Kaleigh Harrison
Dragonfly Energy has taken a step forward in its commercial trucking strategy with a fleet order from Werner Enterprises, one of the largest logistics operators in North America. The company has purchased Dragonfly’s Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack systems following a multi-year pilot testing phase.
The DualFlow system is designed to address a persistent issue in long-haul freight: reducing engine idling without compromising driver comfort. By delivering hotel load power—such as HVAC, lighting, and electronics charging—while the engine is off, the technology supports regulatory compliance along with operational cost control.
Werner put the units through real-world testing across different routes and climates before moving to fleet integration. The company noted that the systems consistently delivered reliable in-cab power, helped improve driver rest quality, and reduced engine idle time—contributing to both fuel savings and lower maintenance needs.
Dragonfly Energy Enters Heavy-Duty Market with Werner Order
This is Dragonfly Energy’s first confirmed commercial order in the heavy-duty trucking sector, a market where lithium power systems have traditionally faced challenges including extreme operating environments and high power demand.
Dragonfly’s lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) technology is being positioned as a more durable and lower-maintenance alternative to conventional auxiliary power units and older battery designs. Unlike many idle-reduction solutions sourced overseas, Dragonfly’s units are engineered, built, and supported in North America—an advantage for carriers seeking domestic supply chain reliability and faster support turnaround.
The Werner deal is a strategic milestone for Dragonfly, signaling broader adoption potential of lithium-powered auxiliary systems as a scalable entry point into fleet electrification. With regulatory pressure around emissions growing and fuel costs remaining volatile, idle-reduction solutions are gaining traction for sustainability, as well as their ability to drive measurable savings.
While Dragonfly continues to develop advanced energy storage systems—including solid-state and nonflammable battery technologies—it views the commercial trucking sector as a high-impact market with immediate demand for proven, scalable solutions.