Feb 8, 2018   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Lightning Systems Electric Product Approved for New York Truck-Voucher Incentive Program

LOVELAND, Colo., Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightning Systems, a global developer of efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets, today announced that its new LightningElectric zero-emissions package for the Ford Transit 350HD has been approved for the New York Truck-Voucher Incentive Program (NYT-VIP).

In partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation and CALSTART, NYT-VIP provides $19 million in incentives for clean vehicle technologies. The goal of the program is to promote clean air and a sustainable future for New York's transportation system by accelerating the integration of advanced vehicle technologies in the commercial truck and bus sectors. More information about the program can be found on their website: https://truck-vip.ny.gov/

"The New York Truck-Voucher Incentive Program covers up to 80 percent of the incremental cost of eligible clean vehicles such as our zero-emission Ford Transit," said Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning Systems. "Incentives like New York's enable delivery and shuttle fleets to add cutting edge vehicles that will reduce or eliminate emissions at this critical time in the electric vehicle market."

The LightningElectric battery conversion package is available for Ford Transit as part of Ford Motor Company's eQVM program. The product is available on heavy-duty Transits with a 10,360-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Installation and service are performed by Ford QVM partners and dealers.

"The new LightningElectric Ford Transit EV is an excellent choice for commercial and government fleets that need a zero-emissions product that sends an important message about fleet sustainability," Reeser added. "It is a durable, proven, and highly configurable commercial vehicle that gets the job done with no compromises."

Deliveries of the new LightningElectric begin in March. Vouchers and grants are available in a variety of regions like New York for zero-emissions vehicles.

About Lightning Systems

Lightning Systems, based in Loveland, Colo., is a leader in efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets around the world. The company's products include: LightningElectric, a zero-emissions full-electric fleet vehicle; LightningAnalytics, a cloud-based analytics system for fleet vehicles; LightningHybrid, a hydraulic hybrid energy recovery system for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; and a variety of other fleet fuel efficiency and emissions improvement products to be introduced in 2018 and 2019. To learn more, visit www.lightningsystems.com.

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