Kiessling Transit has purchased 35Lightning Hybrids hydraulic hybrid systems, which the company says demonstrated improvements of 30 percent in fuel efficiency and significantly reduced NOx emissions during a year-long pilot program with the leading Massachusetts-based transportation company.
The application of this technology will result in improved emissions, less fuel use, longer brake life, better low-end torque, and lower maintenance and operational costs.
“This partnership with Kiessling Transit is a significant milestone for Lightning Hybrids and a testament to the success and benefits of our system in providing a cost-effective and elegant solution for large fleets,” president and co-founder of Lightning Hybrids Tim Reeser says of the company’s largest order to-date. “Kiessling Transit…was one of the first customers to trial our technology for over a year. This program will demonstrate that it’s possible today to make existing fleet vehicles significantly cleaner and more efficient with a high-tech, computer controlled system built on proven and sustainable hydraulic technology.”