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