Odyne has the competition edge you need.

Testimonial - Dave Effertz, Operations Supervisor from WE Energies:

"Bucket-wise, operation-wise, there is no difference in the speed or performance [of the hybrid].  We had no problems operating for a full 8-hour day.  We actually ran it down on a long shift and it just switched over to diesel to recharge.  The quietness was the biggest benefit on the jobsite.  We could talk and not scream.  Being able to charge off-peak was a huge savings; we could set the system to charge after 10:00 pm to get the best rates."

As a Fleet Executive, you must decide on a daily basis what is best for the future of your organization.  Make these decisions turn into reality . . . with Odyne!

Corporate Strength - Odyne's greatest competitive advantage in the plug-in hybrid truck market exists through a close relationship our partners and affiliates. This affiliation and close collaboration provides the power to offer highly integrated, modular hybrid systems, packaged specifically for medium and heavy-duty truck applications. The synergies associated with Odyne and its partners greatly enhance the strength and technological advancement of the plug-in hybrid system. We pledge to use the full extent of our resources to serve you!

With each potential hybrid truck purchase, do you look for proven field experience and quality?

Jobsite Success - Odyne deployed the first commercial plug-in hybrid work trucks in the United States. With idle reduction, propulsion assist and regenerative braking, the plug-in hybrid system enables domestically produced energy from the electric grid to power the battery. Our hybrid competitors are hard-pressed to offer a plug-in hybrid work truck with the field experience, features and value that Odyne offers.

Ease of Use - Not only is field experience a factor, but utilities want assurance the equipment will run efficiently. Odyne’s hybrid design does not modify the chassis original drive train and no modification is made to the OEM’s transmission or engine. The hybrid system interfaces through a unique power take-off (PTO), approach providing a parallel hybrid system. Because there are no changes to the OEM equipment, the equipment is still operable even with a rare hybrid malfunction. Beware of manufacturers who replace a chassis’s conventional transmission and driveline with a new hybrid power train, which could result in unnecessary and unproductive jobsite down time.

An underlying issue with all equipment, hybrid or not, is the cost of diesel or gasoline fuel. Imagine the ease in budgeting for the fuel costs of your hybrid fleet . . . the savings will be significant.

Reduce or Eliminate Fuel Consumption at Your Jobsite - The Odyne plug-in hybrid system has the ability to displace fossil fuel with off-peak electrical grid energy. The truck uses this lower cost alternative to recharge the batteries after a full day of truck operation. Each unit has the ability to charge using a charging station.

The Charging Process (Electricity Displaces Petroleum) - Following SAE protocol, the station is essentially an intelligent switch. The power is off while the chord is handled by the operator. Once it is plugged in, the charge port communicates with the charging station to begin the charge process. The hybrid truck is disabled while it is plugged in; the station performs continuous ground fault tests. In addition, the station looks for any leakage from the chassis and the ground. The Odyne system shuts down automatically when it finishes charging.

While using a charge station is the best option, the unit has the ability to charge from the vehicle engine, for an extended work day, or if the fleet garage is not readily available.

Data Collection - For fleet analysis and research, the charging station is capable of storing vehicle charge data.   

Many utility fleets have trucks numbering in the hundreds, so you may want to know, “Can I convert my current units to a plug-in hybrid?”

Retrofits - Odyne’s plug-in hybrid system retrofits easily to offer immediate benefits to vehicle fleets. Conversion of medium duty trucks already “in use” can have an enormous impact on petroleum fuel and greenhouse gas reduction benefits, at an accelerated pace. Through a combination of idle reduction, launch assist and regenerative braking, each retrofit should generate fuel savings of approximately 50% (or about 1,400 to 2,000 gallons per year, per vehicle). This corresponds to about 15 - 22 tons of CO2 greenhouse gas emission reductions, per year, per truck (along with significant reductions in pollutants such as NOx and PM10). While some competitors are able to offer a retrofit to operate a boom lift, only Odyne can offer a hybrid truck, complete with launch assist and regenerative braking.