Tractors, Kalmar, said: “Kalmar is the industry forerunner in eco-efficient cargo and material handling solutions with a strong track record of delivering industry-firsts in the electric range. The demand for electric terminal tractors is increasing and we want to make sure we have a comprehensive portfolio of electric vehicles available for the market. It is a key strategic objective for us to advance our own and our customers’ decarbonisation journey, and we are excited to widen our existing range of electric solutions with the acquired electric terminal tractor product range.“

The new electric terminal tractor product line will be added into Kalmar terminal tractor portfolio under the brand name Kalmar TX. Kalmar continues to invest in deepening its electric terminal tractor range, and is currently developing its third generation electric terminal tractor for the global market. The new Kalmar TX product line will be available in the Americas region. The transaction will not have a significant impact on Kalmar’s sales in 2023.

Schneider adds more battery electric vehicles to its southern California fleet

GREEN BAY, Wis. (August 10, 2023) – Schneider National Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, announced today the carrier is now running two Lonestar Specialty Vehicles battery electric terminal tractors, further advancing the company’s commitment to lowering carbon emissions and expanding its electric fleet, now at a total of 94 vehicles.  

The Lonestar S22 terminal electric tractors (also known as yard spotters in the industry) are used to move trailers at Schneider’s Rancho Cucamonga, CA cross dock. The tractors replaced two diesel units.  

Each tractor can run for an entire 24-hour period before needing to be recharged and a full charge takes an estimated hour and a half.  

“Implementing these tractors is a massive achievement as we move toward operating zero emission vehicles at scale,” said Schneider Vice President of Equipment Engineering Jake VandeLoo. “Adding the units is part of our efforts to reduce the carbon footprint.” 

 The new tractors will save an estimated 35 tons of CO2 each year. 

“Scaling an electrified fleet requires intensive preparation,” said Lonestar President Jay Simmons. “Terminal tractors ensure the barrier to entry is smooth as they are either restricted to yard operations or very short shuttles. When charging is performed on breaks and shift changes in the yard, “range anxiety” and other infrastructure complications associated with over the road vehicles are eliminated. Schneider’s deployment in CA is nothing short of impressive, we are so excited to be a part of this success story and look forward to helping Schneider accomplish their future sustainability goals.” 

Schneider’s collaboration with Lonestar is another essential investment to support the company’s long-term sustainability goals and continuous growth of their electric fleet, now one of the largest in North America, to better the industry and the environment.  

To learn more about Schneider’s sustainability initiatives, please visit:

https://schneider.com/company/corporate-responsibility.

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles partners on deployment of their fully electric terminal tractor in South Carolina

Texarkana, Texas Mar 2, 2021 (Issuewire.com)  - Lonestar Specialty Vehicles partners with Southeast Industrial Equipment and thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services to deploy their fully electric terminal tractor in South Carolina.

On February 9, 2021, Lonestar Specialty Vehicles delivered their fully electric S12 terminal tractor to Southeast Industrial Equipment in Duncan, SC. The deployment of this vehicle was a strategic partnership with Southeast Industrial Equipment providing sales and service support and thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services operating the vehicle at a large manufacturer in the Greenville-Spartanburg area.

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles embarked on a mission in 2019 to provide a solution to internal combustion terminal tractors. Observing the number of downtime customers was encountering with Tier 4 emissions equipment, a solution had to be provided. This was the driving force behind the development of the Lonestar Specialty Vehicle Reman line of electric terminal tractors. Lonestar Specialty Vehicles deployed the first electric T22 on November 25, 2019, and continues to be an industry leader in electric terminal tractors.

“We are excited about this partnership with Southeast Industrial Equipment and thyssenkrupp. Each company brought all of the right pieces to the table to make this happen for our mutual customers. The strategic partnerships with these companies will also allow Lonestar Specialty Vehicles to expand its distribution and service support along the east coast.”, said Blake Yazel, Lonestar Specialty Vehicles General Manager.

About Lonestar Specialty Vehicles
“Lonestar Specialty Vehicles, headquartered in Texarkana, Texas, is a leading supplier of fully electric remanufactured commercial vehicles. Remanufacturing extends the useful life of existing investments and provides a significant reduction in a company’s carbon footprint. Lonestar SV is a forerunner in innovative commercial vehicle solutions that offer exceptional performance, price, and reliability. With more than 3,000 assembled Class 8 trucks and tractors commercially deployed, Lonestar SV delivers proven vehicle solutions for every application. “
Additional information is available at https://www.lonestarsv.com

About Southeast Industrial Equipment

“Southeast Industrial Equipment, Inc. (SIE) is a full solutions provider in the materials handling industry. As the Southeast's largest materials handling dealer, SIE provides customers with a comprehensive range of new & used Toyota forklifts, Aichi aerial lifts, terminal tractors, Columbia personnel carriers, and more for sale, lease, or rent. In addition, SIE offers planned and long-term maintenance programs, emergency after-hours service, and repair capabilities on-site or at one of the 10 branch locations throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia. Each location is stocked with parts inventory, ready for immediate delivery. As the #1 Toyota forklift dealership in the U.S., SIE has continued to evolve as the premier supplier of quality equipment, warehouse products, automation, and superior services in the materials handling industry.”

Additional information is available at https://sielift.com

LONESTAR SPECIALTY VEHICLES PARTNERS WITH IN-CHARGE ENERGY FOR ENERGY AND CHARGING SOLUTIONS

LOS ANGELES, CA, US, July 30, 2020 

EINPresswire.com -- LONESTAR SPECIALTY VEHICLES ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH IN-CHARGE ENERGY TO PROVIDE TURNKEY ELECTRIC VEHICLE ENERGY AND CHARGING SOLUTIONS

Today Lonestar Specialty Vehicles announced it has partnered with In-Charge Energy, an energy solutions company based in Los Angeles, California, to provide customers Turnkey Energy and Charging solutions for fleet conversion to electric vehicles.

Lonestar SV embarked on a mission in 2019 to provide a solution to internal combustion terminal tractors. Observing the amount of downtime customers were encountering with Tier 4 emissions equipment, a solution had to be provided. This was the driving force behind the development of the Lonestar SV Reman line of electric terminal tractors. Lonestar SV deployed the first electric T22 November 25, 2019 and continues to be an industry leader in electric terminal tractors.

Lonestar Specialty Vehicles will be the first Terminal Tractor OEM to offer end to end turnkey solutions that include EV Charging Infrastructure as a Service with In-Charge Energy.

“When electrifying a fleet, our customers have new operational and budgetary considerations to make, that often require an innovative solution. It is critical that we (Lonestar SV) provide solutions for any obstacle our customers might face in their sustainability goals. Our mission is to provide Zero Emission solutions that are hassle-free, value-added, every time, for every customer. Our partnership with In-Charge Energy allows us to provide a turnkey solution and ultimately make the transition to Zero Emissions seamless for fleets said Blake Yazel, General Manager of Lonestar Specialty Vehicles”

“This partnership will insure that Lonestar Specialty Vehicle can continue to build the best products and have our support with all of the necessary Charging and Energy services necessary for a successful implementation CEO In-Charge Energy Cameron Funk”

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About Lonestar Specialty Vehicles
“Lonestar Specialty Vehicles, headquartered in Texarkana, Texas, is a leading supplier of fully electric remanufactured commercial vehicles. Remanufacturing extends the useful life of existing investments and provides a significant reduction in a company’s carbon footprint. Lonestar SV is a forerunner in innovative commercial vehicle solutions that offer exceptional performance, price, and reliability. With more than 3,000 assembled Class 8 trucks and tractors commercially deployed, Lonestar SV delivers proven vehicle solutions for every application. “
Additional information is available at https://www.lonestarsv.com

About In-Charge Energy

In-Charge is an energy solutions company that is accelerating electrification of transportation by providing comprehensive, scalable electric fleet charging infrastructure solutions. The company tailors charging systems to private and public commercial fleets, electric vehicle manufacturers, municipalities, and commercial facilities owners. The founding team is among the most experienced in EV charging infrastructure, with executive experience at TESLA, ABM, NRG Energy, EVgo, innogy eMobility, and Edison International. The company provides first-of-its-kind turnkey energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solutions as a service to customers of Lonestar Specialty Vehicles LLC, a TNTX Truck Company.

Cameron K Funk
In Charge Energy
+1 818-697-4638

Dana and Lonestar Specialty Vehicles Launch Fully Electrified Terminal Tractor

Electric Powertrain Designed, Manufactured by Dana; Vehicles Built by Lonestar

Conversion of Current Vehicles Immediately Available

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN), in collaboration with Lonestar Specialty Vehicles, today announced the launch of a fully electrified terminal tractor at the North American Commercial Vehicle show.  The new Spicer® Electrified™ e-Powertrain system is designed and manufactured by Dana as a complete electric powertrain solution for use on vehicles built by Lonestar SV.

Lonestar SV, founded in 2014, specializes in the final stage assembly and refurbishment of commercial vehicles, and other innovative vehicle application solutions.  Dana's e-Powertrain system can be adapted by Lonestar SV into a vehicle with a non-powered rolling chassis, or existing vehicles with diesel engines can be converted into all-electric trucks. 

The solution can be used to extend the useful life of a fleet's capital investment by repowering and refurbishing an existing chassis.  It also allows for recycling of a chassis for further carbon footprint reduction.

"Utilizing our recognized strength in the development of complete battery-electric vehicle systems, Dana engineered the electric powertrain from the ground up," said Mark Wallace, president of Dana Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies.  "This competency, augmented with Lonestar's extensive vehicle assembly and refurbishing experience, provides fleets the ability to immediately outfit terminal tractors with complete electrified systems for reduced emissions and increased operating efficiencies."

The powertrain provided by Dana includes the motor, inverter, power electronics cradle, and battery systems.  The collaboration also includes full vehicle integration education and training from the Dana team, allowing Lonestar SV to complete the vehicle integration in-house. 

"Lonestar is excited to be working with Dana to bring our electrified terminal tractor solution to the market," said Blake Yazel, general manager for Lonestar Specialty Vehicle Group.  "It provides customers with an environmentally friendly solution for increased uptime and lower service intervals, adding tremendous value to our product offerings."

The vehicle has a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 80,000 or 101,000 pounds, and is offered in 4x2, 6x2, and 6x4 configurations.  The electrified system can be customized to meet individual range requirements.  The Lonestar SV T22 and S22 models allow for 22 hours of continuous operation with only two hours required for a full battery recharge.  The T12 and S12 models allow for 12 hours of continuous operation and are equipped with DC fast-charging capability.

See the Lonestar SV T12 6x2 configuration, and Dana's comprehensive lineup of Spicer® Electrified™ systems, traditional driveline technologies, and other solutions for commercial vehicles in booth 7533 at the North American Commercial Vehicle, Oct. 28-31.

About Dana Incorporated  
Dana is a world leader in providing power-conveyance and energy-management solutions for vehicles and machinery.  The company's portfolio improves the efficiency, performance, and sustainability of light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and off-highway equipment.  From axles, driveshafts, and transmissions to electrodynamic, thermal, sealing, and digital solutions, the company enables the propulsion of conventional, hybrid, and electric-powered vehicles by supplying nearly every vehicle manufacturer in the world. 

Founded in 1904, Dana employs more than 36,000 people who are committed to delivering long-term value to customers.  Based in Maumee, Ohio, USA, and with locations in 33 countries across six continents, the company reported sales of $8.1 billion in 2018.  Having established a dynamic, high-performance culture, the company has been recognized globally as a top employer, with significant honors in Asia, India, Italy, Mexico, and the United States.  Learn more at www.dana.com.

About Lonestar Specialty Vehicles
Lonestar Specialty Vehicles, headquartered in Texarkana, Texas, is a leading supplier of fully electric and diesel powered refurbished commercial vehicles. Refurbishing extends the useful life of existing investments and provides a significant reduction in a company's carbon footprint.  Lonestar SV is a forerunner in innovative remanufactured commercial vehicle solutions that offer exceptional performance, price, efficiency and reliability. With more than 2,500 assembled Class 8 trucks and tractors commercially deployed, Lonestar SV delivers proven vehicle solutions for every application.

SOURCE Dana Incorporated

T12 all electric terminal tractor on display at NACV