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Heard the buzz? Kittle’s uses EV for Indianapolis deliveries – Furniture Today

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2 years ago

May 8, 2024

Heard the buzz? Kittle’s uses EV for Indianapolis deliveries – Furniture Today

INDIANAPOLIS — When the time came to redo leases on trucks for its delivery fleet, Kittle’s Furniture here was presented an interesting option.

Palmer Leasing, the group that provides the Indianapolis-based retailer with its trucks, had come into possession of an electric truck and thought six-store Kittle’s would be a great first user.

“They asked if we would be interested in getting that truck instead of a diesel unit. The way the world’s going, we thought it would be a good idea to try it out and see how it goes,” Tyler Baker, director of operations for the retailer, told Furniture Today. “It’s a little more expensive, but they worked with us and made us a good deal, so we decided to try it.”

The truck was incorporated into the fleet in November and has been on the road consistently for six months. Baker said there were some learning moments when it was rolled out, including managing its charge, but since then it’s been a fixture, particularly for local deliveries.

“It has performed great. We keep it local; it’s got a 200-mile range on it,” Baker said. “Most of our customers are within 10 miles of our distribution center, so we drive it 75 to 100 miles a day and when we get back, there are roughly 100 miles on it. If we were go to some of our remote areas, it would be tough, but luckily most of our customers are close to us. That’s another reason we were able to do it.”

So how was the new truck received by the delivery teams that get to drive it?

“They love it. It was a little weird at first because it was so quiet, kind of like a golf cart. Once they got used to it, they love it. It gets up and goes pretty quickly,” Baker said.

Customers are also wowed when the EV makes a stop. “The customers love it. We have a big wrap on it that says it’s an electric truck,” Baker said.

Baker said the cost savings of not having to refuel the truck with diesel essentially offsets the additional cost of the lease. He said as these vehicles become more accepted and available, those costs should come down, and Kittle’s would be open to additional opportunities, particularly for its local stops.

“We’ll definitely consider it. Right now, with the mileages, we wouldn’t be able to have a whole fleet, but it’s something we would look at more than we have in the past,” he said. “Especially a few years from now, Palmer expects the prices to come down. As prices come down and lease rates come down, it’s definitely something we’ll look into in the future.”

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1 dead after shooting on Indy’s near south side

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April 19, 2026

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1 dead after shooting on Indy’s near south side

INDIANAPOLIS — One person died in a shooting on Indy’s near south side on Saturday evening.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 2300 block of S. Pennsylvania Street at approximately 9:45 p.m. on report of a shooting. This is a residential area located near Raymond Street and Madison Avenue.

Officers reported finding an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound outside a residence. The victim was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition, but later was pronounced deceased.

The Marion County Coroner’s Office has not released the deceased’s name at this time.

Police ask anyone with information about this shooting to contact Detective Kristina Friel at the IMPD Homicide Office at (317) 327-3475 or e-mail the detective at Kristina.Friel@indy.gov. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS.

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Pirates farm report for April 18, 2026: Rafael Flores Jr. hits 1st homer in Indianapolis win

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April 19, 2026

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Pirates farm report for April 18, 2026: Rafael Flores Jr. hits 1st homer in Indianapolis win

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple A, 6-14) thumped Omaha (Royals), 11-3. 1B Rafael Flores Jr. (.206) went 2 for 3 with a double, his first home run, two runs scored and three RBIs. LF Tyler Callihan (.239) went 3 for 4 with a double and his first homer, a two-run shot. DH Enmanuel Valdez (.273) went 2 for 4 with his first homer and three runs scored. RF Esmerlyn Valdez (.258) went 2 for 5 with two doubles and a run scored. SS Davis Wendzel (.269) went 1 for 3 with a double, two walks, two runs scored and two RBIs. RHP Carson Fulmer (2-0, 5.51) started, gave up three runs on three hits in five innings and earned the win. RHP Chris Devenski (1.50) and LHP Joe La Sorsa (3.24) each pitched two scoreless innings.

Next: Sunday at Omaha (Royals), 3:05 p.m.

ALTOONA (Double-A, 2-12) had two hits – both solo home runs – and beat Portland (Red Sox), 2-0. LHP Dominic Perachi (1-0, 1.80) started and went six innings, allowing three hits and two walks with three strikeouts. RHP Landon Tomkins (3.38) followed with two scoreless. RHP Jaycob Deese (3.00) worked the ninth for his first save. LF Titus Dumitru (.146) went 1 for 3 with his second homer. C Shawn Ross (.182) went 1 for 3 with his second homer.

Next: Sunday vs. Portland (Red Sox), 1 p.m.

GREENSBORO (High-A, 10-4) lost 8-3 to Brooklyn (Mets). C Easton Carmichael (.273) went 2 for 4 with an RBI. RF Shalin Polanco (.250) went 1 for 3 with a stolen base and an RBI. 1B Jared Jones (.277) went 2 for 5 with a run scored. RHP Carlson Reed (0-1, 7.36) started, recorded one out and gave up four runs on two hits and four walks. RHP Jose Garces (3.60) pitched two scoreless innings.

Next: Sunday at Brooklyn (Mets), 2 p.m.

BRADENTON (Low-A, 5-9) allowed seven stolen bases in its 6-5 loss to Tampa (Yankees). CF Edward Florentino, starting a rehab assignment as he recovers from an ankle injury, went 1 for 3 with a walk, double and run scored. LHP Reinold Navarro (6.43) started and gave up three hits, four walks and two earned runs over three innings while striking out five. SS/1B Eddie Rynders (.128) went 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI. DH Edgleen Perez (.238) went 1 for 4 and drove in two runs. LF/CF Josh Tate (.208) went 2 for 5 with an RBI. 2B/SS Antonio Pimentel (.154) went 2 for 4 with a double. RHP Greiber Mendez (5.40) and RHP Noah Murdock (0-1, 9.00), who took the loss, each gave up two hits and one run in one inning. RHP Treyson Peters pitched the final three innings, allowing five hits, one earned run and one walk while striking out two.

Next: Sunday at Tampa (Yankees), noon

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The Zone Extra | April 18, 2026

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April 18, 2026

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It was another busy week in high school sports in central Indiana and ‘The Zone Extra’ has it all covered.

Athlete of the week and Guerin Catholic senior outfielder Ian Taylor is off to a scorching hot start to the young season. Check out his interview as well as Guerin Catholic head coach Dave Schrage talk about Taylor’s success.

The Johnson County baseball tournament came to a close. See highlights from Center Grove’s tournament victory.

The 4A baseball coaches poll was released as well as the 3A softball coaches poll.

The former Columbus North gymnastics coach, John Hinds, passed away at 88 years old.

Center Grove head softball coach Alyssa Coleman joins the show for a coaches corner conversation.

See highlights from the Colts Local Pro Day, featuring several former Hoosiers and Purdue’s Devin Mockobee.

Girls lacrosse is in the first season as an IHSAA emerging sport.

All of that, and more, can be found in the full The Zone Extra show above.

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