Author: Patrick Doyle

Patrick Doyle is a commercial electric vehicle journalist at EVMagz.com, covering electric vans, trucks, bus fleets, and the transition of logistics and public transport operators toward zero-emission mobility. His reporting focuses on fleet electrification strategy, vehicle technology, charging deployment, and the economic impact of electrification across global commercial transport markets.

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Port of Houston Deploys First SANY Electric Reach Stacker in Move Toward Electrification

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The Port of Houston this week deployed its first electric reach stacker as part of efforts to electrify cargo-handling operations and reduce emissions at one of the United States’ busiest seaports, according to Houston Terminal and equipment supplier Equipment Depot. The new machine, built by Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY, is a 50-ton electric reach stacker that uses a regenerative braking system integrated into its boom to generate electricity as loads are lowered, improving overall operating efficiency and reducing charging-related downtime. The unit was launched earlier this year and is the first of its kind to enter service at the…

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