# Driving the Future at ACT Expo: Windrose Showcases Its Purpose-Built Electric Class 8 Trucks

By Mike Bush · Published 2025-07-01 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Transportation on MarketScale
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> At the ACT Expo, Hammer Down host Mike Bush dives deeper into the future of freight with a hands-on look at Windrose Technology’s electric Class 8 trucks. Joined by Joseph Jaramillo, Driver Supervisor at Talon Logistics, Mike takes a test drive to experience the smooth ride, dual digital displays, and unique features—like advanced regen modes and a…

## Key points

- Windrose Technology's electric Class 8 truck offers an 82,000-pound capacity and a 420-mile range, directly addressing common EV trucking limitations.
- The truck includes driver-friendly features rare in heavy-duty vehicles, such as dual digital displays, advanced regen modes, and a sunroof.
- Windrose operates globally with roots in China and facilities in California and Belgium, positioning itself as a purpose-built EV alternative in the freight market.

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At the [ACT Expo](https://www.actexpo.com/), [*Hammer Down*](https://marketscale.com/shows/hammer-down/) host [Mike Bush](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbush/) dives deeper into the future of freight with a hands-on look at Windrose Technology’s electric Class 8 trucks. Joined by [Joseph Jaramillo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-jaramillo-01194b355/), Driver Supervisor at [Talon Logistics](https://talonlogisticsinc.com/), Mike takes a test drive to experience the smooth ride, dual digital displays, and unique features—like advanced regen modes and a sunroof—that are rare finds in heavy-duty trucks.

Representing [Windrose](https://www.windrose.tech/), [Kyle Maki](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-maki-b2b87458/), Director of Customer Success & Operations, and Michael Millar, Marketing Lead, North America, shared how the company, with roots in China and operations in California and Belgium, is rethinking electric trucking especially Class 8 trucks, from the ground up. Their truck tackles weight and range challenges head-on with an 82,000-pound capacity and 420-mile range.

As the logistics industry rapidly evolves, this episode underscores how purpose-built electric trucks are steering the future—and doing it with style and efficiency.

Tags: ACT Expo, class 8 trucks, clean transportation, freight transportation, Hammer Down, Talon Logistics, Windrose

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