Truck-Lite Co. LLC has acquired Lumitec LLC, a supplier of LED lighting for the marine industry.
Founded in 2007, Lumitec supplies deck, underwater, interior, navigation and specialty lighting to boat builders.
“Combining Lumitec and Truck-Lite allows us to take advantage of each other’s distribution networks and share technology, helping Truck-Lite to expand into different markets while staying true to our core business,” said Brian Kupchella, Truck-Lite chief executive officer.
The Capacity EV terminal truck is powered by a Hyster-Yale electric powertrain and is available with an option of 130 kWh or 260 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Capacity Trucks debuted its new zero-emissions lithium-ion-powered terminal truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. This new electric terminal truck is the latest in Capacity’s zero-emissions line of products designed for port, intermodal and distribution/warehouse applications.
The Capacity EV terminal truck is powered by a Hyster-Yale electric powertrain and available with an option of 130 kWh or 260 kWh lithium-ion battery and, according to Capacity, is expected to operate for the length of a normal shift before recharging is needed, delivering consistent power and maximizing uptime. The company notes that the battery can be recharged in as short as one hour.
The service aims to help site hosts capitalize on EV charging funding opportunities.
Some fleet owners will have to transition a percentage of their vehicles by certain dates to meet expected zero-emission milestones.
A Peterbilt Model 579EV autonomous electric truck was displayed at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo.
The system will feature a 45kW hydrogen fuel cell for extended range.
Samsara says it hopes to empower customers to reduce emissions, jumpstart electrification, and meet their sustainability goals.
The acquisition will become part of the newly-created Star Safety Technologies by Grote, a holding company.
A Department of Energy report observes that heavy-duty truck use of fuel cell technology ‘will be highly depending on the build-out of refueling infrastructure.’
Jerry Mensinger’s experience includes new business development, spend diversification, and margin improvement.
