Lightning eMotors is repowering gasoline and diesel passenger transit vehicles into zero-emissions vehicles for some technology companies in Silicon Valley.
The all-electric vehicles, including Class 3 passenger vans and Class 7 motorcoaches, are in service or will soon be in service at these technology firms in the Bay Area.
These vehicles will be used to provide zero-emission intra-campus and Park and Ride transportation for employees. The vehicles will reduce tailpipe emissions, fuel costs and traffic congestion. The vehicles will be equipped with Lightning’s integrated advanced telematics system which enables near-real-time tracking of vehicle performance to optimize route planning, increase cost savings and aid day-to-day operations.
“We are encouraged by an acceleration in the adoption of repowered vehicles, not only by these Bay Area powerhouses, but by private and public sector businesses and universities across the country,” said Lightning eMotors CEO Tim Reeser. “Industries are realizing that repowering existing vehicles with our electric drive system is a highly cost-effective way to lower emissions. And though some companies are looking at converting electric cargo vans to passenger vans, they don’t provide the range, payload capacity or safety features of a Lightning repowered Transit.”
The repowered vehicles were facilitated by ABC Companies.
“Repowering commercial vehicles from gas or diesel to all-electric is a great option during these times of rapidly rising new vehicle prices resulting from supply chain constraints,” said Kash Sethi, chief revenue officer for Lightning. “Lightning is one of the only companies today that has the capability to repower older vehicles, electrify new vehicles, and simultaneously develop our own eChassis for release in 2023. This kind of innovation and flexibility is what makes Lightning an undisputed leader in this fast-growing market.”
