Lightning Systems, provider of complete electrification solutions for commercial fleets, announced the expansion and new name of the company to Lightning eMotors, effective immediately.
“When we originally selected Lightning Systems as our name, our product strategy was focused on fleet-related subsystems and software,” says Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning eMotors. “As our focus has solidified around the zero-emissions battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles markets, we feel our new name, Lightning eMotors, better represents our full-service e-mobility offerings for fleets ranging from commercial EVs to charging solutions to vehicle analytics.”
This past spring, Lightning more than doubled its manufacturing space with more expansion planned. This summer, the company ramped up production by more than 600% and continues to increase production as its orders increase. In addition, the company recently doubled its workforce and expects to double it again next year.
As momentum builds for medium-duty EVs, so does the realization of a compelling total cost of ownership, Reeser explains.
“In fact, now that the total cost of ownership of electric medium-duty vehicles has undercut traditional gas and diesel vehicles,” Reeser begins, “demand has now outstripped supply for us and the industry as a whole, and we’re responding by investing in our business to innovate, expand, and directly meet the growing needs of our current customers and the growing market.”
LIGHTNING ENERGY
Underscoring its mission to provide full-service fleet electrification solutions, the company recently launched a new division. The Lightning Energy division offers charging technologies and charging as a service (CaaS) to commercial and government fleets. Lightning Energy designs, installs, services, and manages charging solutions. This provides fleets with an easy entry and full support to electrify and help stakeholders to achieve their sustainability goals.
Reeser says Lightning eMotors now offers a cradle-to-grave EV solution for commercial fleets when combined with Lightning Energy’s charging solutions. Fleets interested in electrification can allow Lightning to manage and finance the entire process for a flat monthly fee. Or Lightning can simply supply the necessary products and the fleet can handle deployment on their own, Reeser adds.
Lightning eMotors’ headquarters, manufacturing operations, and research/development are based at the former Hewlett-Packard/Agilent campus in southwest Loveland, Colorado.
Find out more, visit www.lightningemotors.com.
