Lightning Systems receives California contract

LOVELAND — California has awarded a contract to Loveland-based Lightning Systems, also known as Lightning Hybrids Inc., a developer of zero-emissions drivetrains. The award means that state, county and city governments throughout California can now order any of Lightning’s all-electric powertrains for Ford and Chevrolet medium-duty trucks and buses.

Vehicles eligible include the Ford Transit 350HD Passenger Van and Cargo Van, Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis, Ford F-59 Stripped Chassis, and Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward Truck.

The contract term, which is estimated to be worth approximately $15 million to $20 million in vehicle orders, is for two years, with an option to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods. Lightning Systems estimates that 140 to 160 vehicles will be ordered under the contract.

“This contract gives state agencies, universities, municipalities, and counties in California the electric vehicle platforms they need to meet their sustainability goals, helping them to tackle climate change and improve air quality and reduce smog in their local communities,” Terry Scholl, business development manager for Southern California, Lightning Systems, said in a press release. “We offer the broadest range of electric powertrain products in the industry, with high-quality, zero emission powertrains on Class 3 through 6 Ford and Chevrolet platforms that are readily available and supported by a large number of service partners, upfitters, and accessory lines.”

All vehicles under the contract are eligible for special funding via the California Air Resources Board Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero emissions fleet vehicles by 40 percent to 70 percent. 

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