All-Electric Hino Cabovers Heading to California
The 100% electric Hino 195 EVs by SEA Electric will be assembled by Fontaine Modifications and deployed in California.
The SEA Hino 195 EV’s are powered by the SEA-Drive 120a power-system, offering 110 hp continuous power.
Photo: SEA Electric
Commercial electric vehicle service provider Zeem Solutions has placed an order for 100 all-electric Hino 195 EVs with automotive technology company SEA Electric.
The SEA Hino 195 EVs are powered by the SEA-Drive 120a power-system, offering 110 hp continuous power, 170 hp maximum power, and boasting a maximum torque of 1,106 lb.-ft.
With a range of up to 200 miles, zero emissions, fewer moving parts, and lower operating costs, according to SEA Electric, the 100% electric medium-duty trucks offer an innovative commercial vehicle solution for Zeem’s fleet operators.
Zeem Solutions assist fleet operators with the formulation and integration of tailored, comprehensive EV strategies to optimise operating costs when buying or leasing commercial EVs.
The 100% electric commercial EV’s will be assembled by Fontaine Modifications and deployed in California.
“We are starting in our Los Angeles and Sacramento locations because we can efficiently service our trucks as well as inventory spare vehicles to lessen downtime for customers," said Zeem Solutions CEO Paul Gioupis. “Once we have successfully deployed in Los Angeles and Sacramento, we will be rolling additional units out in San Francisco and San Diego.”
The new trucks feature a range of up to 200 miles, zero emissions, fewer moving parts, and lower operating costs.
Photo: SEA Electric
SEA Electric’s founder and President Tony Fairweather said, “SEA Electric is honored to receive our first three-digit order from Zeem Solutions, with all units to be delivered throughout 2020 starting in the first quarter.”
The all-electric vehicles will be assembled by U.S. labor at Fontaine Modifications, with the first builds supported by SEA Electric personnel, according to Fairweather, who concluded, "Fontaine is the perfect upfitting partner for this product, with assembly already commenced on the first unit."
More Sustainability
City Harvest Begins Using Volvo VNR Electric Trucks to Rescue Food Across New York City
Volvo Trucks North America and the Bronx Is Breathing project team handed over three new Volvo VNR Electric trucks to City Harvest, which will use the trucks to rescue and deliver food throughout the Bronx and across all five boroughs of New York.
Read More →
Volvo Trucks Wins International Truck of the Year 2027 for its Global Electric Range
Volvo Trucks' global heavy-duty electric range has been named International Truck of the Year 2027. Since 2019, more than 7,000 electric Volvo trucks have driven more than 310 million miles worldwide.
Read More →
Fleet Forward Conference Introduces One-Day Passes for 2026
New one-day registration gives fleet professionals the flexibility to attend Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with passes available for $199 through Sept. 18.
Read More →
CALSTART Rebrands as Catalyst Mobility, Will Combine with Forth in 2027
CALSTART has rebranded as Catalyst Mobility and will combine with Forth at the start of 2027. The new organization said it is poised to become one of the world's largest, strongest, and most impactful clean transportation nonprofits.
Read More →
Electric Truck and Charging Programs to Boost Sustainability at NY & NJ Ports
Together, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and CALSTART will electrify drayage and terminal operations serving the East Coast’s busiest container port. A pair of incentive programs totaling $45 million has launched to accelerate adoption of zero-emission drayage trucks and terminal tractors.
Read More →
The Smart Way to Build a Mixed-Energy Fleet Isn’t About Picking a Side
Mixed-energy fleets aren’t about picking a winning fuel. Sarah Booth of WEX explains how vehicle data, duty cycles, charging strategy, and real-world costs can help fleets choose the right energy source for each job.
Read More →
Xos Hub Surpasses One Gigawatt-Hour of Energy Delivered in the Field
A single Xos Hub has surpassed one gigawatt-hour of energy across more than 33,600 charging sessions in the field, demonstrating performance that supports Xos' expansion across new products and markets.
Read More →
Carrier Transicold Launches All-Electric Vector 8200 TRU for Diesel-Free On-Site Cold Storage
Carrier Transicold’s first engineless multi-temperature TRU helps fresh- and frozen-food fleets add supplemental cold storage capacity during seasonal peaks.
Read More →
Narro Trucks Introduces Electric Utility Vehicle
Narro Trucks officially launched its operations on Aug. 20 and hosted a ride and drive to showcase its electric truck, which will be produced in Virginia.
Read More →
Samsung SDI Takes Full Control of GM Battery JV as Indiana Plant Pivots to Energy Storage
Samsung SDI is taking full control of its Indiana battery plant with GM, marking a major shift from the EV-focused joint venture Charged Fleet first covered in 2023.
Read More →