Odyne to Develop Plug-in Hybrid System for Aerial Lift Trucks

3 May 2007

Odyne Corporation, a leading developer of advanced plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology for trucks and buses, has entered an agreement to develop a proprietary plug-in hybrid electric vehicle propulsion system optimized for aerial lift truck applications for Dueco, Inc.

Dueco is the largest privately-owned final-stage manufacturer of Terex Utilities and Hi-Ranger products in the US. It supplies a line of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and other equipment to electric utility, telecommunications, contractor, electric cooperative, municipality, railroad and tree care customers in a 14-state region that reaches from the Midwest to the East Coast.

In order to operate the vehicle systems during the long time periods that Dueco’s customers perform work at elevated levels, the engine must be idling in a conventionally powered vehicle. Odyne addresses the unique challenge to eliminate engine idling. By installing our technology, Dueco’s trucks can be plugged into the power grid at night, providing enough power to work at job sites with the engine off, thus reducing pollution and fuel use. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with Dueco.

—Roger Slotkin, CEO of Odyne Corporation

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Eaton, Ford and the California South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), are also developing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle system for utility trouble trucks and vans. (Earlier post.)